The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off a decisive 48-14 victory over the Carolina Panthers, found themselves glued to the TV on Dec. 29, eagerly watching the Washington Commanders take on the Atlanta Falcons. A win for the Commanders was essential for the Bucs to maintain their playoff hopes in the NFC South. Following a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, the Bucs were tied with the Falcons, who had already secured the head-to-head tiebreaker.

As the game reached a tense finish, Falcons kicker Riley Patterson attempted a 56-yard field goal, which initially seemed successful. However, a late miss allowed the Commanders to prevail in overtime, keeping Tampa Bay’s playoff dreams alive. With everything on the line, the Buccaneers clinched the division and secured their fifth consecutive postseason appearance by defeating the New Orleans Saints 27-19 in Week 18.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing challenges with a 4-6 record, but their offensive line has been a bright spot this season. With the addition of rookie center Graham Barton and left guard Ben Bredeson, the run game has improved significantly.

Pro Football Focus ranks the Buccaneers' offensive line as the sixth best in the NFL as they head into Week 11. However, the status of left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who suffered a knee injury, could impact their performance moving forward.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, resulting in a disappointing 41-31 loss on Monday Night Football. The game started well for the Buccaneers, but the injury to star wide receiver Mike Evans disrupted their momentum.

Things worsened when Chris Godwin, another key offensive player, suffered a serious injury late in the game. Baker Mayfield struggled, throwing two interceptions, while the running game managed a decent 125 yards. The offensive grades reflect the team's struggles, with several players underperforming.