Mike Vrabel uttered a key phrase multiple times on Sunday, and it powered one of New England's biggest wins of the season, the same way it powered the franchise's roster revamp the past two years.

Drake was a superstar for the UNC Tar Heels before he became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to New England. Ann also went to UNC with Maye, and her brother Tad even played QB with Maye. The couple has dated since middle school where they met, and got married in June of 2025.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye made it clear on Sunday that his team is not worried about the Buffalo Bills.

The Drake Maye MVP hype train got a little louder on Sunday. Maye led the New England Patriots to a 28-23 win over Baker Mayfield and the injury-riddled Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Maye threw for 270 yards and a pair of touchdowns in New England's eighth win of the regular season.

As Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed on Friday, wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, running back Rhamondre Stevenson and linebacker Christian Elliss are all out for the game. Boutte and Stevenson have been two of Drake Maye's top offensive weapons this season, and it will be a brutal test facing a Todd Bowles defense without both on the field.

The Patriots have put together impressive performances all year and did so again on Sunday, defeating the Buccaneers, 28-23.

In addition to two long scoring runs by Henderson, Kyle Williams stepped up with a 72-yard TD reception as the rookies played big roles in the Patriots' seventh straight win.

During New England's 28–23 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday, an on-the-mic Tony Romo confidently described this year's Patriots as "DTF," which he explained to mean detail-oriented, tough, and able to finish games. D for details, T for tough, F for finish.