Baker Mayfield had a career year and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers improved their win total, won a fourth straight division title and made an NFC-best fifth consecutive playoff appearance.

Mayfield’s frustration was evident after the fumble, punching the ground as Washington recovered. Despite the setback, the Buccaneers rallied to tie the game at 20-20 on a field goal, but another miscommunication — this time an early snap by rookie center Graham Barton — cost Tampa Bay a chance to maintain momentum.

Baker Mayfield's fourth-quarter fumble led to a touchdown that gave the Washington Commanders a short-lived lead.

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield left the field at Raymond James Stadium dejected after Tampa fell to the Commanders 23-20 to end their playoff run as quickly as it started.

Miscues in the fourth quarter proved to be the downfall for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Washington Commanders secured a narrow 23-20 victory

Baker Mayfield's made big plays for the Buccaneers all season. But none quite like this. The Tampa Bay quarterback, who threw a career-best 41 touchdowns during the regular season, got the job done with his feet on Sunday while delivering punishment to multiple Commanders defenders.