The Buccaneers won the NFC Divisional Round by defeating the 49ers 31-6. Brad Johnson had 201 total yards and 2 touchdowns.That was the 4th playoff win in franchise history for the Buccaneers. They have won two playoff games since then.
| Playoff wins |
|---|
| Points | Date | Opp | Result |
| NFC Divisional Round | Dec 29, 1979 | PHI | W 24-17 |
| NFC Wild Card Round | Dec 28, 1997 | DET | W 20-10 |
| NFC Divisional Round | Jan 15, 2000 | WAS | W 14-13 |
| NFC Divisional Round | Jan 12, 2003 | SF | W 31-6 |
| NFC Championship | Jan 19, 2003 | PHI | W 27-10 |
| Super Bowl | Jan 26, 2003 | OAK | W 48-21 |
