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Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Bucs make history in win vs. Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the first team since 1974 to win an NFL game without completing a pass. The weather at Raymond James Stadium against the Falcons made it incredibly difficult to throw the ball, so the Buccaneers committed…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Bucs make history in win vs. Falcons
Key Things to Know
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers became the first NFL team since 1974 to win without completing a pass.
  • Tampa Bay defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in a shutout victory.
  • The Buccaneers rushed for more than 300 yards due to adverse weather at Raymond James Stadium.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0, becoming the first NFL team since 1974 to win a game without completing a pass. Challenging weather conditions at Raymond James Stadium severely limited passing, prompting Tampa Bay to rely exclusively on the ground game.

Tampa Bay accumulated over 300 rushing yards in the shutout victory, compensating for quarterback Baker Mayfield's lack of completions. The victory marked the Buccaneers' third win in four games under head coach Todd Bowles, keeping the team firmly in contention for the NFC South division title.

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