The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won the last four NFC South titles, and as Head Coach Todd Bowles pointed out on Wednesday, that means the team has become accustomed to playing a "first-place" schedule. Five of the Buccaneers last six opponents all have six or more wins already, and the road ahead isn't getting any easier. Next up: A trip to forbidding Highmark Stadium in Buffalo to take on a 6-3 Bills team that has won the last five AFC East crowns.
Both the 6-3 Buccaneers and Bills will be looking to get back on track after disappointing losses in Week 10. The Bucs came out of their bye week rested but gave up a string of very big plays in what proved to be a close 28-23 loss to the visiting New England Patriots. The Bills came to Florida to play a Miami team it had beaten in 14 of the last 15 head-to-head meetings and left with a head-scratching 30-13 loss. The defeat did nothing to lessen the Super Bowl-contender status of Buffalo, which already has wins this season over Kansas City and Baltimore.
The Buccaneers are already 4-1 on the road this season, but this weekend's trip will bring a new experience for the 2025 squad, as four of those previous away games have been in domed stadiums. Highmark Stadium, of course, is famously open to the elements in Western New York and the forecast is for temperatures in the 30s and 40s and a decent possibility of rain.
"If you go to Buffalo in November, you're going to get that weather," said Head Coach ToddBowles. "If you come to Florida in the summer, you're going to get heat. If we're worried about the weather, we're not going to win the ball game. We know we've got to go play."
The much bigger worry, of course is reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and a Bills offense that ranks second in the league in yards and sixth in scoring through 10 weeks. Allen is one of the NFL's premier dual threats, with 15 touchdown passes and seven touchdown runs. While the Bills don't have one superstar receiver who demands Allen's attention, he has spread the ball out well to the likes of Khalil Shakir (45 receptions for 457 yards and three touchdowns), Keon Coleman (32-330-3) and tight end Dalton Kincaid (29-448-4).
"I think they way he uses his legs, I think that plays a big factor," said safety Tykee Smith. [We are] just trying to contain him and then do as much as possible to eliminate explosive plays, and then being able to stop James Cook."
Few opposing defenses have been able to slow down Cook, who led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns last year, his second straight 1,000-yard campaign, and is well on his way to a career-best year. Cook's 920 rushing yards through nine games ranks second in the NFL to Indianapolis MVP candidate Jonathan Taylor and give him a per-game average of 102.2 yards that is way up from last year's mark of 63.1.
Opposing ballcarriers have also had strong outings in Bills games, as Buffalo ranks 30th in rushing yards allowed per game and 31st in yards allowed per carry. Injuries to the likes of Ed Oliver, T.J. Sanders and Michael Hoecht haven't helped the Bills up front but Bowles expects Sean McDermott and the coaching staff to find a way to adjust and provide a tougher challenge to his team's rushing attack.
"Everybody is short-handed in this league," said Bowles. "I mean, they're making adjustments just like we're making adjustments. We got to adjust; they've got to adjust. We've got to find the right formula and the right people, and we've got to play a heck of a ball game. I'm sure they feel the same way."
Overall, the Buffalo defense ranks 14th in yards allowed and 11th in points allowed an dhas been stingy against the pass, allowing just 170.2 yads per game.
"[They are] a very well-coached team," said quarterback Baker Mayfield. "Sean McDermott is somebody that is one of the best defensive minds in football. [He] knows your tendencies, can really call out plays from the sidelines, can recognize formations, personnel and all of that. He coaches those defensive backs really well on how to show you one look and give you another, not giving anything away. They've been dealing with injuries up front, so we know how that goes. [The] secondary as a whole has been playing really well. It starts with the safeties, but also their linebackers have been able to really help out in pass coverage. A lot of it, they are forcing the quarterbacks to get the ball out on time and early sometimes. Just a sound defense, and [when] you go on the road for us, we have to be on the same page [and] communicate well in a great environment. We went up there two years ago, so handle the noise and be able to execute our plan."
