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Mayfield attempted just three passes, completing none of them, in Tampa Bay's 16-0 shutout win over Atlanta; torrential rain in Florida made handling conditions difficult, so he spent most of the day handing the ball to Irving and Gainwell as the Bucs racked up a team-record 324 rushing yards.

Buccaneers QB in historic zero-completion game; Tampa Bay defeated the Falcons 16-0 in a rain-soaked affair at Raymond James Stadium despite Mayfield attempting only three passes and converting on none of them. The Bucs became the second team (1974 Bills) in the Super Bowl era to win a game without a single completion, highlighting the extreme weather conditions and defensive dominance that negated Mayfield's passing role.

Mayfield attempted only three passes in Tampa Bay's 16-0 win over Atlanta due to dominant rushing conditions and early rain; the Buccaneers' game plan relied entirely on the run game with Irving and Gainwell combining for 310 yards on 52 carries.

Mayfield completed zero passes on 3 attempts in rainy conditions, finishing 0-for-3 with three fumbles (all recovered). Despite the lack of passing production, the Buccaneers won 9-0 over the Falcons by running the ball 56 times for 324 yards after Mayfield's final incomplete pass in the second half. The source credits offensive coordinator Zac Robinson for adapting to wet conditions.

Mayfield attempted only three passes in Tampa Bay's 16-0 victory over Atlanta in a driving rainstorm, finishing with -2 net passing yards due to a sack on one of his other dropbacks; the Buccaneers instead churned out a franchise record 324 rushing yards.

The Buccaneers have called only 16 pass plays over the last two weeks while running 104 plays total, with back-to-back wins suggesting a sustained run-focused offensive approach regardless of weather conditions going forward.

Mayfield went 0-for-3 on passes and threw for just 64 yards in Week 8 against Atlanta, yet still earned a 39.6 fantasy rating, better than Michael Penix Jr. on the other side. The Buccaneers won the game despite Mayfield's poor passing performance, relying instead on a dominant rushing attack led by Bucky Irving.

Baker Mayfield attempted three passes and did not complete a single one against the Falcons, making the Buccaneers the first team in NFL history to win a game without a passing yard. The source suggests that if Mayfield's thumb was still not completely healthy after missing a month, handing the ball off all day should mean he is close to full health going into the next game, as he has been back for two weeks.

Mayfield went 0 for 3 in Week 8 against Atlanta, marking the first time since 1974 that an NFL team won without completing a pass. This follows his 7-of-11 for 64 yards and a touchdown performance the prior week, meaning Mayfield has had fewer than 15 pass attempts and 75 yards combined over the last 8 quarters as the Buccaneers lean heavily on their ground game.

Baker Mayfield completed zero of three pass attempts for zero passing yards against Atlanta in Week 8, rushing for 14 yards on four carries. The source attributes the lack of passing volume to heavy rain and the Buccaneers' success in the running game rather than poor performance. Despite facing a good Chicago Bears defense next week, Mayfield can be considered a No. 2 fantasy quarterback.

Mayfield attempted just three passes to three different receivers and didn't complete any in the Buccaneers' 16-0 victory over Atlanta; he posted a 39.6 passer rating and nearly connected with Ted Hurst on a deep pass that would have brought the Bucs inside the five-yard line, but Hurst couldn't hang on.

Baker Mayfield attempted just three passes in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over Atlanta, all in the first half, with all three falling incomplete. The game featured soaking rain making throwing extremely difficult, and Tampa Bay leaned heavily into the running game in the second half.

Mayfield was under center for Tampa Bay's historic run-first game plan in Week 8, which featured the fewest first-half completions since 1978. He fumbled three times during the game, with one fumble scooped up on a broken play that he converted into a short rushing gain. Mayfield's role was minimal in the passing game as the Buccaneers prioritized ground attack in wet conditions against Atlanta.

Mayfield did not complete a pass in the game, yet the Buccaneers' offense was highly effective, accumulating 300 rushing yards and winning decisively 16-0. This demonstrates that Tampa Bay's offensive scheme and ground game were so dominant that Mayfield's passing inefficiency was irrelevant to the outcome.

Mayfield did not complete a pass yet the Buccaneers dominated the game, running for 300 yards and winning decisively 16-0; this reflects a game script where Tampa Bay's rushing attack and defense were so dominant that passing volume was unnecessary, not a reflection of Mayfield's capability.