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Patriots Win Seventh Straight Behind Rookie Bursts and Late Stop in 28-23 Victory Over Buccaneers

Rookie playmaking alongside deliberate clock management vaulted New England into the AFC East lead before a quick Thursday home game against the Jets.

Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots running back Treveyon Henderson (32) runs for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Josh Hayes (32) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Kyle Williams celebrates a touchdown
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Hunter Henry (85) during the second quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Overview

  • New England improved to 8-2 with a 28-23 road win, extending its streak to seven and building a two-game AFC East cushion after the Bills lost.
  • Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson ran for a career-best 147 yards with touchdown sprints of 69 and 55 yards; per ESPN, he is the first Patriots back with two 50+ yard TDs in one game.
  • Coach Mike Vrabel drained the clock at the goal line before halftime, setting up Drake Maye’s 1-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs as time expired.
  • Rookie WR Kyle Williams delivered a 72-yard catch-and-run score, highlighting a day of explosive contributions from the Patriots’ first-year class.
  • After Maye’s end-zone interception, the defense stuffed a fourth-and-3 to protect the lead, and Henderson’s 69-yard run shortly after put the game out of reach.