Overview
- The Buccaneers, which beat the Falcons Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, ran 56 times, attempted three passes and completed none in a 16-0 shutout.
- Tampa Bay set a franchise single-game rushing mark with 324 yards, led by Bucky Irving (170 yards, 1 TD) and Kenneth Gainwell (140 yards).
- The defense produced four interceptions, including two by Alex Anzalone and picks by Jacob Parrish and Zyon McCollum, which created short fields that converted into points.
- Coach Todd Bowles said weather and ball security dictated the game plan and Baker Mayfield said he would ‘do whatever it takes’ after finishing 0-for-3 passing.
- The win moved Tampa Bay to 3-5 and tightened the NFC South race while raising questions about whether a run-first, low-pass approach is repeatable in normal conditions and putting Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. under scrutiny after four interceptions.