The Buccaneers are somehow up 9-0 on the Falcons today, despite their quarterback Baker Mayfield rocking an unheard-of 0-for-9 passing stat line. But you know what’s even wilder? Falcons QB Michael Penix has been straight-up struggling more, already tossing three picks in what’s turned into an absolutely brutal game in Tampa.
Penix’s Interception Nightmare
Man, what a sloppy day out there. It’s rainy, windy, and just plain nasty in Tampa, and Penix is feeling the pressure big time. He’s only 2-for-9 for a measly 24 yards, with zero touchdowns and already three interceptions to his name. This is an absolute nightmare for the Falcons offense. Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone has been a ball hawk, grabbing two of those picks himself, with Jacob Parrish snagging the third. If the Falcons want any shot at getting back into this one, Penix has to find a way to stop throwing the ball to the other team. Seriously, this offense needs to get some points on the board.
Mayfield’s Zero Completions, Bucs’ Strange Lead
While Penix is giving the ball away like it’s candy, Baker Mayfield isn’t exactly lighting it up either. He’s got zero completions on nine attempts, which is almost as unbelievable as Penix’s three picks. Yet, somehow, the Buccaneers have carved out a two-possession, 9-0 lead without a single completed pass from their own quarterback. It just shows you how much of a struggle this game has been on both sides, but especially for the Falcons.
What an absolute mess in Tampa right now. The Falcons are bleeding turnovers, and they have got to clean up their act in this nasty weather if they want any chance at getting back into this game. It’s 9-0 Bucs, with some of the craziest stat lines you’ll see all year, and this one is far from over.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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