What happened: During wet conditions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles made his strategy clear on the sideline, telling his staff, "I would run it. I'd run it." Tampa Bay followed the instruction, relying on a persistent rushing attack to control tempo and secure the shutout.
NFL·RECAP·November 2, 2026 12:35 PM ET
Buccaneers grind out 16-0 win in the rain
Todd Bowles repeatedly called for the ground game.
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