Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs Talks About Loss To Washington

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL playoff run came to a heartbreaking end, as a late field goal by the Washington Commanders ricocheted off the upright and through the goalposts, securing a dramatic 23-20 victory for Washington.

The Quarterback Duel 

Jayden Daniels delivered a standout performance, expertly navigating a depleted Buccaneers secondary to compile an impressive 268-yard, two-touchdown stat line, showcasing his precision and poise throughout the evening.

Baker Mayfield turned in a solid outing even with the late fumble. With limited opportunities he completed 15 of his 18 pass attempts for 185 yards and two touchdowns. However, the Buccaneers’ offense was ultimately hindered by a lack of possessions, preventing Mayfield from making a more substantial impact.

The matchup between the Buccaneers and Commanders was undoubtedly the most thrilling contest of the wildcard weekend. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a comfortable lead. The margin between the two sides never exceeded a single score, creating a palpable sense of tension and intensity throughout the game. This nail-biting drama kept fans on the edge of their seats, invested in the outcome until the very end. The electric atmosphere was a testament to the teams’ fierce competitiveness and the playoff stakes.

Bucs Beating Bucs

A costly late-game fumble, resulting from a mishandled exchange between Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan, proved disastrous for the Buccaneers. The turnover gifted the Commanders a short field, which they capitalized on by scoring a crucial touchdown on fourth down, ultimately sealing the game’s outcome.

With just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, the Commanders regained possession of the ball and proceeded to dictate the pace of the game, as they had done throughout the night. They methodically drove down the field, seeking a game-winning score that would cap off a thrilling walk-off victory.

The Commanders’ opening touchdown drive was a grueling, 9-minute, 17-play ordeal that featured several clutch third-down conversions. The Buccaneers’ typically formidable defensive line was surprisingly ineffective, failing to make a significant impact, while their pass rush also fell short of expectations. In the aftermath, All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs acknowledged that there were multiple factors contributing to the team’s struggles.

“Could be, yeah that was tough. It’s a tough play to execute but there are so many things you could look at. Bucky should’ve had a 90-yard touchdown.” Wirfs stated. “We ran a midzone to the left, I had a [bad] block on [the] defensive end. Bucky should’ve run 90 yards for a touchdown that’s on me. There are so many things. We’re going to watch the tape and it’s going to sting. We could’ve executed better. You can’t get it back and that’s what sucks. You’ve got to move forward.”

The loss was a tough pill to swallow for the Buccaneers, who acknowledged that multiple factors contributed to their struggles, including a surprisingly ineffective defensive line and missed opportunities on offense.

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