Sunday Night Football Wild Card: Commanders vs Buccaneers Best Bet

Washington: The Commanders are gearing up to take on the Buccaneers in a must-watch Wild Card game. Remember when the Buccaneers barely scraped by against a struggling Saints team? Well, they’re back in action, and this time they’re favored against Washington.

Washington has really stepped up their game, finishing the season strong with a solid defense. They ranked as the No. 10 team in DVOA, while the Buccaneers were just average for most of the season. Tampa Bay fluctuated between 14th and 16th in DVOA but managed to end up at No. 11.

The odds are interesting, with the Commanders getting a +3 spread and a moneyline of +125. The Buccaneers are at -3 with a moneyline of -150. It’s a tight matchup, but I think Washington has the edge, especially with their impressive pass defense.

Sure, there’s a bit of worry about a rookie quarterback playing in Tampa Bay, where rookie QBs have struggled in playoff games. But I see something special in Daniels. He’s been a standout scrambler, and the Buccaneers’ defense isn’t great at stopping rushing quarterbacks.

In a big game like this, I expect Washington to lean on their star players and come out on top. Daniels had a solid debut against the Buccaneers earlier, and I think he’ll shine again.

So, my pick? Commanders moneyline at +125 and Daniels over 48.5 rushing yards. Let’s see how this one plays out!