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Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers Make Rare NFL History in 16-0 Shutout Over Falcons

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Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers Make Rare NFL History in 16-0 Shutout Over Falcons

A closer look at “Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers Make Rare NFL History in 16-0 Shutout Over Falcons”, exactly as the source publishes it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured a 16-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, but the scoreline only tells part of an unusual story. Quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted three passes and completed none of them, a statistical anomaly not seen in the NFL since 1933. According to league records, Mayfield became the first quarterback in 91 years to win a game while throwing zero completions on at least three attempts.

The Bucs leaned heavily on their running game and defense to control the contest, with the ground attack chewing clock and the defense forcing multiple turnovers. The shutout was Tampa Bay's first of the season and marked a significant step in the NFC South race. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.

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