The Buccaneers are protecting a 1.5-game lead in their division and want to get back into the crowded race for the NFC's first-overall seed and the bye week that comes with it. After losing to the now 9-2 Patriots in Week 10, the Bucs face a pair of stiff road challenges this week in Buffalo and the following Sunday night at SoFi Stadium against the Rams. Mayfield hopes to stave off any type of midseason lull that made things tough on the Bucs in each of the last two seasons, and he started that process after last Sunday's loss by emphasizing to his teammates the importance of being accountable and having pride in what they put on the field. Perhaps that will help spur the Bucs to the type of performance that will be necessary to beat a top contender in its own house.
"I think it was received," said Mayfield. "[That was] one of the best walkthrough Wednesdays we've had. Guys are locked in. The thing is, when I say something like that, it's not like all of a sudden, this brand-new idea. Guys know we have to execute, the guys know what our potential is on this offense and this team. The standard is the standard - it's a cliche thing to say."
GAME AND BROADCAST DETAILS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) at Buffalo Bills (6-3)
Sunday, November 16, 1:00 p.m. ET
Highmark Stadium (capacity: 71,621)
Buffalo, New York
TV Broadcast Team: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), J.J. Watt (analyst), Evan Washburn (reporter)
Radio: 98Rock (WXTB, 97.9 FM), Flagship Station
Radio Broadcast Team: Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play), Rondé Barber (analyst), T.J. Rives (reporter)
Spanish Radio: 96.1 Caliente
Spanish Radio Broadcast Team: Carlos Bohorquez (play-by-play), Martin Gramática (analyst), Santiago Gramática (reporter)
ALL-TIME HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES
The Buccaneers are still looking for the franchise's first win ever in Buffalo, but they do have a winning edge in the overall series. Tampa Bay has only played three regular-season games in Western New York and has lost them, all, most recently in 2023, but their 8-2 mark against the Bills in Tampa means they lead the overall series, 8-5, for a .615 win percentage that his their best against any opponent.
Through quirks in the NFL's previous scheduling method, the Buccaneers didn't play a single game in upstate New York in their first 33 seasons. They've since made trips to Buffalo in 2009, 2017 and 2023 thanks to the new scheduling format with rotating divisional matchups. The meeting in 2023 was a Thursday night affair in which the Bucs fell behind 24-10 in the third quarter then saw a comeback bid fall short in a 24-18 decision. Baker Mayfield directed a 17-play, 92-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter that ended in a 24-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans on fourth-and-10, followed by a successful two-point conversion. However, that march chewed up 7:21 and left fewer than three minutes on the clock, so there were only 21 seconds left when Mayfield got the ball back. He got the team close to midfield for a Hail Mary attempt but it was unsuccessful.
The most recent meeting at Raymond James Stadium was a thriller, decided in overtime after the Bills rallied from a 24-3 halftime deficit to knot the game at 27-27 on a 25-yard Tyler Bass field goal with 22 seconds left in regulation. Tom Brady and Josh Allen combined to throw 100 passes, each hitting on two touchdown passes. Allen and Brady also each scored a rushing touchdown, though the Bills passer had considerably more yards (109 to 16 for Brady). In overtime, the Bucs' defense got a quick three-and-out and the offense got the ball close to midfield. Facing a third-and-three at Tampa Bay's 42, Brady hit wide receiver Breshad Perriman on a crossing route and he outran a trailing defender all the way to the end zone.
Prior to that, Buffalo had won the most recent game in the series, a 30-27 squeaker in Buffalo that saw 27 points scored and two lead changes in the fourth quarter. The Bucs rallied to take a 27-20 lead on touchdown catches from O.J. Howard (his second of the game) and Evans but Bills running back LeSean McCoy knotted it back up on a seven-yard scoring run with 2:28 left in regulation. On the very next play from scrimmage, Bucs receiver Adam Humphries lost a rare fumble and the Bills turned it into a Steven Hauschka 30-yard game-winner with 14 seconds left.
Tampa Bay's other relatively recent win in the series was in 2013 at Raymond James Stadium, with Bobby Rainey kicking of a 27-6 blowout with an 80-yard touchdown run on the second play of the game. Lavonte David had two of the Bucs' four interceptions off quarterback E.J. Manuel.
