Tampa Bay Buccaneers win NFL game without completing a pass, first time that's happened in half a century

In a rain-drenched game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved a rare feat by not completing a single pass, relying instead on a record-breaking rushing performance of 324 yards to secure a 16-0 victory. This offensive strategy, dictated by the severe weather conditions, marked the first time a team has failed to complete a pass in the Super Bowl era since 1974. Key rushing performances from Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell were instrumental in the Buccaneers’ win, revitalizing their position in the NFC South.

• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won a game without completing a single pass.
• This is the first time this has happened in the Super Bowl era, with the last occurrence being in 1974 by the Buffalo Bills.
• The Buccaneers set a new club rushing record with 324 yards.
• Bucky Irving rushed for 170 yards, and Kenneth Gainwell added 140 rushing yards.
• The extreme weather conditions (rain and wind) heavily influenced the team’s decision to focus on rushing.
• The Falcons’ quarterback Michael Penix Jr. completed only 8 of 24 passes and threw four interceptions.