TAMPA -- Without the benefit of film review, an initial look at which New England Patriots were "up" and "down" following Thursday night's 19-14 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
UP
Danny Amendola The No. 3 receiver and top punt returner delivered some clutch plays in finishing with eight receptions for 77 yards, and three punt returns for 51 yards. On a 40-yard punt return, he smiled in saying it was almost a "house call." Said quarterback Tom Brady: "Danny played great. He always does.