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3 Stars of the Game Against Atlanta

Against the Falcons in Week Eight, three players stood out for the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium…

By Brianna Dix · Buccaneers

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:23 PM

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Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell, and Alex Anzalone stood out in Tampa Bay's 16-0 shutout against Atlanta.
Tampa Bay set a franchise record with 324 rushing yards against the Falcons.
Bucky Irving recorded a career-high 170 rushing yards, while Kenny Gainwell added a career-high 140 yards.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in Week 8 behind standout performances from Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell, and Alex Anzalone. Tampa Bay set a franchise single-game record with 324 rushing yards on 56 carries at Raymond James Stadium, marking consecutive 200-plus-yard rushing games for the first time in team history.

Irving led the ground attack with a career-high 170 rushing yards, while Gainwell added a career-best 140 yards. Defensively, Anzalone anchored the shutout by recording six tackles and two first-quarter interceptions off Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

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