Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 despite failing to complete a single pass in wet, sloppy conditions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, despite the Falcons' quarterback Baker Mayfield failing to complete a single pass. The game was played under wet, sloppy conditions. Tampa Bay broke a team record with 324 rushing yards, marking the first time a team had zero pass completions since the Buffalo Bills did so against the Jets in 1974.
Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell's rushing efforts were pivotal, with Irving contributing 170 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, Gainwell adding 140 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries, while Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals to remain perfect this season. Mayfield, who had recently returned from a thumb injury, completed just 0 for 3 passes in his second game back. The Buccaneers' only loss since an 0-4 start last week was a 43-13 victory over the Panthers.
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