Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has reflected on what was ultimately a failed season after losing in the Wild Card round to the Washington Commanders.

Zane Gonzalez spent three years out of football. On Sunday, he sank a buzzer-beating field goal to push the Commanders to the NFC divisional round.

Winning-time moments go Washington’s way — again and again and again and again. The team practices such situations and has won five straight on the final play.

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.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield took the blame for a costly fourth-quarter fumble Sunday night against Washington and said that while it will "wear on me for a while," he's proud of the way his team competed this season.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Washington Commanders, 23-20, as Zane Gonzalez kicked a 37-yarder as time expired. Baker Mayfield completed 15 of 18 attempts for 185 yards and two touchdowns for a 146.5 rating. Mike Evans led the Bucs in receiving with 92 yards on seven receptions and a touchdown.

A Baker Mayfield fumble attempting a handoff to Jalen McMillan and a botched snap that cost the offense precious yards. To

After the Bucs were eliminated from the playoffs by Jayden Daniels' Commanders, Todd Bowles credited Baker Mayfield with the team's success.