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Reaching the NFL playoffs as a rookie quarterback is difficult. Winning a playoff game as a rookie quarterback is even tougher.
Just 11 rookie QBs have ever earned a playoff win, but recent history tells Commanders star Jayden Daniels that it can be done. Brock Purdy won a pair of playoff games as a rookie seventh-round pick in 2022, while C.J. Stroud won his playoff debut a year ago. For Daniels, the moment has never looked too bright for him in his rookie campaign.
From game-winning drives against the Eagles and Falcons to a Hail Mary for the ages to beat the Bears, Daniels has shined the brightest in the biggest moments this season. The Buccaneers will put pressure on him to deliver again Sunday night, this time on the road.
STREAM: Watch Commanders vs. Buccaneers live with Fubo
Tampa Bay overcame a midseason slide to claim the NFC South once again, flashing a renewed sense of energy once Mike Evans returned from a hamstring injury. Baker Mayfield posted the first 40-touchdown season of his career, and the Buccaneers' offense could present plenty of issues for Washington's defense just as it did in a Week 1 win when these two teams met.
The Commanders are seeking their first playoff win in 19 years, while Mayfield is aiming to reach the divisional round for the third time in his career.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from the wild-card playoff game between the Commanders and Buccaneers. Follow along with the action below.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers live score
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Commanders vs. Buccaneers highlights from 2025 NFL wild-card playoff game
This section will be updated about two hours before kickoff.
Commanders vs. Buccaneers start time
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 12
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Sunday night's wild-card playoff game between the Commanders and Buccaneers is set to kick off from Raymond James Stadium at 8 p.m. ET. It's the NFL's final game of a Sunday tripleheader.
What channel is Commanders vs. Buccaneers on today?
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming: Peacock, Fubo
Falcons vs. Commanders will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth will be on the call for the game with Melissa Stark as sideline reporter and Terry McAulay as rules analyst.
Like all "Sunday Night Football" games, Sunday's contest can be streamed on Peacock or with Fubo.
MORE 2025 NFL PLAYOFF NEWS:
- Wild-card picks against the spread
- NFL playoff power rankings, 1-14
- SN's expert playoff predictions, Super Bowl 59 picks
NFL playoff schedule 2025
Wild-card round
Saturday, Jan. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Texans vs. Chargers | 4:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Ravens vs. Steelers | 8 p.m. | — | Amazon Prime Video |
Sunday, Jan. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Bills vs. Broncos | 1 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
| Eagles vs. Packers | 4:30 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
| Buccaneers vs. Commanders | 8:15 p.m. | NBC | Fubo, Peacock |
Monday, Jan. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| Rams vs. Vikings | 8:15 p.m. | ESPN, ABC | Fubo, ESPN+ |
Divisional round
Saturday, Jan. 18
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 4:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:15 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Sunday, Jan. 19
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD, Fubo |
Conference championships
Sunday, Jan. 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| NFC championship game | 3 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
| AFC championship game | 6:30 p.m. | CBS | Fubo, Paramount+ |
Super Bowl 59
Sunday, Feb. 9
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV | Live stream |
| TBD vs. TBD | 6:30 p.m. | Fox | Fubo |
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