Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots preview: Date, kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch the NFL on DAZN

Sunday brings the spotlight to Raymond James Stadium, where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2) welcome the New England Patriots (7-2) in one of Week 10’s true heavyweight matchups.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't quite kept up his early-season heroics. But fresh off the Bucs bye week, he'll feel energised to rediscover the form that made him an early MVP contender.

Injuries at wide receiver made Tampa dig deep into their impressive young group of wideouts, and they have unearthed a gem in rookie Emeka Egbuka, who could continue to shine with Mike Evans on IR and Chris Godwin still banged up.

Running back Rachaad White has been held under four yards per carry in six consecutive contests. The Bucs desperately need Bucky Irving to return from injury and inject some juice in the ground game. Unfortunately, he has yet to log a practice.

Defensively, they’re still a Todd Bowles team through and through - aggressive, physical, and punishing up front. DT Vita Vea, linebacker Lavonte David, and safety Antoine Winfield remain the heartbeat of the unit.

That trio may create difficulties for Patriots' QB Drake Maye, but the second-year star appears up to the challenge after his spectacular, MVP-worthy start to the year.

With dynamic wideout Stefon Diggs and tight end Hunter Henry providing a reliable security blanket, Maye has found a rhythm - and it's helped Mike Vrabel's group to six straight wins.

Defensively, New England may lack true stars outside of cornerback Christian Gonzalez, but they're one of the toughest groups to score on - tied for fifth with an average of only 18.8 points allowed per game.

These are two physical, well-coached teams, each boasting borderline elite QBs, going head to head with playoff implications on the line. What's not to like?

Tune into DAZN with an NFL Game Pass to watch the action unfold. You'll thank yourself for doing so.

Date and Time

• Sunday, November 9
• 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT / 6:00 pm GMT

Where is the game played?

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

All-time series

The Patriots lead the series 7-3-0, but Tampa Bay won the last meeting 19-17 in 2021.

Prediction

This might be the toughest game to call in Week 10. The Patriots have the form, but the Buccaneers get the edge of home turf and have had a week off to recharge.

With Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving still limited in practice, and unlikely to be at full speed even if they suit up, I’m leaning toward the visitors. Another dose of Maye magic keeps New England rolling.

Buccaneers 24 - 33 Patriots

How to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New England Patriots on DAZN

Every NFL game during the 2025 regular season and playoffs — including the Super Bowl — is available worldwide on DAZN, excluding the United States and China.

DAZN is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass International, with access to every regular-season NFL game and every playoff matchup. That's 335 games per season, each available live* and on demand.

In addition to providing access to every game, Game Pass includes NFL Network, the iconic NFL RedZone, NFL originals, documentaries, and DAZN NFL programming,  such as X's & O's, Kittle Things, 1st & Global, and Downs 2 Business.

NFL GPI will be available through the DAZN app, either as a standalone subscription or as an add-on to an existing DAZN package, to customers worldwide**, excluding those in the United States and China.

If you don't have the App already, follow these instructions.

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC,  visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google, or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel and FIFA+
• Then find the NFL and click 'buy now' to choose your Game Pass membership level

For more information and to sign up, head here now.

How much does NFL Game Pass cost and what is included?

In Canada, NFL Game Pass is included as part of the DAZN subscription package. Click here to see prices.

Watching every game for the rest of the season just got even easier with DAZN's latest Game Pass offer, as a Season Pro Regular subscription has been heavily discounted from £124.99 to just £34.99, and   a Season Pro Ultimate subscription has been reduced from £144.99 to only £49.99!

Click here for more information and to sign up.

What is the difference between the Regular and Ultimate tiers? 

NFL Game Pass Ultimate Tier subscribers on DAZN have access to a range of enhanced features. These include live games in HDR, Multiview to watch multiple games at once, and access to NFL RedZone and NFL Network.

The Ultimate Tier also offers exclusive content like the ManningCast alternate feed and access to NFL Originals.

Key features for Ultimate Tier subscribers:

• HDR: Watch the Super Bowl LX (and other games) in High Dynamic Range, enhancing picture quality.
• Multiview: Watch up to four games simultaneously on one screen.
• NFL RedZone: Never miss a touchdown with this channel dedicated to live game action.
• NFL Network: Access 24/7 NFL content, including news, analysis, and highlights.
• NFL Originals: Enjoy documentaries, behind-the-scenes content, and other exclusive shows.
• ManningCast (and other alternate feeds): Get a different perspective on Thursday Night Football with this popular broadcast.
• Download and Go: Download games and content to watch offline or while traveling.
• Multiple Devices & Locations: Stream on up to five devices and in two locations simultaneously.

* In the United Kingdom, up to two Sunday games per week will air on DAZN on a 24-hour tape delay.

** Viewers in Canada can access all NFL content through their regular DAZN subscription.