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Commanders Clutch Moments Could Come Into Play vs. Bucs

The Washington Commanders flair for the dramatics could come in handy against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) makes the game-winning touchdown catch over Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) makes the game-winning touchdown catch over Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland (26) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders have been a part of a few close calls this season.

They have won games on a last-second field goal and a hail mary, but that has especially come in handy in each of the last four contests, all of which they came out on top. The Commanders won on a two-point conversion stop against the New Orleans Saints and threw touchdowns late to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys.

The Commanders' ability to show up late and pull out wins should help them when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in the Wild Card round.

"I do love that there is a confidence with the group, because they have been in a lot of fights and on that sideline when you're there, there's not a panic about it," Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said. "There's not anything other than real belief that we're going to go make the next play to do the next thing. And that is a strong thing that I couldn't have scripted anymore for our team. And so, to be in those kind of fights, it is really important because if you aren't in any and you get to them, you'll feel tight, you would. And so, we've been in a lot of wild moments, and I think those are the things that concern you well. Because those moments, they are a hundred percent coming up here in the postseason.”

While the Commanders would like to win games earlier, knowing that they are still in until the final whistle will make them a tough out for the Bucs.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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