Washington and Tampa Bay have faced each other in the playoffs before, with Washington's last victory occurring in 2005. In 2024, both teams showcased strong offenses, with the Buccaneers excelling in passing yards and Washington performing well in passing defense. Conversely, Washington struggled against the run, while Tampa Bay's defensive stats revealed inconsistency. Todd Bowles' aggressive defensive strategy, which emphasized blitzing, ranked the Buccaneers high in blitz rate but revealed weaknesses in their pressure rates when sending fewer defenders.
Washington's last playoff victory was at the end of the 2005 season, when the 6th-seeded Redskins defeated the NFC South champion Buccaneers 17-0 at Raymond James Stadium.
The Buccaneers ranked 3rd in passing offense at 250.4 yards per game, while Washington ranked 17th at 215.6 yards per game.
Washington was among the worst teams in the league for rush yards allowed, whereas the Buccaneers ranked 4th in that category.
Todd Bowles' aggressive coaching style has led the Buccaneers to be ranked 2nd in blitz rate in the NFL, but their 4-man pressure rate dropped to 32.6%.
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