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One of the most intriguing matchups in Week 11 will unfold on Sunday when the New England Patriots (7-2) travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers (6-2). Ahead of the showdown, NFL legend Tom Brady—who played for both teams during his Hall of Fame career—shared his thoughts, calling it a potential “Game of the Year alert.” “This team doesn’t always get mentioned in the same breath as the Eagles, the Chiefs, and the Bills, but they should. The Bucs come off their bye week at No. 3, setting up a huge showdown with the Pats in Tampa,” Brady said. “We’ve got two teams who might feel like they have something to prove. Yeah, I like that. And that usually results in a great football game. Game of the year alert? I think so. Just don’t ask me to pick any sides here.” More NFL: NFL Legend JJ Watt Doesn’t Hold Back on ESPN, YouTube TV Controversy More NFL: Broncos Star Sparks Strong Reaction With ‘Dirty’ Hit on Geno Smith Brady spent a remarkable 23 seasons in the NFL, 20 of them as the quarterback for the Patriots, leading them to six Super Bowl victories and cementing one of the greatest dynasties in NFL history. After leaving New England in 2020, Brady joined the Buccaneers and led them to a Lombardi Trophy in his first season, securing an unprecedented seventh ring in his illustrious career. Brady officially retired following the 2022 season and, after a year off, joined Fox Sports as a color commentator, where he calls the network’s biggest weekly games. However, he will not be on the call this week for the Patriots-Buccaneers matchup, as it will air on CBS at 1 p.m. ET.
