Falcons Suffer Shutout Loss to Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons (3-5) were defeated 16-0 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-5). The Buccaneers achieved this win without completing a pass, marking the first time an NFL team has done so since 1974. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix threw four interceptions.

In a game affected by heavy rain, the Buccaneers outrushed the Falcons 324 to 99 yards. Tampa Bay running backs Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell both set career highs in rushing yards.