Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers complete win against Falcons with statistics not seen since 1933

Key Points:

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-0 against the Atlanta Falcons without completing a single pass, marking the first such occurrence since the 1945 Pittsburgh Steelers and the first team with no completions to win by double digits since then.
• Quarterback Baker Mayfield went 0-for-3 passing in a rain-soaked game, but Tampa Bay relied heavily on their rushing attack, amassing 324 yards on the ground led by Bucky Irving's 170 yards and a touchdown, and Kenneth Gainwell's 140 yards.
• Irving and Gainwell became the first NFL teammates to each have 25+ carries and 125+ rushing yards in the same game, highlighting the Buccaneers' dominant ground strategy amid adverse weather conditions.
• Tampa Bay's defense forced four interceptions from Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who completed only eight of 24 passes for 125 yards, contributing significantly to the shutout victory.
• The Buccaneers have now won consecutive games against NFC South rivals despite Mayfield's limited passing success, relying on a strong running game and a stifling defense to secure victories.