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Patriots Rip Off Seventh Straight, Beat Bucs 28-23 to Reach 8-2

Rookie breakthroughs plus situational defense signaled a rebuild gaining traction.

Overview

  • TreVeyon Henderson ran for 147 yards on 14 carries, scoring from 55 and 69 yards, with the latter clinching the game with 1:31 remaining.
  • Rookie receiver Kyle Williams turned a crossing route into a 72-yard touchdown and registered 21.78 mph per Next Gen Stats before Henderson’s 22.01 mph burst.
  • Drake Maye went 16-of-31 for 270 yards with two touchdowns and an end-zone interception, and he hit a 54-yard strike to Mack Hollins on third-and-14.
  • New England’s defense protected the lead with a fourth-and-3 stop at its own 27 after the interception, and the offense executed a double score around halftime.
  • With Rhamondre Stevenson inactive and Terrell Jennings exiting with a knee injury, Mike Vrabel leaned on rookies again as Maye’s rise continues to invite early Brady comparisons; the Patriots host the Jets on Thursday.