The Buccaneers' random avoidance of the Buffalo area for more than three decades isn't the only oddity in their all-time series with the Bills. Despite playing each other just 10 times, the Bucs and Bills managed to produce a once-in-NFL-history outcome – Tampa Bay's 10-5 win in 1988 is still the only NFL game ever to finish in that score.
It actually didn't take long for the Buccaneers and Bills to become acquainted. Tampa Bay entered the league in 1976 as the NFL's 27th franchise; the Bills were born in 1960 as part of the new AFL and became an NFL team during the 1970 merger. Just three games into the Buccaneers' inaugural season, the Bills visited Tampa Stadium to take on one of the league's two expansion teams. At that point, Tampa Bay was still looking for its first point, having been shut out 20-0 by Houston and 23-0 by San Diego.
They got those long-awaited points on a pair of Dave Green field goals in the first quarter, and even held a 9-7 lead over the Bills in the fourth quarter before QB Joe Ferguson (who would end up playing for the Buccaneers a dozen years later) threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to TE Reuben Gant for a 14-9 Buffalo win. As it turned out, that was about as close as the expansion Bucs would come to victory for almost two full seasons.
NOTABLE CONNECTIONS
• Bills Offensive Line Coach Aaron Kromer was on Jon Gruden's coaching staff in Tampa Bay from 2005-07, beginning as a senior assistant and then taking over the O-Line duties for the following two seasons.
• Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. is the son of former Bills cornerback Antoine Winfield, a first-round selection in the 1999 draft by Buffalo. The elder Winfield played the first five of his 14 NFL seasons in Buffalo, starting 58 of 72 games and recording 357 tackles and six interceptions.
• Tim Atkins, currently the Buccaneers' assistant secondary coach, was a defensive assistant with the Bills in 2011 and 2012.
• Buccaneers Quarterbacks Coach Thaddeus Lewis played quarterback for the Bills in 2013, making five starts and throwing for 1,092 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions.
• Tampa Bay defensive lineman C.J. Brewer began his NFL career as an undrafted free agent signee with the Bills in 2022. He spent most of his rookie season on Buffalo's practice squad, though he did appear in two regular-season games.
• Guard Dan Feeney, who started for the Bucs at right guard in their most recent outing, went to training camp with the Bills this summer. He was released in the final roster cutdown but re-signed to Buffalo's practice squad, where he spent three weeks before the Buccaneers signed him to their active roster.
• Prior to transitioning to the coaching ranks, Bills Cornerbacks Coach Jahmile Addae briefly spent time on two NFL rosters after finishing his collegiate playing career at West Virginia. That began in Tampa, where he signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He would spend the bulk of that season with the Colts before returning to his alma mater to begin his coaching career in 2007.
• Buccaneers linebacker Deion Jones sent three months with the Bills in 2024, signing with the team in May and going to training camp before being released in the final roster cuts. Jones signed with the Buccaneers later that season.
SENIOR COACHING STAFFS
Tampa Bay:
• Head Coach Todd Bowles
• Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard
• Run Game Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
• Pass Game Coordinator George Edwards
• Run Game Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach Larry Foote
• Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey
Buffalo:
• Head Coach Sean McDermott
• Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady
• Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich
• Special Teams Coordinator Chris Tabor
KEY 2025 ROSTER ADDITIONS
Buccaneers:
• QB Teddy Bridgewater (FA)
• LB John Bullock (UDFA)
• T Benjamin Chukwuma (UDFA)
• P Riley Dixon (UFA)
• WR Emeka Egbuka (1st-round draft pick)
• G Dan Feeney (FA)
• T Charlie Heck (UFA)
• WR Tez Johnson (7th-round draft pick)
• G Michael Jordan (FA)
• CB Kindle Vildor (UFA)
• CB Benjamin Morrison (2nd-round draft pick)
• CB Jacob Parrish (3rd-round draft pick)
• DL Elijah Roberts (5th-round draft pick)
• DL Elijah Simmons (FA)
• OLB David Walker (4th-round draft pick…on injured reserve)
• RB Josh Williams (UDFA)
Bills:
• DE Joey Bosa (FA)
• CB Maxwell Hairston (1st-round draft pick)
• S Jordan Hancock (5th-round draft pick)
• TE Jackson Hawes (5th-round draft pick)
• DE Landon Jackson (3rd-round draft pick)
• WR Elijah Moore (UFA)
• DT Larry Ogunjobi (FA)
• WR Josh Palmer (UFA)
• K Matt Prater (FA)
• DT T.J. Sanders (2nd-round draft pick…currently on injured reserve)
• LB Shaq Thompson (FA)
• DT Deone Walker (4th-round draft pick)
• CB Tre'Davious White (UFA)
• P Mitch Wishnowski (FA)
View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium.
