Brady outduels Heinicke, leads Buccaneers past Washington
— New team, same swashbuckling playoff success for Tom Brady.
National Football League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
31
Washington Commanders
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 9 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 31 |
| WSH | 0 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 23 |
Northwest Stadium
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-27 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | W 16-0 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Carolina Panthers | W 43-13 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/8/26 | @ Dallas Cowboys | W 24-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:49 31-23
Ryan Succop 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:51 28-23
Steven Sims Jr. 11 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 9:11 28-16
Leonard Fournette 3 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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Field Goal 13:32 21-16
Ryan Succop 38 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:14 18-16
Taylor Heinicke 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 11:46 18-10
Dustin Hopkins 36 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 18-7
Ryan Succop 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:03 15-7
Chris Godwin 27 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 12:59 9-7
J.D. McKissic 2 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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Touchdown 2:51 9-0
Antonio Brown 36 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 11:49 3-0
Ryan Succop 29 Yd Field Goal
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TB
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:51 · End of Game
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WSH 1:51
6 plays, 15 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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TB 2:49
7 plays, 58 yards, 2:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:49 31-23
Ryan Succop 37 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 4:51
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:51 28-23
Steven Sims Jr. 11 Yd pass from Taylor Heinicke (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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TB 9:11
7 plays, 69 yards, 3:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:11 28-16
Leonard Fournette 3 Yd Run (Ryan Succop Kick)
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WSH 12:33
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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TB 13:32
9 plays, 55 yards, 3:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:32 21-16
Ryan Succop 38 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 2:14
7 plays, 61 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:14 18-16
Taylor Heinicke 8 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TB 5:53
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:00 · Fumble
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WSH 8:53
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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TB 10:53
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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WSH 11:46
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:14 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:46 18-10
Dustin Hopkins 36 Yd Field Goal
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WSH
3 plays, 20 yards, 0:30 · End of Half
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TB 0:30
5 plays, 11 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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WSH 1:22
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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TB 1:50
10 plays, 82 yards, 4:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 18-7
Ryan Succop 23 Yd Field Goal
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WSH 6:10
9 plays, 34 yards, 3:53 · Punt
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TB 10:03
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:03 15-7
Chris Godwin 27 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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WSH 12:59
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 9-7
J.D. McKissic 2 Yd Run (Dustin Hopkins Kick)
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TB 2:51
6 plays, 58 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:51 9-0
Antonio Brown 36 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop PAT blocked)
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WSH 4:57
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:17 · Interception
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TB 7:14
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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WSH 10:11
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:38 · Punt
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TB 11:49
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:11 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:49 3-0
Ryan Succop 29 Yd Field Goal
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
TB
WSH
26
1st Downs
23
18
Passing 1st downs
15
7
Rushing 1st downs
7
1
1st downs from penalties
1
6-14
3rd down efficiency
7-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
72
Total Plays
69
507
Total Yards
375
7.0
Yards per Play
5.4
12
Total Drives
12
365
Passing
289
22/40
Comp/Att
26/44
8.5
Yards per pass
6.3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
3-16
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-17
142
Rushing
86
29
Rushing Attempts
23
4.9
Yards per rush
3.7
1-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-4
3-24
Penalties
2-25
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:12
Possession
28:48
Injuries
Washington Commanders
- Lucas Patrick Out
- Treylon Burks Out
- Colson Yankoff Out
- Dyami Brown Injured Reserve
- Daron Payne Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Yaya Diaby Out
- Jalen McMillan Injured Reserve
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable
- Josh Hayes Injured Reserve
- Christian Rozeboom Injured Reserve
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