Against the Falcons in Week Eight, three players stood out for the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium

Tampa Bay's defense won the battle on third downs in the shutout win over Atlanta, in particular on short third downs against an offense with one of the NFL's best running backs

View the top images of Tampa Bay's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 1, 2026

No team is close to the Buccaneers through eight weeks in the difference between what is gaining on the ground on offense and allowing on defense…The Bucs accomplished a feat the NFL has not seen since 1945

Against the Falcons in Week Eight, Buccaneers inside linebacker Alez Anzalone galvanized the defense with a standout performance, including two interceptions of Michael Penix Jr.

On this week's edition of "After The Whistle", Tampa Bay Buccaneers sideline reporter Jay Recher looks back at the Bucs 16-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons in the pouring rain on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium. We have a TON of highlights from the victory, including the FOUR interceptions, the historic rushing performances. ALSO, we've got interviews with Head Coach Todd Bowles, QB Baker Mayfield, RB Kenny Gainwell, LG Ben Bredeson and LB Alex Anzalone AND a chat with the voice of the Buccaneers, Tony Castricone!

Top observations from the Buccaneers' shutdown 16-0 victory over the Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Week Eight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media the day after the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed getting the tough, gritty win, everybody being on the same page and looking ahead to Chicago.

View the best plays from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season.

The Buccaneers ran for a single-game franchise-record 324 yards amid very wet conditions and the defense intercepted Michael Penix four times in a one-sided 16-0 victory that stands as the Bucs' first shutout since the 2023 season finale

Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell became just the second duo in Bucs history to each top 100 rushing yards in the same game, joining the "Lightning and Thunder" pairing of Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott exactly 28 yards after the first occurrence

Watch as Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles addresses the team in the locker room following the Bucs' 16-0 victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 at Raymond James Stadium in Week Eight

Following wins at Carolina and Atlanta that propelled the Bucs back into the NFC South race, they will now take on QB Caleb Williams and the Bears in Chicago on Sunday night in Week Eight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season. QB Mayfield discussed the offensive line taking over, the defense's dominance and being thrilled with the W vs. the Falcons.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers T Luke Goedeke, CB Zyon McCollum, T Tristan Wirfs, LB Alex Anzalone, S Tykee Smith and CB Jacob Parrish spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season. HC Bowles discussed succeeding while playing in rough weather, the big day on the ground and the defense intercepting Michael Penix Jr. four times.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Bucky Irving spoke to the media after the Bucs' game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL Season. RB Irving discussed the historic game from the rushing attack, his mentality as a ball carrier and QB Baker Mayfield's leadership.

View RB Bucky Irving's best plays against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.

View RB Kenny Gainwell's best plays against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season.