{"id":444630,"date":"2026-11-01T23:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444630\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T23:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T23:24:14","slug":"tampa-bay-buccaneers-become-first-nfl-team-to-win-game-since-1974-without-completing-a-single-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/444630\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Buccaneers become first NFL team to win game since 1974 without completing a single pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>   <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/Cg0vZy8xMWcxajNfc2h3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> Follow us on Google Discover <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>How do you win in the NFL without completing a single pass? Ask the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.<\/p>\n<p>Incredibly, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/topic\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"63833\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> defeat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0, without completing even one pass.<\/p>\n<p>It is the first time since 1974 that an NFL team has managed the feat. This came when the Buffalo Bills beat the New York Jets 16-12.<\/p>\n<p>Baker Mayfield was quarterback for the Buccaneers, and hoped to improve on his 64 passing yards against the Panthers last week. But he did not need a single one.<\/p>\n<p>A spectacular defensive effort from the Buccaneers completely destroyed the Falcons offense.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Penix Jr had four interceptions, all of which secured the Buccaneers impressive field position for the Tampa Bay run game to do the damage.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Anzalone had two interceptions, with Jacob Parrish and Zyon McCollum managing one each.<\/p>\n<p>On the ground for Tampa, Bucky Irving ran for 170 yards and a touchdown, at an impressive 6.3 yards per carry.<\/p>\n<p>Kicker Chase McLaughlin scored three field goals to complete the scoring.<\/p>\n<p>MORE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS STORIES<\/p>\n<p>  <a class=\"grv-tpwp-permalink-overlay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/talkingpoints\/tampa-bay-buccaneers-vs-atlanta-falcons-nfl-261101\/401873025-ft\/\" aria-label=\"Atlanta Falcons 0\u201316 Tampa Bay Buccaneers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">       <\/p>\n<p> Atlanta Falcons 0\u201316 Tampa Bay Buccaneers <\/p>\n<p>     Rain influenced poor passing game<\/p>\n<p>Baker Mayfield only attempted three passes all game, and failed to connect with any of them.<\/p>\n<p>It was a rainy day at the Raymond James Stadium, with drizzle throughout, which contributed to poor passing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>It did not suit either team, but Tampa\u2019s strong defense coped far better than the Falcons did, who are used to playing in a dome.<\/p>\n<p>This was the worst game of Penix Jr\u2019s career.<\/p>\n<p>While he threw for 41 yards, and 41 more yards than Mayfield, it was the Tampa Bay quarterback who somehow managed his team to a historic win \u2013 with zero completions.<\/p>\n<p>Join Our Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=hitc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hitc.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> Add to Preferred Sources <\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Follow us on Google Discover How do you win in the NFL without completing a single pass? 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