The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) achieved a remarkable 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) on Sunday, marking a game characterized by unique statistics not seen since 1945.

In a rain-soaked match, quarterback Baker Mayfield did not complete any of his three passes, making the Buccaneers the first team since the 1974 Buffalo Bills to win a game without any completions. The last team to do so with a double-digit margin was the 1945 Pittsburgh Steelers, who triumphed 23-0. Additionally, the Buccaneers became the first team to record no completions while amassing over 300 rushing yards (324) since the Boston Braves in 1933.

Mayfield returned from a three-game absence due to a right thumb dislocation, and the heavy rain prompted the Buccaneers to rely heavily on their ground game. Key contributions included:

• Bucky Irving: 170 rushing yards, 1 touchdown on 27 carries (6.3 yards per carry)
• Kenneth Gainwell: 140 rushing yards on 25 carries (5.6 yards per carry)

Irving and Gainwell made history as the first teammate duo in NFL history to each have 25-plus carries and 125-plus rushing yards in the same game.

The Buccaneers also showcased a formidable defense, forcing Michael Penix Jr. of the Falcons into a career-high four interceptions, with Penix completing only 8 of 24 passes for 125 yards. This marked the first instance of a Falcons quarterback throwing four interceptions in a game since Kirk Cousins in the 2024 season.

With this win, the Buccaneers have now secured consecutive victories over their NFC South rivals, demonstrating resilience despite a struggling passing game.