Baker Mayfield, Bucs Beat Falcons Despite Unreal Stat That Hasn't Happened in 52 Years

In the modern NFL, the passing game reigns supreme. But not for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

In a torrential downpour, the Bucs defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 despite not completing a single pass. Going an entire game without a single completion is one of the rarest feats in the sport:

The Bucs and quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted just three passes during the game, relying both on a run game that recorded a team-record 324 yards on 56 attempts and a stifling defense that intercepted Michael Penix Jr. four times.

Running back Bucky Irving rushed for 170 yards and a score, while Kenneth Gainwell managed 140 yards on the ground.

It was very much an "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy on offense once it was clear that the run game was working and the defense was balling. The Bucs and Falcons now have identical 3-5 records.