Quarterback Tom Brady waves to the fans as he runs off the field following his return to New England on Sunday night.

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady runs onto the field of Gillette Stadium to face the Patriots, the team he led to six Super Bowl titles, for the first time on Sunday.

Tom Brady runs onto the field with fans cheering in the background. prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

Brady screams as he takes the field prior to his first game against his former team.

Brady throws a pass in the first half.

Brady, right, looks to pass while pressured by New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger.

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, celebrates after his touchdown pass to tight end Hunter Henry in the first half.

Brady, right, is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon, left, in the first half.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., left, knocks the ball from the hands of New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor, right, in the third quarter.

Brady throws while pressured by Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore in the second half.

Brady is taken down by Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux after rushing 8 yards for a first down in the third quarter.

Brady celebrates after an 8-yard touchdown run by Ronald Jones.

Brady greets fans as he leaves the field following Tampa Bay's 19-17 win over the Patriots on Sunday night in Foxborough, Mass.