Tampa Bay Buccaneers win without completing a pass against Falcons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on November 2, 2026, marking a unique historical feat. This is the first time since 1974 that a team won a game without completing a pass. Bucky Irving rushed for a career-high 170 yards and a touchdown, contributing to a franchise-record 324 rushing yards. The Buccaneers improved to 3-5, closing in on the Carolina Panthers for first place in the NFC South. Atlanta fell to 3-5 and has lost three of its last four games.
- •Tampa Bay rushes for 324 yards, a franchise record.
- •Baker Mayfield did not complete a pass for Tampa Bay.
- •Kenny Gainwell adds 140 rushing yards for the Buccaneers.
- •Michael Penix Jr. throws four interceptions for Atlanta.
- •Buccaneers improve to 3-5, Falcons also at 3-5.
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"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won despite record ineptitude.
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