Kickoff is fast approaching in Tampa, where Baker Mayfield (fresh off a career year featuring 41 touchdowns through the air) is looking to lead the Buccaneers to their second wild-card victory in as many years. On the other side: Jayden Daniels, who's hoping his rookie-year magic will translate to an even bigger stage.

During the early window of Sunday's wild-card action, the Buffalo Bills defended their home turf at Highmark Stadium and sent the Denver Broncos packing with a 31–7 victory. Bo Nix and the Broncos got on the board early, taking a 7–0 lead before surrendering 31 straight points to the Josh Allen-led Bills offense.

Zane Gonzalez caromed a 37-yard field goal off the inside of the right upright and through the goal posts as time expired to give the Washington Commanders a 23-20 victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night in an NFC wild-card game.