Big Game Report #130

By Chase Bailkin

New England Patriots

(1-2)

VS

Tampa Bay

Buccaneers

(2-1)

2nd AFC East

2nd NFC South

FanDuel Odds

Despite the lack of competition in this game (it will clearly be a blowout in Tampa Bay’s favor) it is a legendary game because it is Tom Brady’s return to Foxborough. The media has built up the Belichick & Brady beef all week, describing Brady’s departure from New England as ugly where the coach would not meet with Brady to say good bye. It’s clear now that Brady was the reason the Patriots were successful all those years - not Belichick. They are both extremely competitive and a win over the other would surely be sweet, and I given the state of the two teams it is clear Brady will get that sweet taste of revenge tonight. The Bucs are a much better team all around and Mac Jones really has no redeeming qualities in my opinion. Jones is surely shaking in his boots knowing he faces the GOAT against his old team, so I am sure he’s feeling the pressure and will probably fold. Take the Buccaneers-6.5, Mac Jones under 260.5 passing yards, Leonard Fournette over 47.5 rushing yards, and Mike Evans over 4.5 total receptions.