Mayfield’s frustration was evident after the fumble, punching the ground as Washington recovered. Despite the setback, the Buccaneers rallied to tie the game at 20-20 on a field goal, but another miscommunication — this time an early snap by rookie center Graham Barton — cost Tampa Bay a chance to maintain momentum.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield took the blame for a costly fourth-quarter fumble Sunday night against Washington and said that while it will "wear on me for a while," he's proud of the way his team competed this season.

Interceptions are very dangerous as they let the other team gain possession, usually deep within a team's territory, and can result in points for the opposing unit.

The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.

It was a game that was defined by two Buccaneers errors: A Baker Mayfield fumble attempting a handoff to Jalen McMillan and a botched snap that cost the offense precious yards. Todd Bowles' team was made to pay both times. "Dumb mistakes,'' conceded QB Mayfield.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold and Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield have revived NFL careers that were once in jeopardy.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen says Baker Mayfield is ready for all the pressure that comes with playoff football.

On Sunday, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their fourth straight NFC South title and secured the No. 3 seed in the playoffs, the Bucs QB's wife, Emily Mayfield, rooted for her man on Instagram. She reposted a celebratory post by the team's account featuring Baker.

The loss to the Washington Commanders and the subsequent elimination from the NFL Playoffs was a tough blow for Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, led by Trevor Lawrence, are interested in a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers staff under Baker Mayfield for the upcoming NFL season.

The road to the Super Bowl in the NFC will go through Motown. The Detroit Lions secured a No. 1 seed with a 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

Matthew Stafford and Kelly Stafford's marriage certainly appears to be first and relationship goals, but The Morning After podcast host told E! News it's tough to tackle this one part of the game.