Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

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What's really brewing with the Washington Football Team? Dec 08, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by Washington Post columnist Jerry Brewer to discuss all things about the Washington Football Team, otherwise known as the sixth seed in the NFC.

Ben opens the episode with injury updates and insight into Montez Sweat, Logan Thomas, Jonathan Allen, J.D. McKissic, the offensive line, and Ryan Fitzpatrick's season-ending surgery. Then it's a taste-great conversation with Ben & Jerry on the win over the Raiders, what's changed on and off the field since the four-game losing streak, Taylor Heinicke and the closing five-game stretch.

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Jackpot: Washington's winning ways continue in Las Vegas Dec 06, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig wraps up Vegas week with thoughts on the Washington Football Team's 17-15 win over the Raiders with Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The fellas discuss why this four-game streak feels legit, Taylor Heinicke's wild ride, Brian Johnson's clutch gene and the defense clamping down on the Derek Carr-led offense. There's also the bummer news about Logan Thomas's apparent knee injury and the intrigue with Allegiant Stadium.

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When you're rolling, no better place to go than Vegas Dec 02, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig gets everyone set for Sunday's showdown in the desert between the surging Washington Football Team and the Las Vegas Raiders.

*Ben opens the episode with injury news on Benjamin St-Juste and the offensive line plus other notes (correction: Darryl Roberts has another week to go before the team must make a move!)

*NBC Sports Washington's Pete Hailey joins the discussion for thoughts on this team's growth, improved mood and gearing up for Las Vegas. (7:46)

*Film analyst Mark Bullock stops by to breakdown Landon Collins' role in the defensive uptick plus thoughts on Jack Del Rio's approach up front and in the secondary, Jamin Davis, Taylor Heinicke and more. (27:10)

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Washington's winning ways with Kevin Sheehan Nov 30, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back to discuss another win for the Washington Football Team plus tackle other fun topics with guests Kevin Sheenan, Tim Murray Dan Grunfeld.

*Ben opens the episode with Kevin Sheehan (Team 980) talking about Washington's 17-15 win on Monday night including the defensive force, Taylor Heinicke's mojo, kicker carousel, where this team is going and (gulp) RG3's new book.

*Then it's time to preview "Vegas" with Tim Murray (VSIN). The guys offer tips for fans headed to Vegas this weekend, how the Raiders fit the scene, college football championship games and draft-eligible quarterbacks (34:20)

*Finally, Ben catches up with Dan Grunfeld, author of the new book, "By the Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy, and an Unprecedented American Dream." Dan, the son of former Wizards GM Dan Grunfeld, provides great insight into his family's journey and how it shaped his father's basketball career. (101:30)

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Bonus episode: WFT QB talk, Seahawks are coming Nov 27, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig overcame his Thanksgiving food como to record a bonus episode of the "Standig Room Only" podcast ahead of the Washington Football Team's Monday night game against the Seahawks. The topics:

*Positive recovery momentum for Curtis Samuel and Logan Thomas

*Scott Turner talks Taylor Heinicke's development and the offensive line

*The veteran/free agent QB market with The Athletic's Lindsay Jones and whether the most realistic options might be on the roster

*Seahawks preview - That Pete Carroll-Russell Wilson relationship

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Can surging Washington avoid Flaim-ing out? Nov 24, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another round of Washington Football Talk. Guest: J.P. Flaim from the "Sports Junkies" morning show on 106.7 The Fan and author the new book, "Still Barking" that covers the Junkies' 25 years on local radio. Ben opens the show with Taylor Heinicke's red-zone prowess and injury updates. Then he and J.P. talk about Washington's latest win over Carolina, interviewing Ron Rivera and what to make of this team. They also talk about J.P.'s book, the Junkies' longevity, dish on best/worst guests, how they broke news with the Wilkinson report and more.

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Washington ruins "homeCaming" Nov 22, 2021

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The Washington Football Team is rolling, at least against the NFC South. The Athletic's Ben Standig shares his thoughts on the 27-21 victory from Charlotte with guest Bobby Bancroft (Associated Press, SB Nation) including Taylor Heinicke's playmaking, the defense holding down Cam Newton in the clutch and the playoff picture now that Washington is back in the mix.

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WFT, Cam-olina preview; Wizards megacast with Fred Katz Nov 18, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another episode talking Washington Football Team ahead of Sunday's pivotal and plotline-heavy game against Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. There's also plenty of chatter about the winning and very fun Washington Wizards.

Guests: The Athletic's Panthers insider Joe Person; The Athletic's NBA writer Fred Katz

Open -- Ben with the latest from Washington Football Team headquarters

5:20 -- Joe joins the discussion on Ron Rivera's return to Carolina, Cam Newton's viability, Taylor Heinicke's rise and keys to the game between two teams coming off major wins

31:45 -- Ben and Fred reunite for oodles of Wizards talk including whether this great start is sustainable, Deni Avjida's growth, the amazing Montrezl Harrell, future rotation and the next step for Washington's rise up the Eastern Conference

136:00 -- Final thoughts on Rivera's feelings for Heinicke

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WFT beats down Brady, Bucs -- but lose Chase Young Nov 15, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig dives into Washington's stunning 29-19 upset win over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with his beat partner, Rhiannon Walker. They discuss the team's best defensive effort of the season., Taylor Heinicke chewing up the clock and whether this performance is sustainable. They also get into the apparent season-ending knee injury suffered by Chase Young and how to assess his second year if he's out until 2022.

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WFT ready to Buc its losing trend over final nine games? Nov 11, 2021

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The Athletic's Ben Standig and guests set the table for the Washington Football Team’s final nine games starting with Sunday’s rematch against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Open - Injury updates on Ryan Fitzpatrick, Logan Thomas plus a pod inquiry for the listeners

15:01 - Closing games and over-under banter with Michael Phillips (Richmond Times-Dispatch) and Steve Whyno (Associated Press). Taylor Heinicke’s remaining starts, Chase Young’s sacks, win total, Bucs spread, and more including cameo from 106.7 The Fan's JP Finlay

40:42 - The Athletic's Bucs insider Greg Auman on last season’s game from the Tampa Bay angle, Tom Brady's humor game and where WFT might find hope.

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