Buccaneers vs. Patriots: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions

Aug 9, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates his touchdown with teammate quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Patriots won 31-22. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots have been running scrimmages together this week and will face off on Friday.

Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA

When:  August 16, 2013,  8:00 PM ET

Watch: KPIX 5 (CBS – San Francisco)KCTV 5 (CBS – Kansas City)

Live Stream: NFL Preseason Live

Buccaneers Player to Watch: Vincent Jackson

Jul 26, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) huddles up with wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83), wide receiver Mike Williams (19) and tight end Tom Crabtree (84) during training camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

During practices this week, Patriots defenders could not stop Vincent Jackson. He tore the secondary apart and will likely do it all over again. This time it will be in front of the TV audience.

Patriots Player to Watch: Kenbrell Thompkins

Jun 12, 2013; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins makes a reception during minicamp at the practice fields of Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports

This kid has been turning heads and will likely be starting on offense. He went undrafted during the offseason, but he is grabbing the attention of the Patriots staff and fans. He will be one to watch.

Matchup to Watch: Vincent Jackson vs Patriots Secondary 

Jul 25, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs during training camp at One Buccaneer Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

I mentioned it earlier, Vincent Jackson tore up the Patriots secondary in there practices together this week. Jackson is a tough matchup for any corner.

Prediction

Aug 3, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs with the ball during training camp at One Buc Place. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

With Tom Brady possibly missing this game, the Buccaneers will walk away with the win. Vincent Jackson will probably put up some big numbers in his limited playing time.

Buccaneers 24, Patriots 10.