Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

October 04, 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is congratulated by fans after defeating the New England Patriots 19-17 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. “In crunch time when we needed a field goal, he got us down the field,” Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. Bill Belichick dropped to 8-12 since Brady left New England. Down 17-16, Brady and the Buccaneers took over on their own 25 and needed just seven plays drive to the Patriots 30. The pass helped set up a 29-yard field goal to put the Bucs in front 3-0.