TAMPA -— Here's the Tampa Bay Times' Bucs coverage team's instant analysis from the Bucs' 19-14 loss to the New England Patriots.
TOO LITTLE TOO LATE
Tom Jones, @tomwjones: Yes, they came close and, yes, the kicker kicked one away. But the loss came because of an offense that was dormant for three quarters. Not good enough, and the Bucs continue looking for a signature win to prove they belong with the NFL's big boys.
GOOD NIGHT, FOLK!
Martin Fennelly, @mjfennelly: Now time has truly expired on Nick Folk.