Buccaneers to Face Commanders in NFL Wild Card

The Washington Commanders will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday night, January 12, at 8 p.m. The Commanders, who secured the No. 6 seed with a strong 12-5 record, are entering the postseason for the first time since 2020, while the Buccaneers, the No. 3 seed, clinched the NFC South. This matchup marks a rematch of their Week 1 game, which the Buccaneers won 37-20, but both teams have evolved since then. Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been a standout for Washington, leading his team with impressive passing and rushing statistics, while Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield aims to leverage his strong performance this season against a vulnerable Commanders' defense. The game is anticipated to be closely contested, with the Bucs favored by 3 points at home.