Buccaneers shut out Falcons, reviving NFC South playoff hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:08 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8, improving their record to 3-5. The Falcons, who fell to 3-5, struggled offensively as Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions in rainy conditions. This victory places the Buccaneers back in contention within the NFC South, now just half a game behind the Carolina Panthers. Next, Tampa Bay will face the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football, while Atlanta will play the Cincinnati Bengals in Madrid, Spain.
- •Buccaneers improve to 3-5 after shutting out Falcons 23-0.
- •Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions for Atlanta.
- •Tampa Bay is now in second place in the NFC South.
- •Buccaneers face the Bears next, while Falcons play Bengals in Spain.
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — NFC South: Bucs back from the dead after shutout win over Falcons
"Buccaneers back in NFC South mix after running over Falcons in Week 8
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