TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to kick off their playoff campaign with a Wild Card Round showdown against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday night.
This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of the Week 1 clash between the two teams, which the Buccaneers won 37-20. The Buccaneers enter the playoffs as NFC South champions for the fourth consecutive year, while the Commanders secured a Wild Card berth with a 12-5 record.
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Both teams boast high-powered offenses, ranking among the top five in the NFL in scoring, points per drive, rushing yards per game, and offensive touchdowns. The Buccaneers, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, will look to continue their offensive dominance against the Commanders, who are spearheaded by standout rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
This marks the fourth postseason meeting between the two franchises, with the Buccaneers holding a 2-1 advantage in previous playoff encounters.
This Wild Card game promises to be a thrilling contest between two high-powered offenses.
The Buccaneers will be looking to leverage their home-field advantage and playoff experience to advance to the next round, while the Commanders, led by their dynamic rookie quarterback, will be aiming to pull off an upset and continue their impressive season.
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How to Watch, Listen, and Livestream
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
- TV: NBC / Peacock / Universo / TeleXitos
- Broadcast Crew: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Chris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (reporter)
Radio:
- Tampa Bay/Sarasota: Bucs Flagship Station WXTB 97.9 FM
- Broadcast Crew: Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play), Dave Moore (color), T.J. Rives (reporter)
- Spanish Radio (Tampa Bay): WTMP – LA INVASORA 1150 AM, 96.1 FM, 92.9 FM, 102.1 FM
- Broadcast Crew: Carlos Bohorquez (play-by-play), Martin Gramatica (color), Santiago Gramatica (sideline reporter)
Satellite Radio:
- Sirius/XM Channel 226 (away), 225 (home)
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