Photos: Bucs edge Patriots in Tom Brady's return to New England
Tom Brady leads the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a late field goal and they hold on to defeat the New England Patriots 19-17 in Brady's first game against his former team Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells after coming on the field just prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is followed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) as they run onto the field just prior to the Buccaneers taking on the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the field just prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the field just prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up on the field just prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (5) is seen on the field prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) stretches on the field just prior to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (5) is seen on the field prior to the Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans are seen prior to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Tony Dungy, left, is seen along with former NFL quarterback Drew Brees during NBC’s pregame show prior to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan Joe Erickson, of Tampa, poses with a group of handlers and 13 Nigerian dwarf and alpine goats from the Central Mass Goat Farm as they walk through downtown Boston while participating in Bud Light’s G.O.A.T. Parade, which began at Coogan’s bar near Faneuil Hall on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, where football fans gathered ahead of Sunday’s match-up between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots to be hosted at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Ma. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) runs the ball in for a third quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) as Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman (5) looks to join the play during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates his pass reception with Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is rushed on a pass play by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a first down during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) celebrates his pass reception during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is rushed on a pass play during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) watch as the ball comes out on a hit on New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The play was ruled an incomplete pass. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first quarter of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones (27) reaches for a touchdown during the third quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls out a play during the third quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Fans are seen as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the New England Patriots in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates his sack on New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) celebrates a fumble recovery in the third quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is seen during the second quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) prepares to throw the ball during the first quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. The pass was intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Codey McElroy (86) but the pass was incomplete. DIRK SHADD | Times
New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) kicks a field goal to put the Patriots up 17-16 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) is congratulated by punter Bradley Pinion (8) after Succop completed a filed goal in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs the ball during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs the ball as New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) attempts to bring him down during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) celebrates a first down during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) connects for a fourth quarter field goal against the New England Patriots putting the Buccaneers up 19-17 Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) celebrates a fourth quarter field goal against the New England Patriots putting the Buccaneers up 19-17 Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) celebrates a fourth quarter field goal against the New England Patriots putting the Buccaneers up 19-17 Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the fans as he run off the field after the Bucs beat New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is greeted by fans as he run off the field after the Bucs beat New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs off the field after the Buccaneers 19-17 win over the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is seen on the field after the Buccaneers 19-17 win over the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers players celebrate their 19-17 victory over the New England Patriots after New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) missed a fourth quarter field goal Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, greets New England Patriots players after the Buccaneers 19-17 win over Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), left, greets New England Patriots players after the Buccaneers 19-17 win over Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players celebrate their 19-17 victory over the New England Patriots after New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (6) missed a fourth quarter field goal Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021 in Foxborough, MA. DIRK SHADD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Dee Delaney (30) celebrates a missed field goal attempt by New England to end the game at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with the media at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) acknowledges the crowd at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81), left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick visit at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle William Gholston (92), left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Aaron Stinnie (64) leave the field together at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline close to the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) visit at the conclusion of the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times