New England Patriots pulled off the upset to defeat Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New England Patriots entered the game as the underdog, with a 42% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, New England Patriots refused to go away, chipping away at Tampa Bay Buccaneers's lead until New England Patriots took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Tampa Bay Buccaneers never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, New England Patriots had earned the upset.