NFL Week 8: Buccaneers Win Without a Completion as Jaguars Dominate Colts

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers achieved a historic and bizarre victory in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, defeating the Atlanta Falcons despite failing to record a single completed pass. In a rain-soaked encounter, the Buccaneers relied entirely on a dominant ground game and a stifling defensive effort to secure the win. Tampa Bay finished the contest with 324 rushing yards and minus-2 passing yards, becoming the first team since the 1974 Buffalo Bills to win an NFL game without a completion.

The Buccaneers' offensive success was driven by career-best rushing performances from Bucky Irving, who tallied 170 yards, and Kenny Gainwell, who added 140 yards on the ground. Defensively, Tampa Bay forced four interceptions against Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., with linebacker Alex Anzalone recording two of those takeaways in the first quarter alone. For the Falcons, the loss was a significant setback for an offense that had been averaging a league-high 31 points per game since Penix’s return in Week 3.

While the Jaguars celebrated the win, the victory came at a potential cost as several key players left the game with injuries. Nose tackle DaVon Hamilton was carted off the field with a right knee injury, while guard Ezra Cleveland, safety Eric Murray, and defensive end Travon Walker also exited the contest. Conversely, the Colts faced mounting questions regarding their direction. Following the recent trades of veteran leaders Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, the team appeared to lack cohesion. Quarterback Daniel Jones struggled, completing 19-of-28 passes for 144 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, leading to a late-game appearance by Anthony Richardson Sr. and further speculation regarding the team's future.