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Posted by seestyle on July 25th, 2022

Taylor Heinicke filled in spectacularlyatquarterbackfor the Washington Football Team in Saturday's NFC wild-card matchup with the Buccaneers, starting on short notice with Alex Smith ruled out because of a calf injury.

TampaBay escaped with a 31-23 win, but he left the field as the primary talking point.

Heinicke hadthrown just 77 career NFL pa ses entering the contest. He opposed perhaps the greatest pa ser of all time in Tom Brady. He stayed sharp, though, throwing for 306 yards and accountingfor two total touchdowns. He had a chance to lead James Bradberry Jerseys the type of late game-tying drive Brady is famous for but couldn't complete a fourth-and-21 heave intended for tight end Logan Thomas.

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The Buccaneers likely expected an easier outcome given Washington's 7-9 regular-season record and uncertainty under center. Still, a winning performance in Brady's first playoff appearance since leavingNew England is cause for celebration, particularly when Tampa Bay hadn't won a postseason contest since 2002.

Brady completed 22 of 40 pa ses for 381 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Running backLeonard Fournette, taking on an increased role following an injury to Ronald Jones Jr., added a score on the ground.

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Buccaneers vs. Washington final scoreQ1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FinalBuccaneers9901331Washington 079723Buccaneers vs. Washington live updates, highlightsFinal: Buccaneers 31, Washington Football Team 23

11:32 p.m.Heinicke evades pre sure and targets Thomas with a jump ball throw, but it's batted away. That's game over, as the Buccaneers can kneel now.

11:31 p.m.: Tampa Bay forces a fourth-and-21. With no timeouts left, Washington needs this one.

11:28 p.m.: And another first!

11:27 p.m.: Quick 17-yard first down for Washington.

11:24 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Buccaneers Lorenzo Carter Jerseys . Washington holds Tampa Bay to a field goal, givingHeinicke a chance to lead a game-tying drive with 2:49 left. 31-23, Tampa Bay.

11:23 p.m.: Chase Young is on the sideline for third-and-18 with an apparent leg injury.

11:21 p.m.: Washington takes its second timeout with 3:46 remaining. Tampa Bay has second down upcoming.

11:12 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Washington. Steven Sims hauls in a TD with 4:51 remaining. 28-23, Tampa Bay.

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11:06 p.m.: Diversion!Heinicke comes in after all. It had looked as if he would remain on the bench.

11:02 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Buccaneers. Fournette gives his team breathing room. Mark Bavaro Jerseys Heinicke, meanwhile, will be sidelined the next drive for Washington after taking a hit on his previous po se sion. 28-16, Tampa Bay.

10:55 p.m.: Three-and-out for Washington.

10:47 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Buccaneers. That's the first points of the half for an offense that had looked fairly comfortable earlier. 21-16, Tampa Bay.

End of third quarter: Buccaneers 18, Washington Football Team 16

10:43 p.m.: Wheels.

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10:34 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Washington.Heinicke magic! He's shown the elusivene s of Ru sell Wilson. Two-point attempt is unsucce sful. 18-16, Tampa Bay.

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10:32 p.m.: A surprise scramble fromHeinicke and personal foul against the Buccaneers puts Washington in the red zone.

10:28 p.m.: Fumble!Ke'Shawn Vaughn coughs up the ball. Washington jumps on it.

10:26 p.m.: Brady finds Mike Evans NFL New York Giants Jerseys to avoid another three-and-out. He's 13-of-28 pa sing for 222 yards and two touchdowns.

10:20p.m.: A long third-down scramble fromHeinicke is negated by a holding call. He throws a check down pa s on the next play, and Washington is forced to kick the ball deep.

10:14 p.m.: Godwin can't hang onto a low throw. Tampa Bay will punt following a three-and-out.

10:09 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Washington. Dustin Hopkins converts a 36-yard attempt to make it a one-score game. 18-10, Tampa Bay.

10:05 p.m.: Tight end Logan Thomas lumbers downfield for a 29-yard catch.

10:01 p.m.: Washington starts the third quarter with the ball.

Halftime: Buccaneers 18, Washington Football Team 7

9:48 p.m.: Washington goes nowhere on first Evan Neal Jerseys down and changes to a conservative approach, letting the rest of the clock run out.

9:45 p.m.: Sweat sacks Brady to force fourth down. Washington calls timeout with 42 seconds left in hopes of putting together a quick scoring drive.

9:44 p.m.: A pa s deflected off Godwin's hands is nearly intercepted.

9:43 p.m.: Washington punts with 1:22 remaining in the half. There's ample time for Brady to drive for a killer blow here.

9:34 p.m.: FIELD GOAL, Buccaneers. More potential points squandered from Brady's offense, but a 23-yard field goal still extends the lead le s than two minutes before halftime. 18-7, Tampa Bay.

9:29 p.m.: Two-minute warning.

9:27 p.m.: On the next snap, Brady goes play-action pa s and hits Cameron Brate for 19 yards.

9:26 p.m.: Leonard Fournette takes a screen pa s for 22 yards.

9:23 p.m.: Washington punts after a promising drive stalls on Tampa Bay's 43-yard line.

9:17 p.m.: Antonio Gibson finally finds room on the ground, picking up 12 yards and a first down. Washington is averaging just 3.4 yards per carry.

9:10 Adoree' Jackson Jerseys p.m.: TOUCHDOWN, Buccaneers. Brady drives down the field with ease and finds Godwin for the TD. Two-point attempt is no good. 15-7, Tampa Bay.

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