The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are struggling through a literal slog amid heavy rain at Raymond James Stadium for their Week 8 matchup. The Bucs led the Falcons 9-0 at halftime, but the scoreboard doesn't convey just how miserable this game has been.In one of the more curious halftime box scores ever seen, Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield had zero yards passing in the first two quarters with his two throws going incomplete. Yet the Buccaneers got three field goals from Chase McLaughlin to take the lead. It's Pouring So Hard At The Buccaneers-Falcons Game.The Field Is Soaking Wet, And Every Play Is Turning Into A Slip And Slide.Somebody Bring Out The Snorkels. 🌧️🤿 pic.twitter.com/F9wtseXbVG— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) November 1, 2026Tampa Bay did get offense from its running game with Bucky Irving rushing for 107 yards on 19 carries. The Bucs had 146 total yards at the half, all on the ground, with Kenneth Gainwell contributing 27 yards and Mayfield rushing for 12. Atlanta had 97 total yards at halftime, 67 of them on the ground from Bijan Robinson. But QB Michael Penix Jr. threw for 24 yards and three interceptions, completing 2 of 10 passes. Penix's 24 yards were the only passing yards recorded after two quarters of play. This story will be updated with more information.
Buccaneers, Falcons combine for 24 first-half passing yards amid heavy rain in Tampa Bay
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Yahoo SportsBy Ian CasselberryEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Baker Mayfield had zero yards passing for the Bucs at the half, throwing two incomplete passes.
Key Takeaways
- Buccaneers, Falcons combine for 24 first-half passing yards amid heavy rain in Tampa Bay.
- Baker Mayfield had zero yards passing for the Bucs at the half, throwing two incomplete passes.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons are struggling through a literal slog amid heavy rain at Raymond James Stadium for their Week 8 matchup.
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