The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a much-needed bye in Week 9, that they can use to rest up and get healthy ahead of the second half of the season.
Upon returning from the bye week, they have an intriguing matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 10. At the halfway point of the season, the Patriots are one of the league's most surprising teams. They sit at 6-2 and in first place in the AFC East, even ahead of the contending Buffalo Bills after beating them head to head.
The Bucs and Patriots are currently set to face off at 1 p.