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Mike Vrabel before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and his daughter before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Ali Marpet leads the team onto the field before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 and Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Jacob Parrish #25 and Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a turnover with teammates during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 and Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Sean Tucker #44 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Doug DeFelice/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Fans on the pirate ship during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - A general view from the pirate ship during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Fans wave flags on the pirate ship during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Shaquil Barrett, Captain of the Krewe, during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Shaquil Barrett, Captain of the Krewe, during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Shaquil Barrett, Captain of the Krewe, during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - A general view from the 100 level during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Fans on the pirate ship during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Alex Freeman of the USMNT with Captain Fear during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Fans celebrate a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - A general view from the 300 level during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Krewe Members take advantage of their membership perks after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Krewe Members take advantage of their membership perks after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Krewe Members take advantage of their membership perks after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Krewe Members take advantage of their membership perks after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Dave Pullis/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Fans before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Ali Marpet leads the team out of the tunnel before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Offensive Tackle Charlie Heck #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Linebacker Deion Jones #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and fans before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the field before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Roberts #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 and Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Chris Braswell #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Flag runners during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Christian Izien #29, Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26, and Defensive Back Josh Hayes #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 and Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Simmons #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Stefon Diggs after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Payne Durham #87 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 and Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Devin Culp #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard and Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15, Wide Receiver Chris Godwin #14, Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Offensive Coordinator Josh Grizzard and Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Buccaneers Legend Ali Marpet before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receivers Coach Bryan McClendon, Tight End Cade Otton #88, Tight End Payne Durham #87, Tight End Devin Culp #82 and Running Backs Coach Skip Peete of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Guard Luke Goedeke #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Kameron Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tackle Tristan Wirfs #78 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 and Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 and Head Coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard #17 and Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 and Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Kaevon Merriweather #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Lineman Elijah Simmons #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Defensive Tackle Vita Vea #50, Safety Tykee Smith #23 and Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 and Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tight End Cade Otton #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8, Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 and Defensive Lineman Logan Hall #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Safety Tykee Smith #23, Cornerback Zyon McCollum #27, Inside Linebacker SirVocea Dennis #8 and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Wide Receiver Tez Johnson #15 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Captain of the Krewe Buccaneers Legend Shaquil Barrett during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 09, 2025 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders during the game between the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs lost the game, 28-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ADDITIONAL 2025 CHANGES/DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE
Buccaneers:
• The Buccaneers rolled into 2025 with their fourth offensive coordinator in the last four years. This year's transition, however, is a bit different than the last two. In 2023 and 2024, Dave Canales and Liam Coen, respectively, came to town with entirely new offensive systems that the players had to absorb. In 2025, the Buccaneers followed the departure of Coen to be the Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach by promoting former Pass Game Coordinator Josh Grizzard from within. Grizzard is certainly evolving the Bucs' offense in new ways and have his own spin on play-calling, but the basic system remains the same, offering a very helpful continuity for a team that is also returning all of its offensive regulars from a unit that finished in the top five in 2024 in net yards, points scored, rushing yards and passing yards. After Grizzard's promotion, the Buccaneers also hired one of his former colleagues, Kefense Hynson, to be the team's new pass game coordinator.
