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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC Wild Card playoff game tonight. The Bucs are against an in-form Dallas side that steamrolled their way to the playoffs.
If they can beat the Cowboys tonight, Tampa Bay will book a ticket to play against the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional round.
The Bucs will be led by Tom Brady, who has a 7-0 record against the Cowboys throughout his career. However, they are coming into the game with a 8-9 regular season record, the only losing record amongst this year's playoff teams.
How have the Tampa Bay Buccaneers performed this season?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a mediocre season by their high standards set since Tom Brady joined the side ahead of the 2020 season. This is the Bucs' first losing season since they had Jameis Winston as their quarterback, and they should be looking sharper. This could be attributed to many factors, such as Bruce Arians retiring, Brady flirting with retirement and ill luck with injury.
However, Tampa Bay made the postseason for the third straight year due to a host of factors, including stellar play from Brady, Mike Evans, and their defense. They will be up against the Cowboys, a side renowned for choking on the biggest stages. This game is bound to be a firecracker, as both teams have so much to lose and everything to gain.
Will Tom Brady play for the Buccaneers next season?
Tom Brady's future will be a point of debate for the second straight season. The greatest quarterback in football history has a decision to make heading into the offseason. Will he retire? Will he test free agency for the second time in his two-decade-plus career or will he remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The answers might come following tonight's match if the Dallas Cowboys eliminate the Bucs from the playoffs.
In the meantime, Brady has been posting solid QB numbers despite his side's troubles. He has put up a stat line of 4,694 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions this campaign. Not bad for a forty-five-year-old.
The former New England Patriots star will have many offers if he decides to enter free agency. Players of his ilk are always in high demand.
