Buccaneers Blank Falcons 16-0 With 0 Completions, First Such NFL Win Since 1974
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 1
Buccaneers Blank Falcons 16-0 With 0 Completions, First Such NFL Win Since 1974
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 1
Summary
Tampa Bay beat Atlanta 16-0 in heavy rain despite Baker Mayfield going 0-for-3, becoming the first NFL team since the 1974 Bills to win without a completed pass.
310 rushing yards from Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell powered the result, with Irving rushing for 170 and Gainwell 140 as the Buccaneers leaned almost entirely on the ground game.
Michael Penix Jr. unraveled in his hometown return, finishing 8-for-24 for 125 yards with four interceptions—three in the first quarter—as Todd Bowles' defense kept Atlanta scoreless.
The shutout left the Buccaneers and Falcons tied for second in the NFC South at 3-5, behind the 3-4 Panthers, with the Saints last at 2-5.