Bucs run past Falcons in historic 16-0 win; Mayfield goes 0-for-3

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made NFL history on Sunday by winning a game without completing a single pass. Baker Mayfield finished 0-for-3 through the air, yet the team secured a 16-0 shutout victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Fox Sports reported this achievement marks the first time a team has won without a completion since the 1974 Buffalo Bills.

Tampa Bay relied entirely on its ground game to secure the win, with Bucky Irving rushing for 170 yards and Kenneth Gainwell adding 140 yards. The offense accumulated 324 rushing yards while finishing with negative net passing yards, a feat not seen since Washington in 1955. The team set a franchise record with 925 rushing yards over a four-game stretch.

Fantasy impact

Baker Mayfield's lack of passing volume limits his ceiling for future weeks, but the running backs and offensive line are now in elite form. Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell both posted career-high rushing yards in this contest, proving the offense can succeed without relying on the quarterback.

In the last two weeks, the Bucs guard Ben Bredeson noted that the matchups have been a blast. It's every offensive lineman's dream. The team's ability to run effectively against a top-five run defense suggests this strategy will continue to yield high fantasy points for running backs and tight ends who block.

What to do

Start Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell as RB1s in all formats following their combined 310-yard performance. The Buccaneers have proven they can win without passing, ensuring both backs will see heavy workloads against any defense.

Monitor the weather conditions and opponent run defenses before the next game, as the team may revert to passing if the ground game is stifled. For now, the run-first approach remains the primary path to scoring for Tampa Bay's fantasy assets.