On this episode of the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast w/ Nick Cattles, Greg and Nick recap the Patriots vs Buccaneers game this past Sunday. They discuss the return of Tom Brady, the postgame embrace between Belichick and Brady, the 4th down decisions by Bill, Mac Jones and the offensive line issues, as well as the strong defensive performance.

The Patriots lost to the Buccaneers 19-17 and have now fallen to 1-3 on the season as they now turn the page to the Houston Texans for their Week 5 matchup.

Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast Hosts: Greg Bedard & Nick Cattles.

0:20 Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Embrace After Game

3:13 Bill Belichick vs Seth Wickersham?

5:30 Progress Made For The Patriots

6:48 The Patriots Can't Block Anyone

10:00 4th Down Decision Before Half

16:12 4th & 3 Decision At End Of Game

22:45 Patriots Defense vs Tom Brady

27:52 3 Up/3 Down

35:36 BostonSportsJournal.com member question of the day: Why has the O-Line fallen off?

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