How did the Buccaneers beat the Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass?

In heavy rain in Tampa, the Buccaneers simply stopped throwing. Baker Mayfield went 0 for 3 for zero yards while Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell ran the ball, and Todd Bowles's defense intercepted Michael Penix four times. The hosts said it was the first double-digit win without a completion since the 1945 Steelers beat the Chicago Cardinals 23-0, and Zach, a Bucs fan, said the division is now Tampa Bay's to lose.

• Over the last two weeks the Bucs have 572 rushing yards, eight takeaways, six sacks and a blocked kick, with Mayfield attempting 14 passes.
• The hosts also cited a 1974 Bills win over the Jets in which Joe Ferguson went 0 for 2 and O.J. Simpson led all rushers.
• Tampa Bay sits 3-5 but is unbeaten inside the NFC South.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on Pardon My Take (2026-11-02). Read the whole episode summary →

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