Sunday night will mark the first time Tom Brady has played at Gillette Stadium as the visitor. The Patriots know the importance of this game, not just in terms of wins and losses, but also in historical context.
Here is what to expect from the Patriots as they host Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Mac Jones will bounce back
The rookie out of Alabama had his first bad game as a pro in Week 3 against New Orleans. He threw three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown.
Now, the three interceptions look worse in the box score than what it really was. Jakobi Myers dropped a pass that fell right into the waiting arms of Malcolm Jenkins, who ran it back for a touchdown. Jones may not have played a perfect game, but his receivers didn’t help him out in certain situations.
The Buccaneers have a secondary that the Patriots can take advantage of. New England’s offense won’t all of a sudden become the air raid, but Jones will have a better performance in Week 4.
