Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: How to watch Wild Card game, TV channel, streaming, start time, stats

In a rematch of a Week 1 clash, the NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) take on the Washington Commanders (12-5) in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs.

The Bucs took down Washington by a 37-20 score to kick off the regular season in Florida. Tampa has also beaten the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles, but they suffered losses to the Atlanta Falcons (twice), injury-ridden San Francisco 49ers, and Dak Prescott-less Dallas Cowboys this season.

The Commanders won seven of their next eight games following the season-opening loss, and they picked up key wins over the Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles.

How to watch Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TV channel and streaming

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be broadcast on NBC, which can be viewed through linear or cable TV and streamed via live TV streaming apps such as YouTubeTV, FuboTV or SlingTV.

Streaming will also be available via Peacock.

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers start time, date and venue

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers is scheduled to start at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT/5 PM PT on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Washington Commanders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers stats

• The Washington Commanders finished in fifth out of 32 NFL teams in points scored per game with 28.5, and they allowed the 14th-most points per game with 23.0.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended the regular season averaging the fourth-most points scored per game with 29.5, and they were in the middle of the pack with the 16th-fewest points allowed per game with 22.6.
• In the Commanders' Week 1 game against the Buccaneers, Washington rookie QB Jayden Daniels completed 17/24 passes for 184 yards, and he rushed 16 times for 88 yards and two TDs.
• Bucs QB Baker Mayfield completed 24/30 passes for 289 yards and a 4-0 TD-INT ratio in Week 1 against the Commanders.
• Washington middle linebacker Bobby Wagner led the team with 10 tackles and three tackles for loss in the Week 1 game against Tampa Bay.
• Tampa Bay WR Mike Evans caught five passes on six targets for 61 yards and two TDs against the Commanders in Week 1.

What Commanders HC Dan Quinn said...

On what it means to get CB Marshon Lattimore back this week: “Yeah, we're pumped to have him back into the mix. He's had really good week of practice, so just guys like him and [DT] Jon [Allen] and [RB] Austin [Ekeler] to have these guys back after injuries. They all make a big impact here. And so, we're really pumped to get him back. He's been chomping at the bit to get going, so he hit all the markers that we needed to see, so we're pumped to him back.”

On what it says about QB Jayden Daniels that he was named a postseason captain: “I think everybody saw early the work ethic and the humility, and I think as the older players, ‘Is this guy for real?’ And he is, and they saw the toughness and just the way he handled all these moments. And so, to see that happen at the end, I think that's a culmination of watching him develop both as a ball player and as a teammate here. And you couldn't ask for it to be any other way. But if it's before it's time, I think that's risky. And you have to earn it and that's what leading is all about and he certainly earned it.”

What Commanders QB Jayden Daniels said...

On how different of a quarterback he is compared to Week 1: “I think just going back and watching the film, you could just see you learn a lot more as the season goes by. So, obviously that was my first game and just trying to go out there and learn some more experiences. But I mean, at the end of the day it’s still football, it’s still going to be a challenge to go up and compete against those guys once again.”

On if this week feels any different: “Nah, I mean, it's just going through my routine that I'll usually go through. It's just, I know it's cliche, but it's literally just another game. It's only a couple teams are still playing left.”

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