Washington Commanders end long wait for post-season victory

Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard kick went in off the upright as time expired to give the Commanders a divisional round trip to NFC top seeds the Detroit Lions.
Washington Commanders end long wait for post-season victory

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, middle, catches a touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Josh Hayes (Chris O’Meara/AP)

A fourth quarter turnover and last-ditch field goal gave the Washington Commanders their first post-season win in 19 years as they beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-20.

Zane Gonzalez’s 37-yard kick went in off the upright as time expired to give the Commanders a divisional round trip to NFC top seeds the Detroit Lions.

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