NFL Wild Card Round: Where and how to watch Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, live stream, and broadcast details
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Washington Commanders at the Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida at 08:15 p.m. ET.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winners of the NFC South host the Washington Commanders in the fifth Wild Card match of the 2024 postseason. The Buccaneers look forward to rewrite last season’s depressing loss in the Divisional playoffs to the Detroit Lions at the Ford Field.
The Washington Commanders had one of their worst performances last year before their magical fairytale transformation happened this year. The Commanders’ new management brought in Dan Quinn and Kliff Kingsbury who were able to develop Jayden Daniels and lead the team into the playoffs.
The Commanders, who are playing only their second postseason in ten years have an opportunity to exact revenge on the Tampa Buccaneers. The Washington football team, as they were then known, under Ron Rivera sustained a divisional playoff loss against the Bucs in 2020.
The Commanders played the Bucs in Week 1 of the season. The latter had defeated the Commanders 37-20 with Baker Mayfield throwing 24-of-30 for 289 yards while scoring 4 passing touchdowns. Daniels shined in the game with two rushing touchdowns while he couldn’t perform well through the air.
When and what time is the Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wildcard game?
- Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders
- Day: Sunday, January 12, 2024
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
The Wildcard game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Washington Commanders will be held at the Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, January 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. local time.
Where can one catch the playoff game?
- Game: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Washington Commanders
- Day: Sunday, January 12, 2024
- TV: NBC
- Announcers: Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)
- Radio: 98Rock (WXTB, 97.9 FM), Flagship Station
- Radio Announcers: Gene Deckerhoff (play-by-play), Dave Moore (analyst), T.J. Rives (reporter)
- Spanish Radio: 96.1 Caliente
- Spanish Radio Announcers: Carlos Bohorquez (play-by-play), Martin Gramática (analyst), Santiago Gramática (reporter)
What are the livestream options for Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game?
Fans can enjoy uninterrupted NFL coverage on their phones and tablets with NFL+, featuring a 7-day free trial. After the trial, subscriptions cost $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Alternatively, FUBO TV offers streaming access to the game, complete with a 7-day free trial. Subscription plans for FUBO TV start at $33 per month.
What are the betting odds for the Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers game?
According to the BetMGM, the Buccaneers have an advantage heading into Sunday
- Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3)
- Moneyline: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-185); Washington Commanders (+150)
- Over/under: 50.5
Predicted Lineups for the Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wildcard Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offense: Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard, Cade Otton, Tristan Wirfs, Ben Bredeson, Graham Barton, Cody Mauch, and Luke Goedeke
Defense: Calijah Kancey, Vita Vea, Logan Hall, Yaya Diaby, K.J. Britt, Lavonte David, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Jamel Dean, Mike Edwards, Anthony Winfield Jr., Zyon McCollum, and Tykee Smith
Washington Commanders
Offense: Jayden Daniels, Brian Robinson Jr., Terry McLaurin, Olamide Zaccheaus, Zach Ertz, Dyami Brown, Brandon Coleman, Nick Allegretti, Tyler Biadasz, Sam Cosmi, and Andrew Wylie
Defense: Clelin Ferrell, Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Dorance Armstrong, Frankie Luvu, Bobby Wagner, Dante Fowler Jr., Jeremy Chinn, Benjamin St-Juste, Quan Martin, Marshon Lattimore, and Mike Sainristil
Why could the Bucs win?
The Buccaneers have emerged as one of the NFL’s top offensive teams, anchored by a formidable running game. Mayfield has benefited from the emergence of several reliable targets beyond Mike Evans. Rookie Jalen McMillan, along with tight ends Cade Otton, Payne Durham, and fellow rookie Devin Culp, have all developed into strong complementary options in Chris Godwin’s absence.
Additionally, the Buccaneers’ run game remains one of their greatest strengths. Bucky Irving has surpassed 1,000 rushing yards, White has delivered an impressive season under the radar, and Sean Tucker consistently performs well when given opportunities.
According to ESPN, the belief that their success stems solely from playing in a weak division has been disproven. Many believe that the Bucs aren’t much of a threat coming into the current season.
ESPN further noted that, while the Buccaneers’ defense has slightly declined compared to last season, their offense has improved significantly, ranking among the league’s top five. Highlighting last season’s playoff win over the Eagles, ESPN emphasized there is no reason to doubt the Buccaneers’ potential as a dangerous contender in the postseason.
Why could the Commanders win?
Jayden Daniels has lived up to expectations for the Commanders. In his rookie season, he led the team to the playoffs, earned a Pro Bowl selection, and is the clear frontrunner for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He recorded 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and only nine interceptions while also leading Washington in rushing with 891 yards and six touchdowns.
McLaurin remains one of the NFL’s most dependable and dynamic receivers. He has quietly achieved four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and fell just 81 yards short of the milestone set in his rookie year.
The Bucs vs. Commanders game at the Raymond James Stadium features two teams whose defense hasn’t been very great this season. The test at the Bucs’ ground will be to test whose blitz succeeds in ripping through the cracks – predicting an offensive thriller.
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