Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, kicks the game winning field goal from the hold of Tress Way during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)

The Commanders kicker’s routine has nothing to do with style — it’s obsessive compulsion, which he has dealt with since he was a kid.

As it colided with that upright both fan bases and sidelines went through conflicting emotions. For the Buccaneers, there was a fleeting moment of joy, while Washington went through a moment of despair that felt much longer, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

Washington is making just its third playoff appearance in the past 10 seasons, and the team will finish with a winning record for the first time since 2016.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found themselves in "money downs" plenty against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night during the teams' Wild Card matchup.

Gonzalez doinked in the walk-off field goal in the Commanders' 23-20 wild-card win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

The Washington Commanders visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a wild-card weekend rematch of the teams' Week 1 game also in Florida.

Washington Commanders secure playoff win against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, marking their first postseason victory since 2005.

Washington has won 12 of 23 regular-season meetings, while the Buccaneers are 2-1 in the playoffs. Last meeting: Buccaneers beat Commanders 37-20 on Sept. 8. Last week: Commanders beat Cowboys 23-19;