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BUCS BONUS: Tampa Bay looking for similar results in Wild Card rematch against Washington

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — When it comes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, few people are as in the know as Bucs’ legend Rondé Barber.

The Hall of Fame cornerback played his entire 16-year career in Tampa and accumulated three first-team All-Pro and two second-team All-Pro selections, five Pro Bowl nods, and was selected to the NFL’s 2000 All-Decade Team. And, of course, he helped Tampa Bay win Super Bowl 37, the team’s first Lombardi Trophy.

FILE – Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber celebrates intercepting a pas by Detroit Lions’ Daunte Culpepper in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Nov. 23, 2008. Barber never doubted he’d wind up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The undersized cornerback’s journey included some of the most memorable plays in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history, as well as five trips to Canton in which he resisted the temptation to step foot in the building where he’ll be enshrined as part of a class of nine 2023 inductees. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

With the Buccaneers gearing up for their fifth straight Post Season run, Barber joins a special episode of Bucs Bonus to talk about what the team needs to do to contain rookie quarterback phenom Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders offense that has leveled up since the two teams met in week one.

While the defense will look to slow down Daniels, the offense will look to continue its dominance. New offensive coordinator Liam Cohen has helped the Bucs become a top-five offense in 2024 and helped quarterback Baker Mayfield have the best statistical year of his career.

  • Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield greet each other after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) prepares to make a pass attempt during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) is brought down by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan, center, scores a touchdown on a 32-yard pass play as he gets past Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) and safety Jeremy Chinn (11) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a leaping catch during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles with the ball during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) fights his way into the end zone during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) rushes the passer after getting past Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (87) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) species pressure and runs for positive yardage during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, center, scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs against the Washington Commanders during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is pressured by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) against the Washington Commanders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tries to stiff arm Washington Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) as he rushes during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a pass for a touchdown as Washington Commanders cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (25) defends during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)

The offense also featured Tampa Bay’s first 1,000-yard rusher in rookie Bucky Irving, gotten major contributions from fellow rookie Jalen McMillan, and saw future Hall of Famer Mike Evans tie Jerry Rice’s record for most consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards in NFL History.

During the week one matchup, Tampa Bay jumped out to an early 13-0 lead and stayed in control on their way to a 37-20 victory.

Since then, Washington has improved on offense and currently ranks fifth in the league in points per game, one spot behind Tampa Bay who ranks fourth.

You can watch Rondé Barber join Bucs Bonus host J.B. Biunno to break down the Wild Card rematch in the video player above at 8:30 p.m.