A milkshake, missed field goal and chicken tenders all played a part in Bucs’ playoff hopes

Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff WriterJan 9, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

CloseJenna Laine covers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for ESPN. She started covering the Bucs for ESPN in 2016, but she has covered the team since 2009. Follow Jenna on Twitter: @JennaLaineESPN.Open Extended Reactions

TAMPA, Fla. — It was Dec. 29, hours after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had defeated the Carolina Panthers, 48-14, and every pair of eyes in quarterback Baker Mayfield‘s living room were fixated on the TV with players nervously gnawing chicken tenders and onion rings.

The main attraction? The Washington Commanders hosting the

Link to Original Article - on ESPN