"Zero completed passes yet a 16-0 blowout win" — An unbelievable record achieved for the first time in 52 years... Coach also stunned: "First time winning like this"

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An incredible record was born in the National Football League (NFL) for the first time in a whopping 52 years.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in their home game of the 2026 NFL regular season held on the 2nd (Korean time) at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, USA.

With this win, Tampa Bay extended its winning streak to two games and improved its record to three wins and five losses for the season. Meanwhile, Atlanta also fell to a record of three wins and five losses.

Most notably, a rare statistical feat was recorded in this game. Tampa Bay secured a victory without completing a single pass.

On this day, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted only three passes, all of which failed. He posted a 0% completion rate, resulting in zero passing yards.

Despite this, the team achieved a decisive 16-point victory. They even secured a scoreless win, not allowing the opponent to score a single point.

The official NFL website also highlighted that "Tampa Bay won despite Mayfield attempting only three passes and failing to complete any of them."

It further noted, "Tampa Bay became the second team in history to win without a completed pass. Previously, the Buffalo Bills set this record in 1974."

At that time, Buffalo defeated the New York Jets 16-12. Tampa Bay has now replicated a record that had not been achieved for a whopping 52 years since then.

Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles also expressed his surprise. When asked after the game if he had ever experienced winning without completing a single pass, Bowles replied, "I have never had such an experience. But everything has a first time."

Weather conditions played a significant role in this historic achievement. At the time, torrential rain poured down on the stadium. Strong winds also blew, making it difficult for players to handle the ball properly.

The opposing team, Atlanta, struggled with passing attempts despite the bad weather. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had his passes intercepted by the opposing defense a whopping three times within the first 18 minutes of the game, surrendering possession.

In contrast, Tampa Bay chose a different strategy. Instead of passing, they focused on rushing (ground attacks), carrying the ball directly to run.

Coach Bowles explained, "We did not say we would not pass. The weather made that decision for us."

He added, "Torrential rain was falling and strong winds were blowing. We could see that the ball was not flying properly."

This strategy proved effective. Tampa Bay's Bucky Irving advanced 170 yards on 27 rushing attempts. Kenneth Gainwell also recorded 140 yards on 25 rushes, breaking down Atlanta's defensive line.

Adding Mayfield's 14 rushing yards to this, Tampa Bay recorded a total of 324 rushing yards.

The NFL explained that "this is a new single-game record for the most rushing yards in Tampa Bay franchise history."

Mayfield of Tampa Bay said, "I consider this a victory. We won," adding, "In situations like this, it was important to have players in the right positions and execute precise rushing plays."

He emphasized, "I will do whatever it takes to win. The only thing that matters is winning."

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