The Buccaneers have their first lead since kicking a field goal on their first drive following the opening kickoff.
Bucky Irving caught a 4-yard pass from Baker Mayfield to give Tampa Bay a 17-13 lead with 4:31 remaining in the third quarter.
The Commanders opened the second half with a 10-play, 66-yard drive, but they stalled at the Bucs 4 on an incomplete pass and opted for the chip-shot Zane Gonzalez field goal.
The Bucs cashed in on their chance from the opponent’s 4-yard line.
Tampa Bay drove 72 yards in 10 plays.
Mike Evans had an 18-yard catch in one-on-one coverage from Marshon Lattimore. The Commanders began to double team Evans after that catch. Evans has six catches for 84 yards and a touchdown against his nemesis, with Lattimore having gotten the best of Evans when Lattimore played for the Saints.
But not tonight as Evans has gotten his revenge.
Mayfield is 12-of-15 for 131 yards and two touchdowns.
