Sunday night’s Wild Card matchup pits Baker Mayfield’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers against Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders. It’s a rematch of the 2021 Wild Card game, where the Buccaneers triumphed en route to a Super Bowl victory. But the narrative has shifted.
Mayfield, boasting an impressive 41 touchdown passes this season, leads a Buccaneers team looking to recapture its past glory. Daniels, with 31 total touchdowns, helms a Commanders squad eager to prove itself. The quarterbacks will be in the spotlight, each facing the pressure of a win-or-go-home scenario.
This game could be a high-scoring affair, or a defensive slugfest. Whatever unfolds, the stakes are high, the historical context adds another dimension, and the primetime stage is set for a compelling contest.
NBC Sunday Night Football airs Sunday, January 12, at 8:20/7:20c on NBC.