• To celebrate their landmark 50th season, the Buccaneers have unveiled a new sort of throwback uniform in 2025. In addition to the popular "Creamsicle" togs that they will don for the Thursday night game against Atlanta in Week 15, the Bucs have also worn, for this season only, a white version of their original uniforms worn during the 1976 season. Those uniforms made their debut in the home opener against the Jets in Week Three and were broken out again when the Bucs played at Seattle in Week Five, a game that was a battle of the NFL's two expansion teams from 1976.
• While Todd Bowles remains the play-caller for Tampa Bay's defense, he did make some changes to his defensive coaching staff. Mike Caldwell, who was part of the Bucs' staff from 2019-21 when Bowles was the defensive coordinator, returns to tutor the inside linebackers. Larry Foote has moved from inside linebackers to outside linebackers and is also the team's run game coordinator. George Edwards, who previously coached the outside linebackers, is now the pass game coordinator.
• The Buccaneers started the season without All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin, but both returned to the lineup in Week Four. However, the Buccaneers' injured reserve list has grown considerably as the season has progressed. Wide receiver Jalen McMillan sustained a severe neck strain in Week Two of the preseason against Pittsburgh and is expected to be sidelined for at least half of the regular season. He is currently on injured reserve but can be designated for return. Since the start of the season, the Buccaneers have also lost defensive linemen Calijah Kancey, tackle Luke Goedeke, guard Cody Mauch, tight end Ko Kieft and safety Rashad Wisdom to injured reserve. Goedeke is expected to return from IR at some point but Kancey, Mauch and Kieft are likely to miss the rest of the season.Godwin suffered a second injury that has had him sidelined for weeks and fellow wide receiver Mike Evans is on injured reserve due to a fractured collarbone.
• The changes made to the kickoff process by the NFL during the offseason appear to have impacted the Buccaneers' strategy for that play in a significant manner. Now that a touchback on a ball caught or landing in the end zone puts the ball at the receiving team's 35, the Buccaneers have relied a lot less on touchbacks, which they produced on more than 75% of their kickoffs last year. With that in mind, the team took kick coverage units into serious consideration when shaping the 53-man roster and multiple players – including linebacker John Bullock, cornerback Josh Hayes, outside linebacker Markees Watts and wide receivers Ryan Miller and Kameron Johnson – made the team in large part due to their special teams contributions.
Bills:
• The biggest development for the Bills during the 2025 offseason was the new deal they were able to reach with reigning league MVP Josh Allen to keep him Buffalo for the foreseeable future. Allen got a six-year extension that runs through the 2030 season and is worth $330 million. The Bills were also able to get new deals done with several key defensive players, including cornerback Christian Benford and defensive end Greg Rousseau. On offense, the team was able to retain wide receiver Khalil Shakir, as well. The Bills did release edge rusher Von Miller and saw safety Micah Hyde announce his retirement.
• Since the 2025 season has begun, the Bills' defensive front has taken a series of hits. First, defensive tackle T.J. Sanders landed on injured reserve in early October; he could return later this month. Near the end of the month, the team lost starting defensive tackle Ed Oliver to a torn bicep; he might be able to rejoin the roster in the postseason but is expected to miss the rest of the regular season. Just six days later, defensive end Michael Hoecht also landed on I.R., in his case with a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.
• The Bills also had to find a new kicking duo in September, as placekicker Tyler Bass was placed on injured reserve on September 5 and punter Cameron Johnston followed him to that unit on September 30. Johnston himself had only been signed by the Bills just before the start of the regular season. The team signed kicker Matt Prater and punter Mitch Wishnowsky as replacements.
• Construction continues on the team's new stadium, which is scheduled to be completed in July of 2026. Highmark Stadium will be open-air and is expected to seat at least 60,000 fans.
