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Patriots Win 7th Straight as Vrabel’s Fourth-Down Gamble, Maye-Henderson Firepower Topple Bucs

Vrabel’s trust-first aggression is being credited with transforming a 4-13 roster into an 8-2 division leader.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 09: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots meet on the field following the Patriots 28-23 win in the game at Raymond James Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel talks to quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the second quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Patriots beat the Buccaneers 28-23 in Tampa to move to 8-2, extending their streak to seven wins and strengthening their AFC East lead.
  • On fourth-and-goal just before halftime, Drake Maye hit Stefon Diggs for a go-ahead touchdown after Vrabel kept the offense on the field; Diggs later recovered the onside kick.
  • Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 147 yards on 14 carries with touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards as Maye threw for 270 yards and two scores.
  • New England is 12-for-16 on fourth downs this season, a 75% conversion rate that reflects the aggressive approach players say fuels their confidence.
  • The win completed a sweep of NFC South opponents, and New England returns on Thursday to host the Jets after improving to 5-0 on the road.