It's time to take the New England Patriots seriously.

Behind the explosive plays of rookies TreVeyon Henderson and Kyle Williams, New England defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-23 at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. After weeks of critiques stemming from New England's lackluster schedule, the Patriots beat the next team that was on it.

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This time, though, it was the NFC South-leading Buccaneers in a Week 10 matchup.

"They're 2025 great. They absolutely are," Patriots insider Tom E. Curran said on Patriots Postgame Live after New England earned its seventh straight victory.

"In years gone by, the best of the NFC could have overcome the Patriots today. But this is the only season you have. This is the only sea

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