Last Man Standig

Dec 11 2024 68 ep. 46 mins 61
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Ben Standig of The Athletic brings his unique insight and reporting covering the Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards and other DC Sports teams. He also shares his league wide access to decision makers across the NFL.

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Newsy Day in Ashburn with David Aldridge 

Dec 11 2024 47 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig catches up with David Aldridge as the Commanders tackle the closing stretch. Noah Brown is likely out for the season so Washington adds another target. Marshon Lattimore practices. Why they believe Daniels has the needed temperament for this playoff chase, but wonder is that enough for Washington to compete with NFC contenders. The fellas also discuss "

Marching Into New Orleans

Dec 10 2024 59 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig previews Sunday's Commanders game at New Orleans with Saints reporter Matt Paras. They discuss the Saints' offense without Derek Carr, Chase Young's season, and why this is the matchup to unleash running Jayden Daniels. Ben also talks about Marshon Lattimore's progress and a potential roster change before the playoffs. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more abo

The Stretch Run Begins As the Bye Passes

Dec 08 2024 97 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig resets the scene as the Commanders return from the bye week. Lattimore. Playoff race intrigue. Major Saints injury before Week 15 meeting. Logo news. Also, Ben answers questions about the DeJean-Sainristil trade, if Washington uses starters in Week 18 and more with EW's Dalton Ross (plus "Survivor" talk). HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad cho

London Fletcher on Wagner and the Team

Dec 04 2024 51 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is joined by former Washington great and Commanders radio analyst London Fletcher. London offers insight on what makes fellow LB Bobby Wagner special on the field, Frankie Luvu, run defense issues, the offense using 12 personnel and more. Ben also dives into the latest on the RFK site and Washington’s new team president. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more

Bye Week Past and Present

Dec 03 2024 44 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is spending the bye week looking at the Commanders' past (ranking Ron Rivera draft picks 1-33 with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala), present (pass rushing help needed, CB plan), and future (Jayden Daniels vs. Winter, WR room, RFK). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Commanders Run Past Titans

Dec 01 2024 22 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is talking about an offensive resurgence as the Commanders throttle the Titans. Thoughts on the "electric" Jayden Daniels, Kliff Kingsbury's plan, defensive tone-setters and the playoff picture. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beating the Titans

Nov 29 2024 32 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig has a 10-point preview for the Commanders' Sunday home game against the Titans. Good news for Brian Robinson's status, but injury absences elsewhere. The CB rotation. Time for DL sacks. 3rd down is the key down. Wil Levis improvement. Prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, Everybody

Nov 26 2024 60 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig and Mark Bullock (Substack) join forces to assess Kliff Kingsbury and the Commanders' offense. Ben opens the show with news of a kicker change and a mini-mailbag. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody gets a kick from Commanders loss

Nov 24 2024 32 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig is joined Cowboys reporter Jon Machota after an insane fourth quarter-- and a third consecutive Cowboys loss. On the numerous mistakes and missed kicks, offensive struggles, injuries and the playoff picture. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cowboy Up

Nov 22 2024 25 mins  
The Athletic’s Ben Standig gets you set for Sunday’s showdown with the Cowboys. Marshon Lattimore is out again. Who wins the ground game wins the actual game. What Kliff Kingsbury said about his offense’s fading in prior seasons and if that matters now. HOME | Ampire Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices