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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles admitted to falling asleep during the crucial Sunday Night Football game between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders, which had significant playoff implications for his team. The Buccaneers, who won their game against the Carolina Panthers 48-14, needed the Falcons to lose to regain control of the NFC South. The Commanders' victory over the Falcons allowed the Bucs to move back into playoff contention, provided they defeat the New Orleans Saints in their upcoming game.
- The Buccaneers are back in playoff contention after the Commanders' victory.
- Todd Bowles remains optimistic about controlling their playoff destiny.
Bucky Irving | RB
Breakout
Week 17
15 carries
102 rush yards
1 rush TDs
- Irving reached the 1,000-yard rushing threshold in the game against the Panthers.
Baker Mayfield | QB
Week 17
250 pass yards
2 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Mayfield expressed support for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during the Commanders game.
Jayden Daniels | QB
Breakout
Week 17
220 pass yards
2 pass TDs
0- Daniels played a crucial role in the Commanders' victory, leading them to the postseason.
Kyle Pitts | TE
Week 17
5 receptions
60 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Pitts scored a touchdown in a crucial moment of the game against the Commanders.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Bucs need to win their next game against the Saints to secure a playoff spot.
Washington Commanders
- The Commanders secured a playoff berth for the first time since 2020.
Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons' loss to the Commanders has put their playoff hopes in jeopardy.