The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to get the second half of their 2025 season off on the right foot, as they welcome the New England Patriots to Raymond James Stadium for an early window kickoff on CBS.

For many Bucs fans spread across the country, the news is good for those hoping to be able to watch the game on local TV. Per 506 Sports, the game will be shown as CBS’ featured early window game, with Jim Nantz and Tony Romo on the call.

The game will be shown from coast to coast, with the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, parts of Minnesota, parts of Texas, Ohio, the Chicago, Charlotte, and New York City metro areas, most of New York state, and most of Florida and South Georgia excepted.

Ironically, despite such a widespread viewing audience, Bucs fans in Orlando and Fort Myers won’t be able to watch the game due to competing Jacksonville and Miami games.

Bucs will hope to be healthier after a much-needed bye week

Tampa Bay’s bye week could not have come at a better time following Tampa Bay’s 23-3 win at New Orleans on October 26. The Bucs have been extremely banged up, particularly on the offensive side of the ball with Tampa Bay down three starters on the offensive line, plus three of their top four receivers and RB Bucky Irving.

Irving’s absence, along with a deteriorating right side of the offensive line, has hamstrung the Bucs’ offense and in particular the ground game, where Tampa Bay has struggled. The Bucs have cracked the 100-yard rushing yard mark just once (104 against San Francisco) over the last four games.

We’ll see how things trend this week for Tampa Bay’s notable names as they gear up for the start of a tough stretch that includes the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams after the Patriots.

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