Gagnon: Buccaneers (-2.5)
I think this is a bad spot for a New England team that has won six straight but faces a Tampa Bay team coming off its bye week at home. I expect the Bucs’ run defense to leave New England in a one-dimensional offensive situation, putting a lot of pressure on Drake Maye in a difficult road environment. Tampa Bay wins a one-score game.
O’Donnell: Patriots (+2.5)
I just keep waiting for the other shoe to drop on the New England Patriots and, while they didn’t cover a week ago, they still found a way to win. The Buccaneers are much of the same. Battling injuries and winning close games isn’t often a recipe for sustainable success, but both these teams are scrappy and can’t be counted out. Usually, I’m all in on the Bucs, but coming off a bye gives me a bit of pause as Todd Bowles is 2-5 in his career as a coach in this situation. Bucs may win, but I’ll take the points.
Patriots: O’Donnell, Sobleski
Buccaneers: Davenport, Gagnon, Hanford, Knox, Moton
