Buccaneers' rushing attack, defense overwhelm Falcons in 16-0 win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaned on their running game and defense to shut out the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium, earning their first home victory of the season. Tampa Bay rushed for a franchise-record 324 yards despite heavy rain, with Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell both setting career highs. Irving finished with 170 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries, while Gainwell added 140 yards on 25 attempts. Together, the two gained 310 rushing yards and 14 rushing first downs.
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