Bucs Win 16‑0 Without Passes
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In a torrential downpour, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16‑0, completing no passes at all. The Bucs and quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted just three passes during the game, relying on a run game that recorded a team‑record 324 yards on 56 attempts and a stifling defense that intercepted Michael Penix Jr. four times. Running back Bucky Irving rushed for 170 yards and a score, while Kenneth Gainwell managed 140 yards on the ground. It was a classic “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy on offense once it was clear that the run game was working and the defense was balling. The Bucs and Falcons now have identical 3‑5 records.
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- 2026-11-01 — Bucs Win 16‑0 Without Passes
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