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NFL·RECAP·November 1, 2026 04:15 PM ET

Penix Acknowledges Falcons Were Outplayed Following Defeat

Tampa Bay won without completing a pass in 52-year first.

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Penix: They were the better team today. #Falcons Via @marcraimondi on X

What happened: Atlanta Falcons quarterback <a href="https://wire.report/article/michael-penix-jr-logs-</a> offered a direct postgame evaluation Sunday, acknowledging that the opponent outplayed Atlanta. Penix dismissed weather as an excuse for the offensive struggles, noting that both squads played in the same heavy rain.

Why it matters: The loss adds further strain to an Atlanta offense searching for consistency following a difficult stretch. Tampa Bay secured the victory despite failing to record a single completion, exposing Atlanta's inability to capitalize on limited opponent passing production.

By the numbers: Tampa Bay became the first NFL team in 52 years to win a game without a completed pass, and just the sixth franchise to do so since 1940.

What to watch: The Falcons turn their attention to correcting offensive execution ahead of Week 10 preparations. Atlanta will look to establish rhythm in practice after struggling to generate sustained drives.

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