Tom Brady

Other than the tape that surrounded it, Tom Brady's injured thumb certainly didn't look to be a hindrance, as he got his Buccaneers off to a hot start that led to a 28-22 win over the host Eagles on Thursday night. 

NFL.com's Chase Goodbread previews four things to watch for when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football."

Is anyone outplaying second-year star Justin Herbert? Did rookie Zach Wilson just hit bottom on the international stage? Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's starting quarterbacks, 1-32.

Lamar Jackson and Tom Brady had huge Week 5 showings that led to them garnering NFL Player of the Week honors. 

Will the Washington Football Team's defense finally show up? Can Jalen Hurts pass his most difficult test yet? Are Bill Belichick's Patriots suddenly ... just another team? Marc Sessler spotlights six underdogs to follow in Week 6 of the NFL season.

After a weekend full of incredible efforts by young quarterbacks, David Carr identifies five QBs under 30 years old that he'd build a franchise around. He's high on Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott, but neither player is No. 1 on his list.

Rest assured, Bucs fans: Tom Brady is essentially a lock for Thursday Night Football despite dealing with a nagging right thumb injury.

The Lions will play the remainder of the 2021 season without Pro Bowl C Frank Ragnow, who is set to undergo season-ending toe surgery, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Are Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a serious hole after losing to the Bills? Jeffri Chadiha explores that and more in his First Read ahead of Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season.

A thumb injury sustained in Week 5 isn't expected to limit Tom Brady entering the Bucs' Thursday night clash with the Eagles.

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks with a brand new No. 1. Meanwhile, Jalen Hurts shoots up the board while Ben Roethlisberger continues to plummet.

Pittsburgh's deep in the AFC North cellar at 1-3. The offense ranks near the bottom of the NFL in most categories. Does Mike Tomlin have to consider benching Ben Roethlisberger? David Carr provides his thoughts. Plus, updated offensive player rankings heading into Week 5.

The fourth Sunday of the 2021 NFL season proved instructive on a number of fronts, but who logged the most significant wins? Adam Schein provides his ranking, spotlighting Trevon Diggs' Cowboys, Kyler Murray's Cardinals, Zach Wilson's Jets and more.

As the night two decades in the making finally came to an end, Tom Brady admitted it was a "very emotional week" as he anticipated his return, thinking about the people in New England who had made an impact on him, Judy Battista writes.

Amid all the histrionics of perhaps the most anticipated homecoming in NFL history, Tom Brady became the league's all-time leader in passing yardage.

The Week 4 matchup between the Buccaneers and Patriots will be one for the history books. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport takes a look back at the factors that helped set the stage for Sunday night's showdown between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

Rob Gronkowski's rib injury could keep him out of action in Week 4. The Buccaneers listed Gronkowski as doubtful for Sunday night's game against the Patriots on the team's Friday injury report.

All eyes will be on Tom Brady in his return to New England, but Mike Giardi says the Patriots are primarily concerned with shaking off a 1-2 start. One offensive player: "I don't know what happened between Coach and Tom. Frankly, I don't care."

NFL.com's Nick Shook breaks down four things to watch for as Tom Brady faces Bill Belichick for the first time in his career when the Buccaneers visit the Patriots on Sunday night.

Tom Brady addressed his Sunday return to New England, a little over 24 hours after excerpts from a new book described a fractured relationship between the QB and Bill Belichick. TB12 dispelled that notion while offering his thoughts on his departure from the only team he'd ever known and how he's changed since then.

Gregg Rosenthal updates his ranking of the NFL's 32 starting quarterbacks, with Dak Prescott and Derek Carr soaring into the top three. Meanwhile, the 2021 rookie class is experiencing a rude awakening.

As commonly as Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is called the G.O.A.T., his old coach in New England isn't one to loosely throw out the "greatest of all-time" label. But Bill Belichick was in a complimentary mood Wednesday while discussing his former QB.

Before Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, Brooke Cersosimo talks to former NFL players about their own firsthand memories of facing off against the teams they once fought for.

Sunday isn't just a Tom Brady-Bill Belichick reunion. It's also the first time in years that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will face his former QB.

No stranger to Tom Brady taking his spot in the record books, the retired Drew Brees has "no doubt" Brady will take down his passing standard quickly on Sunday night. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts to his team's 'Thursday Night Football' win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady explains Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette's impact on their 'Thursday Night Football' win.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's best throws from 297-yard night during Week 6 of the NFL 2021 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady rolls out for 27-yard pinpoint throw on third down.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has all day to throw on 23-yard touchdown to wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady locates tight end O.J. Howard for TE's first touchdown of 2021.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady slings 22-yard pass over the middle to wide receiver Mike Evans.

Keyshawn Johnson "convinced" Philasdelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will have success in NFL.

The combination of a brand new 17-game season and some epic early season performances have a number of players on pace to break NFL records

The "Good Morning Football" crew discusses which QB will have more passing yards in Thursday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady or Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts.

NFL analyst Cynthia Frelund's talks factors to watch in Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Philadelphia Eagles on 'Thursday Night Football' on Game Theory.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details the severity of Tom Brady's thumb injury ahead of Thursday Night Football.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights the biggest stars of the 2021 season so far.

Take a look at True View highlights as quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest, David Carr and Steve Mariucci give out their Week 5 game balls on the 'Baller Alert' segment on NFL Total Access.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady dealing with thumb injury on throwing hand.

NFL Network's Nate Burleson weighs in on Week 5 action, picks favorite toe-drag swag catch.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady weighs in on his four-TD performance vs. Dolphins.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's best throws from 5-TD game in the Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's rainbow pass finds wide receiver Mike Evans for a 34-yard touchdown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady uses turbo boost to gain 13 yards on the ground.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady slings dart to wide receiver Antonio Brown for a touchdown strike.

Can't-Miss Play: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's delivery couldn't be better on 62-yard touchdown to wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard gets airborne to cap 3-yard touchdown reception.

Experience some of the top sights and sounds from Tom Brady's record-setting performance, overtaking Drew Brees to become the NFL's career passing yards leader during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the New England Patriots in Week 4.