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. Still, they started an early vacation.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is beginning the offseason after his team lost to the Washington Commanders 23-20 in the Wild Card round on Sunday. After enjoying a strong second regular season in the Bay,

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield left the field at Raymond James Stadium dejected after Tampa fell to the Commanders 23-20 to end their playoff run as quickly as it started.