Tom Brady Shares Honest Take on Patriots–Buccaneers Showdown Between His Former Teams

Tom Brady might not be suiting up this Sunday, but his presence looms large over one of the NFL’s most anticipated matchups of the season. 

The New England Patriots will travel to Tampa Bay in a huge game between Tom Brady’s two former teams. 

As Sports Illustrated noted, the seven-time Super Bowl champion believes the upcoming Week 10 contest “has all the makings of the NFL’s game of the year.”

“We got two teams who might feel like they have something to prove,” Brady said earlier this week. “That usually results in a great football game.”

While he’ll be calling the Lions-Commanders game instead of this one, Brady admitted he’ll be keeping an eye on the matchup between his two former teams. 

“Just… don’t ask me to pick any sides here,” he joked. 

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Patriots vs Buccaneers Matchup 

Both the Patriots (7-2) and Buccaneers (6-2) are leading their respective divisions, setting the stage for a great matchup between two top-10 teams in Brady’s own NFL power rankings. 

“The Pats have all the intangibles dialed in and look like a classic New England football team,” he added. “We haven’t seen that in a few years.” 

For Brady, it’s a matchup that embodies everything he loves about football. 

It has high stakes in the playoff race, great quarterback play, and championship-caliber coaching.

Baker Mayfield has revitalized Tampa Bay’s offense with poise and leadership. 

While Drake Maye has quickly turned New England into one of the league’s most efficient and explosive attacks in just his second year as the team’s starting quarterback. 

“This one’s going to tell us a lot,” Brady said.

 “You’ve got Baker who’s been playing incredible ball, really leading that group, and you’ve got Maye, who looks like he’s been in the league for five years already.”

“It’s going to come down to who can handle the moment better.”

Brady could not be more excited for this matchup: 

“Games like this build belief in the locker room,” he said. “You win a game like this, you start thinking about January.” 

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Brady’s Bridge Between Two Eras

Tom Brady is considered a legend by both of these teams and its fanbases. 

We all know what he did in New England. From 2000 to 2019, he built the Patriots’ dynasty alongside Bill Belichick. 

He transformed the Patriots into a global brand and delivered six Super Bowl titles and three MVP awards. 

In his New England era, Brady built a culture of excellence that redefined what sustained success looks like in pro sports and something we may never see again. 

Then, at age 43, when many thought his career was finished, he shocked the entire world by signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

In his first season with the Bucs, Brady led Tampa Bay to a Super Bowl victory on their home field. 

He became the first quarterback in NFL history to win championships in both conferences. 

Now, as the Patriots and Buccaneers face off, Brady represents the bridge between two eras of championship football. 

“Seeing both of these teams competing at a high level makes me proud,” he said. “They both have great leadership, great fanbases, and great futures.”

And when asked who he’s rooting for, the GOAT didn’t answer and praised both teams instead:

“I’ve got love for both,” Brady said with a smile. “I just hope it’s one of those games everyone remembers.” 

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