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We’ve seen several doinks in recent weeks, perhaps none louder than a game-winner by the ‘Cardiac’ Commanders.

The Washington Commanders delivered on the Sunday night primetime stage, beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 23-20, on Wild Card weekend. 

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zane Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after making a 37 yard game winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The first two games of Sunday’s postseason slate featured one-sided wins, but the clash between the Commanders and Bucs delivered the slugfest fans hoped for.

On the game’s final drive, Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels pulled off spectacular plays to march the team down the field and set up kicker Zane Gonzalez for a 37-yard attempt.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Head coach Todd Bowles of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers congratulates head coach Dan Quinn of the Washington Commanders after the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Tied at 20-20, Washington faced an opportunity to close out, and Gonzalez delivered, though the kick was not pure.

Gonzalez’s kick soared toward the upright, hitting the right pole and relying on a lucky ricochet to send the field goal through, giving Washington the 23-20 win.

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“Doink! Heck of a win for the Redskins. Jayden Daniels is special,” OutKick founder Clay Travis posted, reacting to the game-winning kick.

Indeed, Sunday night’s win felt like a turnaround moment for the Washington franchise.

With first-year sensation Jayden Daniels at the helm and head coach Dan Quinn leading the charge, Washington has seemingly discovered the winning formula to become a perennial playoff contender for years.

Meanwhile, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense committed vital mistakes in the second half to give Washington momentum late.

TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after being defeated by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mayfield’s fumble with a 17-13 lead in the fourth quarter disrupted the Bucs’ rhythm, derailing the momentum they had built in the first half.

With Sunday’s win, Washington advanced to the Divisional Round, setting up a showdown against the Detroit Lions.

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