The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted three passes and completed none as rain-soaked conditions made both teams prioritize rushing. Tampa Bay gained 324 rushing yards, while Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 Sunday without completing a pass, as quarterback Baker Mayfield went 0-for-3 and took one sack. Heavy rain left the field wet and sloppy, making the running game a priority for both teams, NBC reported. Tampa Bay recorded 324 rushing yards and minus-2 passing yards, according to figures shared by the NFL. Mayfield said after the game, “I’ll do whatever it takes to win. That’s all that matters to me.” Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. threw four interceptions, SB Nation reported. Outlets differed on the feat’s history: NBC said the only earlier wins without a completion since 1933 were by the 1950 Browns and 1955 Redskins; SB Nation called Tampa Bay the sixth team to do it and said Buffalo’s 1974 win over the Jets was the previous instance, 52 years earlier.
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- NBC Sports — Buccaneers don't complete a pass, beat Falcons 16-0 ...
- ESPN — Buccaneers 16-0 Falcons (Nov 1, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
- NBC 6 South Florida — Winning without completing a pass? The Bucs just did it – NBC 6 South Florida
- sbnation.com — Baker Mayfield made NFL history without completing a single pass against Falcons | SB Nation
Verifier’s note
NBC Sports, SB Nation, ESPN, and NBC 6 South Florida all report that Tampa Bay beat Atlanta without completing a pass. ESPN also confirms the 16-0 score and that Baker Mayfield went 0-for-3.