Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez (47) kicks a field goal during the second quarter of a NFC wild-card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Watch: Commanders stun Buccaneers with dramatic field goal

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jan 12, 2025 11:33 PM ET

The Washington Commanders on Sunday doinked their way to the NFC divisional round.

The Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were tied at 20 with 3 seconds left at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Washington kicker Zane Gonzalez lined up for a 37-yard field goal with the game on the line.

Gonzalez made the relatively easy kick much more dramatic than it had to be. The 29-year-old’s kick curled right and struck the goalpost but still went in to convert the game-winning field goal.

A DOINK TO THE DIVISIONAL ROUND!!!! @COMMANDERS WIN! pic.twitter.com/TRwyX11zcZ

— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2025

NBC announcer Mike Tirico had already started calling the Commanders’ victory even before the kick went in. He had to adjust his call midway after realizing the kick hit one of the uprights.

Gonzalez entered the game with just one field goal attempt from 30-39 feet this season. He had made the 31-yard attempt with ease.

The Commanders benefitted from a costly fumble from Baker Mayfield early in the fourth quarter. Given that the Buccaneers had the lead and possession before fumble, Mayfield’s mistake may have been the difference in the game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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