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Sean Tucker - Doesn't see field on offense in win Tucker didn't play any offensive snaps in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact The Bucs' RB3 played one snap on special teams. He stayed glued to the sideline, as Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell ran roughshod all over the Atlanta defense, combining for 52 carries for 310 yards and one touchdown. Tucker won't hold much fantasy value unless one of Irving or Gainwell goes down with an injury.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cade Otton - No catches again in Week 8 win Otton wasn't targeted in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact Playing in rain-soaked conditions, the Bucs attempted just three passes all afternoon, as Baker Mayfield failed to complete any of the three. Otton has now posted back-to-back zero-catch games and has minimal fantasy appeal outside of the deepest of TE-premium formats. He has 19 grabs for 186 yards and no touchdowns on 30 targets through eight games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Chase McLaughlin - Hits three field goals in win McLaughlin made all three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact The kicker connected from 46, 34 and 42 yards as he accounted for a majority of his team's points. McLaughlin has yet to miss this season, hitting 19 field goals and 17 extra points through eight games.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst III: Fighting For Each Other | Bucs Players' Table Team Reporter Casey Phillips chats with Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson and WR Ted Hurst III after Week 8 vs. the Atlanta Falcons. They...

NOVEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

A two-game winning streak has been good enough to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in the race for the NFC South title

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Yaya Diaby - Out Week 8 with MCL sprain Head coach Todd Bowles said that Diaby (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and won't be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' offic...

Impact Diaby exited this past Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons with the knee injury, which was revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain following an MRI on Monday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Though Diaby will miss at least one game due to the injury, Bowles expressed hope that the Buccaneers' Week 10 bye would aid the edge rusher's recovery and allow him to avoid a stint on injured reserve.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 8 2026 | Top Images Gallery View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1, 2026

NOVEMBER 2 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

Coach Kevin Stefanski, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and the Atlanta Falcons asked too much of Michael Penix Jr. against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Saints find themselves all alone in the NFC South basement after the bye week The New Orleans Saints could at least say the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were at the bottom of the NFC South with them. Well, that changed over th...

NOVEMBER 2 • WHODATDISH.COM

It’s Time For A Coaching Change In Dallas; Lions QB Jared Goff Silences The Noise

What is Jerry Jones waiting for? Plus, Jared Goff beats the heat, what the Broncos finally found and what the Chiefs are still missing.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

It’s Time For A Coaching Change In Dallas; Lions QB Jared Goff Silences The Noise

Overreaction Monday: Time For Cowboys To Make Big Changes? Bo Nix Is Mr. Clutch?

Is it time for the Cowboys to revamp the coaching staff? Was the Vikings' 6-0 start fake? We determine which overreactions are real or not.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Overreaction Monday: Time For Cowboys To Make Big Changes? Bo Nix Is Mr. Clutch?

Buccaneers turn to old-school football and running teams dominated in Week 8

Baker Mayfield only threw three passes, completed zero and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thrilled with those results

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

NFL Week 8 Defining Stats: Bucs Win Without Passing; Cowboys Collapse

The Buccaneers became just the second team in the Super Bowl era to win without completing a pass. See the stats that defined Week 8.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 8 Defining Stats: Bucs Win Without Passing; Cowboys Collapse

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

Tampa Bay got a huge division win over Atlanta on Sunday, running the ball in rainy conditions so well they didn't need to complete a single...

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

NFL Fallout Week 8: Ravens Must Plan For A Future Without Lamar Jackson

The Ravens can't commit long term to Lamar Jackson. The Vikings shouldn't commit this entire season to Kyler Murray. Here are Ralph Vacchian...

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Fallout Week 8: Ravens Must Plan For A Future Without Lamar Jackson

Baker Mayfield - Makes ignominious history in win Mayfield failed to complete any of his three pass attempts in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 14 yards.

Impact The afternoon-long rainy conditions in Tampa Bay and the Falcons' defense's complete inability to slow down the Buccaneers' ground attack led to Mayfield barely putting in any work as a passer. In the process, the Bucs became the first team since 1974 to win a game without a single completion, and the bizarre circumstances left Mayfield's fantasy managers with a dead spot in their lineups. Mayfield will naturally be a lot busier when he travels to the Windy City to face the Bears' aggressive offense in a Week 9 road showdown next Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Godwin Jr. - Zero catches in rain-soaked win Godwin failed to catch his lone target in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.

