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Bruce Arians to Bucs on Patriots Showdown: 'For 98% of You, It’s the Next Game'

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is treating Sunday night's clash with the New England Patriots just like any other game.

Although the game is of great significance since it marks Bucs quarterback Tom Brady's return to New England after spending 20 years with the Pats, Arians is downplaying that storyline to the rest of the team.

According to ProFootballTalk's Michael David Smith, ESPN NFL reporter Sal Paolantonio said Arians texted him the following message: "I told them for 98 percent of you, it's the next game. We DON'T lose two in a row if we have the leadership I know we have.