We’re underway in Tampa, where the Buccaneers are hosting the Rams in a rematch of the Divisional Round playoff game that sent Los Angeles to the NFC Championship a year ago. Both teams have come a long way since then, and not in a good way, as both Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford are desperate for a turnaround. Brady’s Bucs are trying to avoid a fourth straight loss, while LA needs a win to return to .500 and keep pace with the Seahawks and 49ers in the competitive NFC West.
Tampa Bay, in particular, is looking for a jolt on the offensive side, where Brady has thus far been unable to elevate a unit riddled with inconsistent execution or predictable play-calling. But the Rams boast one of the game’s feistiest defenses, headlined as always by Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, who is tasked with shutting down Brady’s top targets in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
Is Brady finally poised to get the Bucs back on track at home? Or is Sean McVay better positioned for the “W” in this one? Either way, it’s must-see TV. Stay tuned here throughout Sunday’s showdown for live updates and analysis.
How to watch
Date: Sunday, Nov. 6 | Time: 4:25 pm ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ (click here)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: Buccaneers -3, O/U 42.5 (odds courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)