Baker Mayfield's performance in the wild-card round ended in disappointment as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Washington Commanders 23-20, marking the end of their playoff run. Mayfield's crucial fourth-quarter fumble led to a touchdown, allowing Washington to take a brief lead. Despite completing 15 of 18 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns, the Bucs couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, leaving them to reflect on what could have been.

The game saw a resilient performance from the Bucs' offense, as they managed to hold a 17-13 lead. However, a botched handoff attempt to Jalen McMillan turned the tide, with Bobby Wagner recovering the fumble, leading to Washington's comeback. After a tied score, Tampa Bay faced the misfortune of not regaining possession, sealing their fate in the playoffs.