The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into a crucial offseason. After a 10-win season following a nine-win campaign in 2023, the club has a steady force at quarterback in Baker Mayfield. Outside of that,

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield left the field at Raymond James Stadium dejected after Tampa fell to the Commanders 23-20 to end their playoff run as quickly as it started.

Mayfield made a costly mistake in the fourth quarter, botching a handoff that led to a Commanders’ fumble recover at the Tampa 13-yard line. Jayden Daniels found Terry McLaurin for the go-ahead touchdown four plays later, and the Commanders never trailed again.

Baker Mayfield placed the blame on himself for the wild card loss after he lost a costly fumble in the fourth quarter.

Baker Mayfield had a career year and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved their win total, won a fourth straight division title and made an NFC-best fifth consecutive playoff appearance.

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.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is beginning the offseason after his team lost to the Washington Commanders 23-20 in the Wild Card round on Sund

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield followed up a stellar regular season with a tremendous wild-card performance, but his late fumble is what will stick with him after costing Tampa Bay in its 23-20 loss on Sunday to Washington.