New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Primetime and Holiday Windows
The New England Patriots are 3-1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in regular-season primetime and holiday games since 2005. The teams have met 4 times in primetime and holiday windows in that span, with New England winning 3 and Tampa Bay winning 1.
Patriots vs. Buccaneers primetime and holiday record: 3-1
3-1 from the Patriots’ side, 1-3 from the Buccaneers' side. Most recent: Oct 3, 2021, Buccaneers 19, Patriots 17 at Gillette Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers primetime and holiday game
Newest first. The running record is the Patriots’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Windowtwo when they overlap | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Patriotsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2021 | Sunday Night Football | Buccaneers at Patriots | Buccaneers 19, Patriots 17 | Gillette Stadium | L · 3-1 |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Thursday Night Football | Patriots at Buccaneers | Patriots 19, Buccaneers 14 | Raymond James Stadium | W · 3-0 |
| Oct 25, 2009 | International | Patriots at Buccaneers | Patriots 35, Buccaneers 7 | Wembley Stadium | W · 2-0 |
| Dec 17, 2005 | Saturday | Buccaneers at Patriots | Patriots 28, Buccaneers 0 | Gillette Stadium | W · 1-0 |
Schedulegami status
The Patriots and Buccaneers have never played on Monday night. They have also never met on Thanksgiving, on Christmas, in the Kickoff Game, on a Friday, or on a Wednesday. A game in an open window would be a schedulegami, a first meeting there, whichever team hosts.
- The only Patriots–Buccaneers Saturday game was in New England, never in Tampa Bay.
- The only Patriots–Buccaneers Thursday night game was in Tampa Bay, never in New England.
- The only Patriots–Buccaneers Sunday night game was in New England, never in Tampa Bay.
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New England Patriots vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers primetime and holiday FAQ
- When did the Patriots and Buccaneers last meet in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 3, 2021: Buccaneers 19, Patriots 17 at Gillette Stadium.
- What is the Patriots' all-time primetime and holiday record against the Buccaneers?
- 3-1 in 4 games since 2005, from the Patriots' side.
- When did the Patriots last beat the Buccaneers in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 5, 2017: Patriots 19, Buccaneers 14 at Raymond James Stadium.
- When did the Buccaneers last beat the Patriots in a primetime or holiday window?
- Oct 3, 2021: Buccaneers 19, Patriots 17 at Gillette Stadium.
- What is the Patriots' longest primetime and holiday winning streak against the Buccaneers?
- 3 games, from the 2005 season through the 2017 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025