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The Commanders Lost The Game In The First Quarter Dec 21, 2022

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Following the Commanders 20-12 loss to the New York Giants, Logan and Craig take time to break down what went wrong in the Sunday Night Football competition.

The Guys open the show by asking the question, what happened in the first quarter when we had position but only managed to put up 3 points. They say the first two drives were incredibly frustrating because it seemed as though the Commanders offense was playing to what the Giants were bad at, not what they were good at.

Why Can't The Commanders Score in the Red Zone? Dec 21, 2022

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Following the Commanders 20-12 loss to the New York Giants, Logan and Craig take time to break down what went wrong in the Sunday Night Football competition.

Logan and Craig try to figure out why the Commanders are having such major issues in the red zone. Logan says that the only reason for so many mistakes to happen in the red zone is that they don’t practice enough. Craig says that they don’t keep to their most efficient offense in the red zone which doesn’t give the best options.

Commanders Defense Did Much Better This Week Dec 21, 2022

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Following the Commanders 20-12 loss to the New York Giants, Logan and Craig take time to break down what went wrong in the Sunday Night Football competition.

The guys talk about Jack Del Rio and the defense. Given that the defense only gave up 13 points and had 1 long drive, the guys have to say that it was a good game from them. Logan says that the long drive was completely driven by Daniel Jones turning up a gear and Craig points out that the only way this team could beat us is with a fumble scoop and score.

BONUS: Who Is Making the Playoffs From the NFC East? | 'In the Huddle' Dec 21, 2022

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From 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason dive right into the wild finish between the Patriots and Raiders before turning their attention to what Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals did to Tom Brady over the weekend and try to project what the Bengals might do come playoff time.

BONUS: NFC East Limping Towards Playoffs | 'Reception Perception' Dec 20, 2022

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From 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss the injury to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, what that does for AJ Brown and Devonta Smith the next few week, and if it takes him out of the NFL MVP conversation. They turn the conversation to the Washington Commanders and specifically Jahan Dotson's big play tendencies. Tune In.

Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game.

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Commanders Have Themselves To Blame in Loss to NYG Dec 19, 2022

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While the officiating was a major story, the Commanders have plenty to point the fingers at themselves about with their gut-wrenching loss to the New York Giants. Taylor Heinicke and company could only muster 12 points and Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen are looking squarely at Scott Turner as the main culprit why. The guys hypothesize what went wrong, including why Brian Robinson didn't get more touches, as well as dive into key plays in the game by Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin that ultimately led to the 20-12 loss on Sunday Night Football.

BONUS: The NFL's Replay Problem | '1st & Pod' Dec 19, 2022

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny Parkins discusses the controversial plays in the Giant's victory, the biggest failure of the season for New England, the Lions may be the luckiest team in the league and more!

BONUS: Washington or New York - Who Makes the Playoffs? | '1st & Pod' Dec 17, 2022

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From '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Danny look at which NFC East not named the Eagles can make the playoffs, if Kevin O'Connell is a good coach, if there should be coaching changes in New England and more!

Take Command Live Featuring You! Dec 16, 2022

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Before The Commanders go against the New York Giants for control of their playoff futures, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman hold a Mailbag episode of Take Command Live. The guys bring in fans to the pod to ask their questions:

First Stephen asks us what the likelihood is of Heinicke coming back next year and whether would you bring back Carson Wentz. Craig says that you kind of have to stay with Heinicke if he wins a playoff game, but both the guys agree he isn't Washington's long-term solution. Logan says that he's the guy to keep and have as the "beat for the job" guy and to try to draft in for a quarterback.

Next, Tom asks the guys what Benjamin St. Juste could bring to the defense in regards to defensive variance/process. Logan says that having defensive variance is more a symbol of less talented teams, so there's less need for the Commanders to increase defensive variance. Craig brings up that because of the previous matchup, we have the potential to be more aggressive on run defense.

Dennis asks: What are the biggest keys to a win (NOT a tie) on Sunday against the Giants? Logan says that one of the big ways to knock the Giants off their game is to go up and force New York to drop back and try to make bigger plays. Craig points out that controlling Daniel Jones in the pocket will also be a big factor. And Lynnell comes in at the end and asks: what solutions do you have to improve the red zone offense? Logan says that Scott has done a good job designing plays that get players open. Craig points out that part of the issue has been that the play on the field has been a tik too late.

Do You Bring Hinicke Back For 2023-24? Dec 16, 2022

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