Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles breaks down what makes linebacker Alex Anzalone a special part of the team's defense.

The Buccaneers beat the Falcons without completing a pass on Sunday.

The Bucs have 12 interceptions, including four in a shutout of the Falcons, and the 3-5 team is back in the NFC South race before Sunday night in Chicago.

Alex Anzalone has best game as a Buc

Todd Bowles’ 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has emerged as one of the best units in the league halfway through the season. But just how impressive has Tampa Bay’s defense been this season?

The Bucs' linebackers, Antoine Winfield Jr.'s return and a ball-control plan should carry over, but red-zone misses and zero completions need answers.

Alex Anzalone and the Buccaneers' defense picked off Michael Penix Jr. four times in a 16-0 shutout, while Tampa Bay won without a completion in the rain.

Highlights from the Week 8 matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2026 NFL season.

Bucs vs Falcons week eight game recap.