Commanders LB Bobby Wagner Recovers Fumble To Set Up Crucial Score
Jan 12, 2025, 8:48 PM
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 12: Bobby Wagner #54 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with his teammates after recovering a fumble against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
TAMPA, Fla. – Former Utah State linebacker Bobby Wagner recovered a Buccaneers fumble in the fourth quarter to set up a lead-taking Commanders score.
The fumble came on a messed up handoff between Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield and WR Jalen McMillan.
BOBBY WAGNER DIVES ON IT!!
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) January 13, 2025
The play looked to be a fake jet sweep play action. Even if the handoff didn’t result in a fumble, Wagner was right there to light up Mayfield.
However, his positioning had him in the perfect spot to capitalize on the offensive mistake.
The Commanders offense was set up on the 13-yard line trailing 17-13. It took just four plays to get into the end zone and take the lead back.
PEEKABOOOOOOO 👻
📺 #WASvsTB @SNFonNBC pic.twitter.com/M5JNCesPwi
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 13, 2025
Wagner finished the game with eight total tackles (five solo), 0.5 sacks, a QB hit, and a fumble recovery.
He led the Washington defense in all five statistical categories.
About Bobby Wagner
After a college career at Utah State, the Southern California native was selected by the Seahawks during the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Wagner helped Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII in 2013.
After spending the first 10 seasons of his career with the Seahawks, Wagner joined Seattle’s NFC West rival on March 31, 2022. The six-time All-Pro player was released by the Seahawks on March 8, 2022.
In 2022, the Rams finished in third place in the NFC West with a 5-12 record. Los Angeles failed to qualify for the NFL Playoffs after winning the Super Bowl last season. Wagner recorded 140 total tackles, 81 solo tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, and five pass breakups as a member of the Rams.
In 2023, the former USU standout received his ninth career AP All-Pro honor. Wagner has been named to the All-Pro first team six times and three times to the second team during his 11-year NFL career.
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