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ClutchPoints’ NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: Minnesota is last undefeated to fall

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Unexpected shootouts and disappointing key matchups were the storylines for Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, with the BUF-BAL matchup failing to live up to the pre-game billing and the NYJ-LV, DAL-AZ, and CIN-TEN games putting up 213 total points between the three. Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 9 NFL Power Rankings to see where […] The post ClutchPoints’ NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: Minnesota is last undefeated to fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bengals Urged to Add Former No. 3 Pick After Injury

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback D.J. Turner left the team’s Week 8 win over the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury. While the timeline for his return is unclear, cornerback was already a weaker position, so the team might have to go out and make a move. While a significant move like a trade might not be […] The post Bengals Urged to Add Former No. 3 Pick After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Was Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce, Chiefs’ meltdown vs. Broncos?

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In Week 8, the Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos in dramatic fashion, but was Travis Kelce’s wife, Taylor Swift, at the game at Empower Field at Mile High? It does not appear that Swift was at Empower Field (via the New York Post). This means that she has not been to the […] The post Was Taylor Swift at Travis Kelce, Chiefs’ meltdown vs. Broncos? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr.’s Ugly Bucs Loss Came With Personal Heartbreak

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The Falcons QB endured the worst performance of his career in Tampa Bay, but the circumstances surrounding Sunday's game made it even harder to accept. The post Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr.’s Ugly Bucs Loss Came With Personal Heartbreak appeared first on HEAVY.

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Patrick Mahomes admits to AFC West reality after Chiefs loss to Broncos

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Patrick Mahomes flung a desperation pass hoping to squeeze some final heroics against the Denver Broncos. But the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback took a sack before firing the ball off, ending the game. And the conclusion of that dramatic 28-24 Broncos win forced Mahomes to admit a new, AFC West reality. Mahomes got honest with […] The post Patrick Mahomes admits to AFC West reality after Chiefs loss to Broncos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baker Mayfield didn’t talk to Kevin Stefanski after Buccaneers beat Falcons, and it doesn’t sound like he wanted to

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shut down the Atlanta Falcons, 16-0, at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday despite Baker Mayfield having zero completions. Mayfield went 0-of-3, as the nonstop rain forced the Buccaneers to abandon their passing game to survive the Falcons. He had four carries for 14 yards. Bucky Irving had 27 carries for 170 […] The post Baker Mayfield didn’t talk to Kevin Stefanski after Buccaneers beat Falcons, and it doesn’t sound like he wanted to appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes promise after throwing away Buccaneers game with 4 interceptions

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Atlanta Falcons third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has vowed to bounce back after putting forth the worst performance of his young NFL career in Sunday’s 16-0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Returning to his home state of Florida, where he grew up in Dade City and attended high school in Tampa, Penix labored […] The post Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. makes promise after throwing away Buccaneers game with 4 interceptions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Just how bad was Michael Penix Jr. in Falcons’ loss to Buccaneers? This stat will blow your mind

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Michael Penix Jr. had a brutal performance to forget following the Atlanta Falcons’ 16-0 shutout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. Penix is halfway through the third season of his NFL career with the Falcons. Injuries and inconsistent play have limited his production on the field, but he has showed his potential […] The post Just how bad was Michael Penix Jr. in Falcons’ loss to Buccaneers? This stat will blow your mind appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Never Seen Anything Like This Before,’ ‘How Is This Possible?’ — NFL Fans in Disbelief As Baker Mayfield Records 0 Passing Yards in Bucs’ Win vs. Falcons

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NFL fans were left in disbelief after Baker Mayfield went 0-for-3 for zero passing yards in the Buccaneers' rain-soaked 16-0 win over the Falcons.

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‘Best Team In the NFC South,’ ‘Stuck In a State of Football Mediocrity’ — NFL Analysts React to Buccaneers’ Bizarre Statement Win vs. Falcons

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The Bucs have won back-to-back games against the Falcons and Panthers, but is this team the favorite in the NFC South? PFN's analysts weigh in.

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Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest after zero completions vs. Falcons

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Baker Mayfield is focused on winning games, not worrying about his performance in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 16-0 shutout win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. Mayfield has been playing in the NFL since 2018, going through his fourth season with the Buccaneers. He stands out as one of the best quarterbacks in the […] The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield gets brutally honest after zero completions vs. Falcons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baker Mayfield achieves feat not seen in the NFL in over 50 years

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Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers accomplished the impossible on Sunday in a win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 16-0 on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., and they did so without completing a single pass. Mayfield went 0/3 with 0 yards and ran out a winner anyway. … The post Baker Mayfield achieves feat not seen in the NFL in over 50 years appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield didn’t complete a pass in win vs. Falcons

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers is firmly in NFC South contention after earning a 16-0 victory versus the Atlanta Falcons, and they did not even need Baker Mayfield in this one. The veteran quarterback was 0-of-3 during a rain-heavy divisional showdown in Raymond James Stadium, as the Bucs became the first team to win a game […] The post Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield didn’t complete a pass in win vs. Falcons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucs Make NFL History in Week 8 Win Over Falcons

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 in a game where quarterback Baker Mayfield did not complete a pass. The game was played through rain for most of the game, and conditions did not call for passing. Tampa Bay leaned on turnovers and running the football in what turned out to be a […] The post Bucs Make NFL History in Week 8 Win Over Falcons appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Baker Mayfield Isn’t Completing Passes, Getting Yards vs. Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons know that Baker Mayfield isn’t going to throw the football on Sunday. They still can’t stop the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ offense in Week 8. By late in the third quarter, Bucs RB Bucky Irving actually had more rushing yards by himself than the two teams had combined offensive yards. Nothing summed it […] The post Why Baker Mayfield Isn’t Completing Passes, Getting Yards vs. Falcons appeared first on HEAVY.

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Appalling Michael Penix Jr. vs. Baker Mayfield halftime stats need to be seen to be believed

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On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Falcons hit the road to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFC South matchup. The field was swamped by rain in Tampa Bay for this one, causing both teams to lean heavily on the run early on amid the downpour. It was the worst half of Falcons quarterback […] The post Appalling Michael Penix Jr. vs. Baker Mayfield halftime stats need to be seen to be believed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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