An NFL team just won a game without completing a pass. No, seriously.
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Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers employed an extremely run-heavy offense in their Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons, attempting only three passes and completing none in a 16-0 victory.
- The game, played in heavy rain with standing water on the field, forced Tampa Bay to rely on 56 rushing attempts, the highest since 2010, showcasing an unusually predictable offensive strategy.
- This marked the first NFL win without a completed pass since 1974 and the first double-digit victory under such conditions since 1945, highlighting the rarity of the Buccaneers' approach.
- Quarterback Baker Mayfield, returning from a thumb injury, finished 0-for-3 passing but was positive after securing Tampa Bay’s first home win of the season following an 0-4 start.
- The Buccaneers had similarly leaned on the run game the previous week, rushing for 258 yards against Carolina, emphasizing a strategic shift under adverse weather conditions.
