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Patriots Win Seventh Straight as Vrabel’s Fourth-Down Gamble Beats Buccaneers 28-23

Vrabel’s risk-first approach is fueling a rapid first-year turnaround.

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.
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stands on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Drake Maye threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns, taking one sack as New England moved to 8-2.
  • Rookie TreVeyon Henderson ripped touchdown runs of 69 and 55 yards and finished with 147 yards on 14 carries.
  • Mike Vrabel kept the offense on the field on fourth-and-goal before halftime, and Maye found Stefon Diggs for the go-ahead touchdown.
  • Including a 2-for-3 showing in Tampa, the Patriots are 12-for-16 on fourth downs this season, a 75% conversion rate.
  • New England is 5-0 on the road with a 1.5-game AFC East lead, hosts the Jets on Thursday, and Vrabel greeted players postgame by shouting “NFC South champs.”