Washington vs. Buccaneers Wild Card round: How to watch originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
For the first time in five seasons, the Washington Football Team is back in the playoffs. Now, Tom Brady awaits.
The Buccaneers come to Washington on Saturday night winners of four, straight, with Brady playing some of the best football of his career. Tampa Bay could be without their top wide receiver, Mike Evans, as he's dealing with a hyperextended knee. The Bucs will also be without star linebacker Devin White due to coronavirus protocols.
For Washington, the biggest question entering the matchup is the health at quarterback. Alex Smith is expected to play, but the veteran quarterback was practically immobile last Sunday against Philadelphia due to a strained calf.
Head coach Ron Rivera said he's considered the idea of rotating quarterbacks with Taylor Heinicke, adding another level of intrigue for Saturday's matchup.
Here's everything you need to know about the game.
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM vs. BUCS WILD CARD ROUND
Who: Washington Football Team (7-9) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)
What: Wild Card playoff round of the 2020 NFL season
When: Saturday, January 9, 2020, 8:20 p.m. ET
Where: FedExField, Landover, Maryland
TV Channel: NBC
Live Stream: Stream on FuboTV
Spread: Tampa Bay, -8.5 (via PointsBet)
Over/Under: 45 (via PointsBet)
Weather: 44 degrees, partly cloudy
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM at BUCS TV SCHEDULE:
7:00 p.m: Washington Football Kickoff (LIVE) (NBCSW)
8:20 p.m.: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team (NBC)
11:00 p.m.: Washington Football Postgame Live (LIVE) (NBCSW)
WASHINGTON FOOTBALL 2020 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE:
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, Washington Football vs. Eagles (W, 27-17)
Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, Washington Football @ Cardinals (L, 15-30)
Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, Washington Football @ Browns (L, 20-34)
Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, Washington Football vs. Ravens (L, 17-31)
Week 5: Sunday, Oct. 11, Washington Football vs. Rams (L, 10-30)
Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, Washington Football @ Giants (L, 19-20)
Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, Washington Football vs. Cowboys (W, 25-3)
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, Washington Football vs. Giants (L, 20-23)
Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15, Washington Football @ Lions (L, 27-30)
Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, Washington Football vs. Bengals (W, 20-9)
Week 12: Thursday, Nov. 26: Washington Football @ Cowboys (W, 41-16)
Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, Washington Football @ Steelers (W, 23-17)
Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, Washington Football @ 49ers (W, 23-15)
Week 15: Sunday, Dec. 20, Washington Football vs. Seahawks (L, 15-20)
Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27, Washington Football vs. Panthers (L, 20-13)
Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, Washington Football @ Eagles (W, 20-14)
