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By The Numbers: Tom Brady returns to Foxborough to face the Patriots

Updated Oct. 3, 2021 8:26 p.m. ET

There is a homecoming in Massachusetts this Sunday.

Tom Brady returns to New England to face the Patriots for the first time in his career, looking to notch a victory over his 32nd NFL team — the one he played with for two decades.

Here are the numbers to keep an eye on in Sunday night's primetime matchup in Week 4.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1, -7) at New England Patriots (1-2)
8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

Matchup: This is the first matchup between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady after they spent 20 seasons together from 2000 to 2019, winning six Super Bowls and appearing in three others. This is also the first matchup between the Buccaneers and Patriots since the 2017 season.

10: Tom Brady leads the NFL with 10 touchdown passes through the first three weeks of the season. He is also first in completions with 97.

68: The Buccaneers' quarterback is 68 yards away from passing Drew Brees to become the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards. Once he reaches this milestone, he will be the NFL's all-time leader in both passing yards and touchdowns.

34.3: The Buccaneers are tied for first in the NFL in scoring, with 34.3 points per game.

383.3: Conversely, the Buccaneers are the worst passing defense in the NFL, ranking 32nd with 383.3 passing yards allowed.

0-2: The Patriots have yet to win a home game this season, sitting at 0-2 at Gillette Stadium. They have never lost three consecutive home games under Belichick.

1: Of the five rookie quarterbacks to start a game this season, Mac Jones is the only one who has recorded a win thus far.

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