Patriots vs. Buccaneers live score, updates, highlights from NFL 'Sunday Night Football' game

Tom Brady

The Buccaneers (2-1) will face the Patriots (1-2) on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET in Tom Brady's first game against his former team at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The contest will be televised by NBC. 

Brady, who is in his 22nd NFL season, spent his first 20 years with New England, winning six Super Bowls, three NFL MVP awards and being named a 14-time Pro Bowl selection. His partnership with Patriots coach Bill Belichick is considered one of the greatest in league history from a quarterback and coach perspective. 

However, there was some apparent hostility in Brady's departure from New England. Reports indicated Belichick wanted to trade Brady in 2017, and the 44-year-old had two members of his camp — his father, Tom Brady Sr., and trainer, Alex Guerrero — speak out against Belichick in recent interviews. 

However, Brady spoke highly of his partnership with Belichick before Sunday's contest. 

"We had a great relationship," Brady said. "I think it was handled the right way. We handled everything as gracefully as we could. It was an amazing time and It was handled perfectly. I think everyone understood where we were at, with the people involved in the situation. Things worked out for the best for all of us, and we're all trying to do the best we can do now." 

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Patriots vs. Buccaneers on "Sunday Night Football." Follow below for complete results from Tom Brady's return to New England.

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Patriots vs. Buccaneers score

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Patriots vs. Buccaneers live updates, highlights from 'Sunday Night Football'

Live updates will start around kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Patriots vs. Buccaneers start time

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 3
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET 

The Patriots-Buccaneers game is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET. The game will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

How to watch 'Sunday Night Football'

The Patriots vs. Buccaneers game will be broadcast on NBC with the normal "Sunday Night Football" booth calling the game. Al Michael will be the play-by-play broadcaster while Cris Collinsworth provides analysis. Michele Tafoya will serve as the sideline reporter.

Drew Brees and Tony Dungy will also be a part of the network's game coverage. They will host the pregame and halftime shows, and both should have some excellent stories about their battles with Brady and Belichick during their careers.

Streamers will be able to watch this contest by using NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports App, Peacock or fuboTV, which offers a 7-day free trial.

'Sunday Night Football' schedule 2021

Week Date Matchup
1 Sept. 9 (Thur.) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys
  Sept. 12 Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
2 Sept. 19 Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs
3 Sept. 26 San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers
4 Oct. 3 New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5 Oct. 10 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills
6 Oct. 17 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Seattle Seahawks
7 Oct. 24 San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts
8 Oct. 31 Minnesota Vikings vs. Dallas Cowboys
9 Nov. 7 Los Angeles Rams vs. Tennessee Titans
10 Nov. 14 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
11 Nov. 21 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
12 Nov. 28 Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
13 Dec. 5 Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers
14 Dec. 12 Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears
15 Dec. 19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
16 Dec. 26 Washington Football Team vs. Dallas Cowboys
17 Jan. 2 Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
18 Jan. 9 TBD
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