How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Commanders: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2025 Wild Card Round

Updated Jan. 12, 2025 5:21 a.m. ET

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The Washington Commanders (12-5) go on the road in a playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7) at Raymond James Stadium in the NFC Wild Card round on Jan. 12, beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

The Buccaneers rank 18th in total defense this season (341.8 yards allowed per game), but they've been thriving on offense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 399.5 total yards per game. The Commanders' offense has been consistently moving the chains, racking up 28.5 points per game (fifth-best) this season. Defensively, they rank 18th by allowing 23 points per game.

See below as we dig deep into all of the info you need before this contest starts, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Buccaneers vs. Commanders

• When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
• TV: Watch on NBC

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Buccaneers vs. Commanders: Head-to-Head

• Against Tampa Bay, Washington has tallied three wins over the past five matchups.
• Tampa Bay has scored 116 points in the last five matchups while only giving up 103 to Washington.

Buccaneers' 2024 Schedule

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

• With 248.9 passing yards allowed per game on defense last season, which ranked fourth-worst in the NFL, Tampa Bay were forced to lean on its 17th-ranked passing offense (224.2 passing yards per contest) to keep it competitive.
• The Buccaneers struggled in the running game last season, ranking worst in the NFL (88.8 rushing yards per game). However, they ranked fifth-best defensively, surrendering only 95.3 rushing yards per game.
• Tampa Bay owned the ninth-ranked turnover margin in the NFL last season at +8, forcing 26 turnovers (12th in NFL) while turning it over 18 times (sixth in NFL).

Buccaneers Key Players

• In addition to his 4,500 passing yards and 71.4% completion percentage this year, Baker Mayfield has thrown for 41 touchdowns against 16 interceptions.
• As part of the Buccaneers' ground attack, Bucky Irving has run for 1,122 yards and eight touchdowns on 5.4 YPC.
• Mike Evans has been an integral piece of the Buccaneers' passing attack in 2024, accumulating 74 receptions for 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Commanders' 2024 Schedule

Commanders Stats & Insights

• Washington has been excelling on pass defense, giving up only 189.8 passing yards per contest (third-best). Offensively, it ranks 17th in the NFL by compiling 215.6 passing yards per game.
• While the Commanders' run defense has had trouble stopping opposing offenses, ranking fourth-worst by ceding 137.1 rushing yards per game, their offense is the third-best at 154.1 rushing yards per contest.
• Washington owns a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 15th in the NFL.

Commanders Key Players

• Last season Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 733 yards (48.9 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns.
• Austin Ekeler ran for 628 rushing yards (3.5 yards per carry) for the Chargers last season, and five TDs.
• Last season Terry McLaurin grabbed 79 balls on 132 targets for 1,002 yards and four touchdowns.

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