Tom Brady was mostly cheered when he took the field to face the Patriots for the first time, then heard some boos when the game started.
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For Brady, an emotional return to Foxborough
Tom Brady will have to beat his emotions before taking down the Patriots, but New England fans know he’s the best big-game player of all time.
Brady returns to Foxborough showing his personality as a Buccaneer
Tom Brady was often as tight lipped as his coach during his days as a Patriot. Now, ‘hey, he’s funny.’
Patriots notebook: Brady says breakup was ‘handled perfect’
Tom Brady insists that he has no bad feelings about the end of his tenure as New England’s quarterback.
New England, Tampa Bay abuzz as Brady returns to Foxborough
Tom Brady spent 20 years building a dynasty with the Patriots, now he returns as a defending champ with Tampa Bay, and emotions are running high.
Facing Tom Brady is truly a daunting experience
The Patriots face their former quarterback for the first time Sunday night and it is something to relish, former teammates and opponents say.
Brady’s coming to town and the Patriots have issues to fix
New England is struggling without its former quarterback, who left for Tampa Bay and won the Super Bowl last year.
Patriots have much to fix, with Tom Brady looming next
New England struggled to get much going against New Orleans, and the Super Bowl champs are coming to town next Sunday.
Saints shut down Patriots, 28-13
Mac Jones throws three interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown, as New England falls to 1-2.
Patriots notebook: Team to honor Julian Edelman at halftime Sunday
Receiver Julian Edelman retired after last season, but fans who could not see him last year with empty stadiums will be able to give him a proper sendoff.