Baker Mayfield placed the blame on himself for the wild card loss after he lost a costly fumble in the fourth quarter.

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.

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.

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.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels led the Commanders on a 10-play, 51-yard drive that set up the go-ahead kick.

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.

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders delivered Washington's first playoff win in nearly 19 years. The celebration was short-lived as they turn their attention to the next challenge of playing at the NFC-leading Detroit Lions in the divisional round on Saturday night.

Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, is congratulated by teammates ... (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is tackled by Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu, right, and defensive ...

Cameras caught Baker Mayfield’s reaction in the tunnel after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended at the hands of the Washington Commanders, and it’s certainly hard not to feel for the 29-year-old. Baker Mayfield’s career year ended in gut-wrenching fashion,

A shocked Baker Mayfield is going to have to live with Sunday night's loss for a long time. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Washington Commanders, 23-20, at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday evening.

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.