Bucs hold Falcons to zero passing yards in historic win
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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on November 1 in a rain-soaked game. Baker Mayfield completed zero passes but led his team with effective rushing plays. Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell contributed significantly to the win, combining for 324 rushing yards. The Falcons struggled offensively, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throwing four interceptions. Tampa's defense also excelled, limiting Atlanta's scoring opportunities. Next, the Falcons will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Spain.
- •Buccaneers score solely through rushing and field goals.
- •Bucky Irving records 170 rushing yards and one touchdown.
- •Kenneth Gainwell adds 140 rushing yards.
- •Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. struggles with four interceptions.
- •Next game for the Falcons is against the Bengals in Spain.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Zero passing yards, one win. Did the Bucs just reinvent the NFL in all the wrong ways?
"In a downpour against the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay decided throwing was for losers. They were proved right
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