The Buccaneers weren’t able to capitalize on Mac Jones‘ interception, with Ryan Succop missing a 36-yard field goal.
But the rookie quarterback responded well, engineering an 11-play, 74-yard touchdown drive to give New England a 7-3 lead.
Jones completed eight of his nine passes on the possession, including an 11-yard score to tight end Hunter Henry on second-and-7.
It was Henry’s first touchdown of the season, and his first as a Patriot.
New England did get some help along the way from a pair of defensive pass interference penalties by Tampa Bay corners.