Bucs-Falcons Weather Update: Baker Mayfield 0-for-2 Passing in First Half

Torrential rain impacts passing game during Buccaneers-Falcons game in Tampa.

By Tony Adame · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:41 PM

Key Things to Know

Baker Mayfield posted zero passing yards in the first half against Atlanta amid torrential rain in Tampa.
The Buccaneers entered halftime leading 9-0 after relying on a 93 percent rushing play rate.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix completed 2 of 10 passes for 24 yards and threw three interceptions.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for zero passing yards on 0-for-2 passing in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons due to a torrential downpour at Raymond James Stadium. Despite the passing struggles in severe weather, the Buccaneers held a 9-0 lead over Atlanta at halftime after leaning heavily on their ground game.

The two teams combined for just 24 passing yards in the first half, the fewest in an NFL first half since 2011. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix completed two of 10 passes with three interceptions, two of which were secured by Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone.

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Bucs-Falcons Weather Update: Baker Mayfield 0-for-2 Passing in First Half

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