The live stream of Buccaneers vs. Washington is almost here. This wild card matchup has the team with the worst record in the playoffs at 7-9, but at least it has two solid storylines.

Being crowned NFC East champions this season may not be impressive, but Washington quarterback Alex Smith's comeback was not short of remarkable.

The 14-year veteran suffered a painful foot injury in November 2018 that forced him to miss all of last season. Smith would then undergo 17 surgeries over a nine-month period. This past October, he stepped on an NFL snap for the first time in nearly two years. Smith was named the starter a few weeks later and has since led Washington to a May 1 record to end the season and make the playoffs and this Wild Card NFL live stream.

However, Tom Brady and the (11-5) Buccs visit the (7-9) football team as 8.5-point favorites.

Smith now faces yet another injury. Washington lists him as "questionable" with a calf strain. Head coach Ron Rivera said later in the week that Smith and back-up QB Taylor Heinicke could switch places.

Another story line is. Tom Brady is the greatest of all time. If he is a rookie, it seems unwise to call him out. But Washington's Pro Bowl rookie defensive end Chase Young did just that. Young yelled as he ran off the field after his team's playoff-clinching victory in Philadelphia last Sunday, "Tom Brady, I'm coming for you." It is worth noting that the 21-year-old was just two years old when Tom Brady won the first of his six championships.

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Exclusive Tom's Guide Discount: In the US, Buccaneers vs. Washington will be broadcast on NBC and available on two of our favorite streaming services fuboTV and Sling TV. The game begins at 8:15 p.m. ET / 5:15 p.m. PT on Saturday, January 9.

Of the two, football fans will probably choose fuboTV: CBS, NBC, Fox, ESPN, and the NFL Network. That is why it is one of the best streaming services.

Sling may have this game, but it does not include CBS (nor NFL RedZone); Sling Orange & Blue (required to watch ESPN, FOX, NBC, and NFL Network) costs $45 per month, whereas Fubo TV Standard package is "you get what you pay for" as it allows you to watch all of the above for $59.99/month.

You don't even have to pay if Buccaneers vs. Washington is being aired on your market's NBC affiliate network. With one of the best TV antennas, you can pull the game out of the sky and watch it live.

If you just want to watch Buccaneers vs. Washington on your phone or tablet, the Yahoo Sports app for iOS and Android allows you to watch all NFL games broadcast in your local TV market for free. You can also sign in to an NFL Game Pass subscription and stream from the Yahoo app.

Our friends across the pond can also watch the Buccaneers vs. Washington live, even if it is early Sunday morning at the unholy hour of 1:15 AM local time. Yes, people in the UK will be asking for Sky Sports to watch NFL games in the UK,

and if you are an existing Sky customer, you can get it all with the Sky Sports Complete Pack for £39 per month.

If you don't want to spend that much, you can get a less comprehensive Sky Sports pass from Now TV. Daily, weekly, and monthly passes range from £9.99 to £33.99.

U.S. soccer fans north of the border will need DAZN to watch a live stream of Buccaneers-Washington in Canada.

DAZN also offers live streaming of Champions League matches. Additionally, Canadians can get a free 30-day trial of DAZN here.