Impact The Bucs attempted three total passes in Sunday's rain-soaked conditions, and Baker Mayfield didn't complete any of the three. Instead, Tampa Bay ran the ball 56 times and coasted to an easy win on the backs of Bucky Irving, Kenny Gainwell and the defense. Godwin will do battle with the Chicago secondary next Sunday, positioning the veteran wideout as a WR4 in fantasy. Emeka Egbuka (foot) could be back for that one after missing the past two contests.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Baker Mayfield on Bucs' historic win with zero pass completions Baker Mayfield reacts after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut out the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 without completing a single pass in NFL Week 8.

NOVEMBER 2 • USATODAY.COM

NFL Week 8 Highlights: Rams Handle Chargers, Broncos Hang On To Beat Chiefs

Here are all the highlights from Sunday's slate of games.

NOVEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Week 8 Highlights: Rams Handle Chargers, Broncos Hang On To Beat Chiefs

Kenny Gainwell - Career-best rushing yardage total in win Gainwell rushed 25 times for 140 yards in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact On a bizarre afternoon where the Buccaneers became the first team since 1974 to win a game without a single completion, Gainwell and backfield Bucky Irving carried the offense on their shoulders. Gainwell logged two fewer carries and gained 30 less yards than Irving, but the former's totals were both career highs. Gainwell showed no signs of the hip injury that had plagued him during the practice week, thanks to back-to-back contests with highly unusual game scripts, the change-of-pace back has rushed for 228 yards on 39 carries over that span. Nevertheless, Gainwell still projects to serve in a clear complementary role behind Irving most weeks.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. vows to bounce back from worst performance of his young career

Michael Penix Jr. had the worst performance of his NFL career while playing near his hometown

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Bucky Irving - Career-high rushing yards in win Irving rushed 27 times for 170 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 16-0 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Impact The Buccaneers became the first team since 1974 to win a game without completing a single pass, so Irving was a true one-man wrecking crew as far as the offense was concerned. The talented running back's yardage total was a career-high figure, and the performance was the third of over 100 yards for Irving already this season. The third-year back added his fifth rushing touchdown of the campaign on a four-yard run to close out the scoring with 3:47 remaining, and Irving is now up to 728 rushing yards and 5.0 yards per carry heading into a Week 9 road matchup against the Bears next Sunday night.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bucky Irving doesn't care about the weather when it comes to football

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Buccaneers Become First NFL Team In 52 Years To Win Without Completing A Pass

In a driving rain in Tampa, the Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 without completing a pass, a feat unseen in the NFL for 52 years.

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Buccaneers Become First NFL Team In 52 Years To Win Without Completing A Pass

Photos: Postgame Celebration | Falcons vs. Bucs Week 8 2026 View the postgame celebration of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' regular season Week 8 win vs. the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 1 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

It’s Time For A Coaching Change In Dallas; Lions QB Jared Goff Silences The Noise

Overreaction Monday: Time For Cowboys To Make Big Changes? Bo Nix Is Mr. Clutch?

Buccaneers turn to old-school football and running teams dominated in Week 8

NFL Week 8 Defining Stats: Bucs Win Without Passing; Cowboys Collapse

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

NFL Fallout Week 8: Ravens Must Plan For A Future Without Lamar Jackson

NFL Week 8 Highlights: Rams Handle Chargers, Broncos Hang On To Beat Chiefs

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. vows to bounce back from worst performance of his young career

Bucky Irving doesn't care about the weather when it comes to football

Buccaneers Become First NFL Team In 52 Years To Win Without Completing A Pass

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The Buccaneers are back in the NFC South race thanks to a dominant offensive line and run game

Stefanski, Rees and Falcons ask too much of Penix and passing game in loss mired by 4 interceptions

It’s Time For A Coaching Change In Dallas; Lions QB Jared Goff Silences The Noise

Overreaction Monday: Time For Cowboys To Make Big Changes? Bo Nix Is Mr. Clutch?

Buccaneers turn to old-school football and running teams dominated in Week 8

NFL Week 8 Defining Stats: Bucs Win Without Passing; Cowboys Collapse

Tough Mudders: Inside All The Oddities Of Buccaneers Completion-Less Win vs. Falcons

NFL Fallout Week 8: Ravens Must Plan For A Future Without Lamar Jackson

NFL Week 8 Highlights: Rams Handle Chargers, Broncos Hang On To Beat Chiefs

Falcons' Michael Penix Jr. vows to bounce back from worst performance of his young career

Bucky Irving doesn't care about the weather when it comes to football

Buccaneers Become First NFL Team In 52 Years To Win Without Completing A Pass