John Romano | The early years were a challenge, but GM Jason Licht has built — and rebuilt — playoff rosters in Tampa Bay.

Zyon McCollum hadn't even celebrated his first birthday when Tom Brady was drafted ... once with Brady and now for a second time with Baker Mayfield. McCollum sat down with talkSPORT ahead of ...

A look at the key contributors to one of the most productive offenses in Buccaneer history, including Mike Evans, Bucky Irving and Baker Mayfield

Greg Olsen. The former Pro Bowl tight end, who has broadcast games for Fox Sports since 2021, has been benched for these playoffs so Tom Brady could take all the plum assignments with Olsen’s former play-by-play partner, Kevin Burkhardt.

After their elimination at the hands of the Commanders in the Playoffs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield, could lose a player who was once a champion alongside Tom Brady. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ loss to the Washington Commanders in a tight finish ended the Bucs’ hopes of reaching the Super Bowl.

Baker Mayfield had a career year and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved their win total, won a fourth straight division title and made an NFC-best fifth consecutive playoff appearance. A disappointing 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in a wild-card game Sunday night left a bitter taste.

Baker Mayfield achieved a remarkable 2024 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being dismissed by three other NFL teams. He recorded impressive stats, leading the Buccaneers to consecutive NFC South titles and securing a significant contract extension.

In Patrick Mahomes' first ever playoff game, Kansas City won its first divisional round game in nearly 25 years. Mahomes threw for 278 yards in the game, but the Chiefs scored all four touchdowns on the ground. Damien Williams had 129 yards and a rushing touchdown. Tyreek Hill scored from 36 yards out.

Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers (10-8) missed several opportunities and the veteran quarterback committed a critical turnover in the fourth quarter.

Washington has won 12 of 23 regular-season meetings, while the Buccaneers are 2-1 in the playoffs. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Commanders 37-20 on Sept. 8. Last week: Commanders beat Cowboys 23-19;

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made the NFL playoffs 15 times, including the past 5 years. Here’s a complete history of how the Bucs have done in the postseason.

Former Carolina Panthers QBs Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield made quick departures in the NFL playoffs. Greg Olsen, the best lead football NFL analyst working today, never got started at all, with Tom Brady getting all the plum playoffs assignments for Fox Sports.