Commanders vs Buccaneers Picks and Prediction – 1/13/2025

The final game of a Sunday NFL Wild Card round triple header will feature a battle between the Washington Commanders and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Get ready for all the football action with our NFL Picks. The sixth-seeded Commanders (12-5) are riding a five-game winning streak and rank third in the league in rushing offense. On Sunday, QB Jayden Daniels did not play in the second half and Washington scored 20 points in his absence during a 23-19 road victory against Dallas. 

Marcus Mariota connected with Terry McLaurin on a five-yard touchdown pass with three seconds remaining to give Washington the win. Mariota threw a five-yard touchdown to Zach Ertz and added a five-yard score on the ground. McLaurin finished with a team-high 62 receiving yards for the Commanders. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won four straight NFC South Division titles and were the only team in the division to finish with a positive point differential. The third-seeded Buccaneers (10-7) rank third in the NFL in total offense and are averaging a shade below 30 points per game. On Sunday, Tampa Bay erased a ten-point halftime deficit to earn a 27-19 home victory versus New Orleans. 

Tampa Bay took a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Jalen McMillan. Bucky Irving sealed the victory with an 11-yard touchdown run in the final two minutes. Mike Evans caught eight balls for 89 yards to surpass the 1,000 yard mark for the 11th consecutive season. 

Washington QB Jayden Daniels was forced to exit Sunday’s victory with leg soreness and is expected to play in this game. These two offenses rank in the top seven of the league and are both averaging close to 30 points. Look for the Buccaneers to do just enough to win at home in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Buccaneers win 30-27.