INJURY REPORT
Key:
DNP: Did not participate in practice
LP: Limited participation in practice
FP: Full participation in practice
NL: Not listed
Buccaneers*:
• Ben Bredeson (hamstring) – WEDS: DNP
• WR Chris Godwin (fibula) – WEDS: LP
• RB Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) – WEDS: LP
• OLB Haason Reddick (ankle/knee) – WEDS: DNP
• DL Vita Vea (back) – WEDS: LP
• OLB Markees Watts (hand) – WEDS: LP
• S Antoine Winfield (foot) – WEDS: LP
* The Buccaneers conducted a walk-through on Wednesday. The practice status reports from that day are estimations.
Bills:
• CB Christian Benford (groin) – WEDS: LP
• LB Terrel Bernard (ankle) – WEDS: LP
• DE Joey Bosa (wrist) – WEDS: LP
• DE A.J. Epenesa (concussion) – WEDS: FP
• CB Taron Johnson (groin) – WEDS: LP
• TE Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) – WEDS: DNP
• DB Cam Lewis (calf) – WEDS: LP
• DT Phidarian Mathis (shoulder) – WEDS: DNP
• WR Joshua Palmer (knee/ankle) – WEDS: FP
• DT Jordan Phillips (wrist) – WEDS: FP
• DT T.J. Sanders* (knee) – WEDS: FP
• WR Khalil Shakir (ankle/ribs) – WEDS: LP
• LB Shaq Thompson (hamstring) – WEDS: LP
• LB Dorian Williams (groin) – WEDS: LP
* Sanders is in his 21-day practice window for return from injured reserve.
WEATHER FORECAST
Cloudy, high of 45, low of 32, 24% chance of rain, 70% humidity, winds out of the WNW at 19mph, higher wind gusts possible.
GAME REFEREE
Head referee: Alex Moore (fourth season, first as referee)
BETTING LINE
• Favorite: Bills (-5.5)
• Over/Under: 49.5
INDIVIDUAL STAT LEADERS
Buccaneers:
Points Scored: K Chase McLaughlin, 72
Touchdowns: WR Emeka Egbuka, 6
Passing Yards: QB Baker Mayfield, 2,192
Passer Rating: QB Baker Mayfield, 99.2
Rushing Yards: RB Rachaad White, 325
Receptions: WR Emeka Egbuka, 40
Receiving Yards: WR Emeka Egbuka, 677
Interceptions: LB Jamel Dean, 3
Sacks: Yaya Diaby, 4.0
Tackles: S Tykee Smith, 74
Bills:
Points Scored: K Matt Prater, 62
Touchdowns: QB Josh Allen/RB James Cook, 7
Passing Yards: QB Josh Allen, 2,139
Passer Rating: QB Josh Allen, 105.7
Rushing Yards: RB James Cook, 920
Receptions: WR Khalil Shakir, 45
Receiving Yards: WR Khalil Shakir, 457
Interceptions: S Cole Bishop/CB Maxwell Hairston, 2
Sacks: DE Joey Bosa, 4.0
Tackles: S Cole Bishop, 48
TEAM STAT RANKINGS
Buccaneers:
Scoring Offense: 11th (24.4 ppg)
Total Offense: 17th (328.3 ypg)
Rushing Offense: 25th (99.8 ypg)
Passing Offense: 14th (228.6 ypg)
First Downs Per Game: 17th (19.4)
Third-Down Pct.: 24th (36.5%)
Sacks Per Pass Attempt Allowed: 10th (6.09%)
Red Zone TD Pct.: 24th (52.0%)
Scoring Defense: 14th (22.9 ppg)
Total Defense: 20th (334.0 ypg)
Rushing Defense: 11th (100.8 ypg)
Passing Defense: 24th (233.2 ypg)
First Downs Allowed Per Game: t-8th (18.4)
Third-Down Pct. Allowed: 17th (38.5%)
Sacks Per Pass Attempt: 11th (8.39%)
Red Zone TD Pct. Allowed: 21st (61.9%)
Turnover Margin: t-2nd (+8)
Bills:
Scoring Offense: 6th (27.6 ppg)
Total Offense: 2nd (384.4 ypg)
Rushing Offense: 1st (153.2 ypg)
Passing Offense: 12th (231.2 ypg)
First Downs Per Game: t-4th (22.8)
Third-Down Pct.: 5th (43.9%)
Sacks Per Pass Attempt Allowed: 19th (7.43%)
Red Zone TD Pct.: 7th (65.6%)
Scoring Defense: 11th (21.9 ppg)
Total Defense: 14th (317.8 ypg)
Rushing Defense: 30th (147.6 ypg)
Passing Defense: 3rd (170.2 ypg)
First Downs Allowed Per Game: 12th (18.7)
Third-Down Pct. Allowed: 13th (37.5%)
Sacks Per Pass Attempt: 5th (10.25%)
Red Zone TD Pct. Allowed: 14th (58.3%)
Turnover Margin: t-12th (+2)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
• QB Baker Mayfield has thrown for 10,736 yards since joining the Buccaneers in 2023. That ranks eighth in franchise history and he could move up to seventh, passing Brad Johnson (10,940), with another 205 on Sunday in Buffalo.
