What the defense must do to upset Brady and the Bucs
It’s time. Bill Belichick versus Tom Brady. The NFL’s once premier franchise against its reigning champion. The 18-month wait, from the day Brady left New England for Tampa Bay, is over.
How Belichick attacks his former quarterback will play the largest role in how today’s game unfolds. The Patriots must limit Brady and the explosive Bucs to have a chance. Mac Jones isn’t ringing up 35 or 40 points in his fourth career start to beat his one-time idol.
Here’s how Belichick can give himself and his rookie quarterback a chance against Brady.