Tampa Bay Buccaneers win NFL game without completing a pass, first time that's happened in half a century
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made NFL history by failing to complete a single pass in their rain-soaked 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, a feat only previously recorded once since the Super Bowl era began in 1974.
- The Bucs set a new franchise rushing record with 324 yards, with standout performances from Bucky Irving (170 yards) and Kenneth Gainwell (140 yards), capitalizing on the adverse weather conditions.
- Coach Todd Bowles emphasized that the weather dictated their run-heavy game plan, highlighting the challenges of passing in heavy rain and wind during the game at Raymond James Stadium.
- Despite quarterback Baker Mayfield attempting only three passes without a completion, the Bucs' ground game dominated, contrasting with the Falcons’ struggling passing offense, which included four interceptions from Michael Penix Jr.
- The win revitalizes the Buccaneers' position in the NFC South and underscores the effectiveness of adapting strategies to weather conditions in NFL games.
