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What Does St. Juste Bring To Defensive Process? 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:

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.

Keys To A Commanders Win Over New York + Red Zone Offense Dec 16, 2022

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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 to force the 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.

FANTASY LOOK: What to do With Commanders Backfield? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' Dec 15, 2022

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach go over their running back rankings for the first week of the playoffs, including Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, James Conner, Zonovan Knight and more. Is Jonathan Taylor due for a 2-touchdown game? Is Isiah Pacheco set up for a little breakout against Houston? Can you trust Travis Etienne? Also, what to make of the Seattle, Washington, Carolina and New England backfields.

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Commanders Are Closing In On The Playoffs Dec 14, 2022

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Given the Commanders bye week, Logan and Craig start out the show by talking about Philadelphia's 48-22 victory. The guys say that despite the resounding difference in score, it wasn't an easy start for the Eagles, and given Jalen Hurt's play style it would be difficult for us to have a similar performance Sunday.

Logan and Craig take some time to break down Washington's potential offense against a Giants team after the successful bye week. Logan and Craig ask the question, how much do you change the game plan because of New York's injuries in the secondary or if you rely on the run game that has gotten us here?

With The Commanders sitting in 6th place in the NFC and facing the number 7 seed New York Giants, Washington has statistically taken control of their playoff birth. If the Commanders beat the Giants, they will have an 86% chance of making it to the playoffs. Logan and Craig take a second to talk about how the locker room should be feeling right now, and if all goes well, who they would like to face in the playoffs.

What to Learn From A Giant Loss To Philly? Dec 14, 2022

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Breaking Down Heinicke's Variance Dec 14, 2022

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Commanders Control Their Playoff Berth Dec 14, 2022

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FANTASY LOOK: Jahan Dotson To Command Targets? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy' Dec 13, 2022

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From 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach debate what kind of value Jahan Dotson could have for the fantasy playoffs with the talented rookie coming off a 9-target game before the Commanders bye in Week 14.

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The Commanders Had A GREAT Bye Week Dec 12, 2022

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The Commanders had a great weekend by not playing, as they saw the Giants and Seahawks lose. Craig and Logan talk about the wild Week 14 NFL weekend, how Washington’s playoff chances stack up, and more before diving into more Commanders questions.

The guys talk about how much Washington misses Cole Holcomb, and how Jamin Davis, Kam Curl, and Bobby McCain have helped replace him. Plus, how much trouble would they be in without Kendall Fuller or Benjamin St. Juste.

Finally, the guys talk quarterback. Should Washington go all in to trade for Kyler Murray this off-season?

Did The Commanders Bye Their Way Into The Playoffs? Dec 12, 2022

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