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Patriots Reach 8-2 as Rookies Power 28-23 Road Win Over Buccaneers

Explosive rookie touchdowns tracked at over 21.7 mph signaled a new big-play gear for New England.

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Patriots coach Mike Vrabel during the win over the Buccaneers in Tampa.
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) shake hands following a game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New England beat Tampa Bay 28-23 to extend its winning streak to seven and improve to 8-2, including 5-0 on the road.
  • Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson ran for 147 yards with touchdown sprints of 55 and 69 yards, becoming the first Patriot to record two 50-plus-yard rushing TDs in one game.
  • Rookie WR Kyle Williams produced a 72-yard catch-and-run, the team’s longest pass play since 2021, after stepping in for the injured Kayshon Boutte.
  • NFL Next Gen Stats clocked Williams at 21.78 mph and Henderson at 22.01 and 21.38 on their scores, the fastest rookie ball-carrier speeds this season and part of a trio of 20+ mph TDs that ties a league mark over the past decade.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel’s fourth-and-goal gamble yielded a Stefon Diggs TD before halftime, and Diggs later recovered the onside kick as Drake Maye finished 16-of-31 for 270 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.