The defense really secured this one for the team. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka got two sacks. Richard Sherman recovered a fumble punched out by Antoine Winfield, Jr. William Gholston and Shaquil Barrett also showed up. The Bucs allowed -1 yards net rushing by the Patriots. There was a high cost to this game, however, as the Buccaneers lost Carlton Davis III and Antoine Winfield, Jr. to injury. Winfield's return should be imminent, although probably not before Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins as he will not clear the concussion protocol before then. But Davis's return is in the lurch as more tests are administered Monday.  

The Buccaneers offense was lackluster, with no less than six dropped passes by Buccaneers receivers. The running game really showed up this game, and carried the offense to the only touchdown scored by the team.  

The refereeing was horrendous.

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