Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers complete win against Falcons with statistics not seen since 1933
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons by relying entirely on their rushing attack due to heavy rain. This win is statistically historic, marking the first time since 1933 that a team won by double digits without completing a single pass.
Why it matters
The game represents a rare statistical anomaly in modern NFL history, highlighting the impact of extreme weather on game strategy.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5) pulled off a 16-0, rain-soaked home victory against the Atlanta Falcons (3-5) on Sunday with a method not seen since 1945.
With quarterback Baker Mayfield not completing any of his three passes, the Buccaneers are now the first team with no completions in a game since the 1974 Buffalo Bills , who won their completion-less game 16-12 against the New York Jets . Tampa Bay is also the first team since the 1945 Pittsburgh Steelers to win a game by double digits without having a completion. Those Steelers beat the Cardinals 23-0 in that game. Finally, the Buccaneers became the first team to produce no completions and over 300 yards rushing (324) in a game since the Boston Braves, now the Washington Commanders , in 1933.
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