• TE Cade Otton tied a career high with nine receptions against the Patriots in Week 10, turning them into 82 yards. Otton's 1,799 career receiving yards rank sixth in team history among tight ends and he could move into fifth with seven more, passing Dave Moore (1,805).
• LB Lavonte David secured his 14th interception in the Bucs' Week Five win in Seattle, setting up the game-ending field goal. With one more interception, he would join Pro Football Hall of Famers Charles Woodson and Ray Lewis as the only players with 15-plus interceptions, 15-plus forced fumbles and 15-plus fumble recoveries since data began being tracked in 1994.
• DL Vita Vea recorded a half-sack against San Francisco in Week Six, improving his career total to 33.0. That put him into a tie with both Brad Culpepper and Jason Pierre-Paul for the ninth-most sacks in franchise history. Vea would break that tie with one more sack, and two more would move him past Chidi Ahanotu (34.5) into eighth place.
• S Antoine Winfield Jr. has 18.0 career sacks, tied with four other players for the 11th most by a defensive back since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. Two more sacks would allow him to tie Charles Woodson for 10th place on that list.
NOTABLY QUOTABLE
• Head Coach Todd Bowles on safety Tykee Smith emerging as a playmaker, and if he's becoming a "chess piece" alongside Antoine Winfield Jr.: "Yeah, I believe so, because both can blitz, both can cover, both can tackle and both make plays. We have a few chess pieces on defense that we use, but with Tykee and 'Win,' they get along so well together with the communication and understanding which one is coming and which one is not. They help each other out a great deal. I like the combination of the two."
• Quarterback Baker Mayfield on how he is feeling physically this week and if injuries have affected his game in the past few weeks: "It's the middle of the season in the NFL. Nobody feels good, [but] it is not an excuse. As a professional, you do everything you can to try and get as close to 100% and go from there. I only got hit a couple times, no setbacks or anything like that. [I am] looking to stack a couple of weeks like that, personally for me, in a row to be able to continue to improve. As the team gets more healthy, likewise trying to get myself more healthy too."
• Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka on what the focus is during a tough three-game stretch of opponents: "We knew we had a stretch to go through, but that's what NFL football is. Any week, every team has the talent to take out the other team. There is really no opponent that goes overlooked for us. We knew coming out of the bye, we were just going to have to recenter and refocus. It was good for guys to be able to get healthy and get their bodies right, but now we have to go, and we have to have a great run going into the postseason."
• Safety Tykee Smith on how he weighs the good and bad from the explosive plays given up to the New England Patriots: "Like I said, I think we just have to get back to the basics and little details. [We are] trying to play mistake-free football, which is impossible, but trying to limit as many mistakes as possible. That's going back to the drawing board. I think this week, we'll get back to that and try to see what hurt us last week and don't let that happen again."
• Bowles on the importance of finishing the tackle against a big and elusive player like Josh Allen: "He's a big guy, like you said, and you've got to wrap him up. Then you've got to try to get him to the ground. Even with you hanging on him, he can still throw the football. So, it's going to be important that we try to rally and get as many people to the ball as possible and not let him out the pocket and try to make it hard for him."
