The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off an improbable 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on the backs of a dominant running game and an elite defensive performance.
Baker Mayfield attempted just three passes in 60 offensive plays, and went the entire game without completing one. The Buccaneers became just the second team in the Super Bowl era to go an entire game without completing a pass, joining the 1974 Buffalo Bills.
Still, that didn’t stop Tampa Bay from putting forth an impressive offensive performance, with Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell leading the way on the ground.
Buccaneers are embracing their identity as a run-first offense
Mayfield’s zero-completion day comes just a week after attempting only 11 passes in a dominant win over the Panthers.
It’s yet another step in the Buccaneers embracing their identity as a run-first offense.
Last week, Tampa Bay rushed for 258 yards on 49 attempts for an impressive 5.3 yards per carry.
This week, they set a franchise record with 324 rushing yards on 56 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt.
Irving rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, while Gainwell rushed for 140 yards on 25 carries.
To make that performance even more i...