Tampa -- The Patriots depleted secondary simply could not stop Tampa Bay's offense.

Led by backup quarterbacks Brian Griese and Luke McCown, Tampa Bay went on scoring drives of 80, 59, and 86 yards to take a 17-3 lead at halftime.

Griese was 9-for-10 for 44 yard and McCown was 6-for-7 for 76 yards and a touchdown in the first half. Running back Michael Bennett rushed eight times for 57 yards in the first half for Tampa Bay.

Matt Cassel was much better in the first half than his 1-for-4, 1 interception performance in the first preseason game. He was 6-for-8 for 57 yards with no interceptions. Randy Moss has two catches for 25 yards and Wes Welker has three catches for 25 yards.

Stephen Gostkowski booted a 53 yard field goal to end the first half.