Last Man Standig

The Athletic’s Ben Standig talking about another Commanders' blowout win and Jayden Daniels' rib injury. Update on the QB. Thoughts on Marcus Mariota's relief appearance. Also, defensive strides, adults in the room, Ben's wardrobe and Darrell Green's jersey retirement ceremony with friend of the podcast Adam Rubin. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f...

Ben talks to fantasy football guru Jake Ciely about Washington and league wide fantasy options mid season. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig is joined by national NFL writer Mike Sando for plenty of Commanders discussion. Mike shares insight on Washington's big-picture view and why we can discuss Jayden Daniels's MVP candidacy. Ben also dives into Joe Whitt's candid talk about the defense. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

The Athletic’s Ben Standig looks at the Commanders one-third of the way through the season with the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala. Most interesting new person. Best non-Daniels addition. Biggest concern. Replacing Jon Allen. More. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig discusses the short—and long-term effects of Jonathan Allen's season-ending injury, Jayden Daniels, Emmanuel Forbes, and the state of the Commanders following the loss in Baltimore with Al Galdi. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig wraps up the Commanders' 30-23 loss at the Ravens by running through the issues (cornerbacks, run defense), positives (Jayden Daniels held his own) and big picture. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben talks to Commanders postgame host Scott Jackson about Jayden Daniels, the 4-1 Commanders and a huge matchup against the Ravens this weekend. Plus Ben gives his keys to the game. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic’s Ben Standig is talking Commanders-Ravens with Ravens insider Jeff Zrebiec. On defensive strategies against Lamar Jackson (and Jayden Daniels) and how Washington trying to emulate Baltimore’s organizational strength is the big picture story. Also thoughts on the staff resting Brian Robinson. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

The Athletic’s Ben Standig and Mike Smeltz reconvene to discuss the Washington Commanders 34-13 romp over the Cleveland Browns. Frankie Luvu and the defense rose up, Jayden Daniels and the offense made big plays when it mattered, and the home fans enjoyed it all.  HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

The Athletic’s Ben Standig breaks down the Commanders' historic offensive production next with film analyst and senior NFL writer Ted Ngyuen, ponders the Davante Adams buzz and looks at Sunday's matchup with the Browns. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

he Athletic’s Ben Standig explores what the heck has gotten into these 3-1 Commanders and the meaning of "recalibration" with Mike Smeltz. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben recaps the Commanders 42-14 win over the Cardinals as Jayden Daniels continues to post absurd numbers for a rookie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fox's Chris Myers will be calling the Commanders-Cardinals game this weekend and joins Ben to preview the matchup. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Commanders not sweating in Arizona The Athletic's Ben Standig traveled to sweltering Arizona State University, where the confident but focused Commanders are prepping for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The latest on key injuries and the award-winning Jayden Daniels. Also, interviews following practice with Terry McLaurin and Tress Way.  HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Jayden Daniels is him The Athletic's Ben Standig and Mike Smeltz relive Jayden Daniels's spectacular and surreal performance on "Monday Night Football" in the Commanders' 38-33 win at Cincinnati. That throw, his poise and all the wow moments from the rookie quarterback, including the crucial part of Daniels' game that won't show up in any film breakdown. On Kliff Kingsbury's plan, offensive execut...

The Athletic’s Ben Standig gets everyone set with 10 thoughts for the Commanders' MNF road matchup against the Bengals. The DE plan with no Clelin Ferrell. Daniels vs Burrow. Cincinnati’s receivers against Washington’s corners. Prediction. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising...

The Athletic's Ben Standig breaks down Monday night's Commanders-Bengals matchup with Bengals insider Paul Dehner. Will Cincinnati’s passing game dice up Washington’s secondary? Another big Brian Robinson matchup? Is pass rusher Trey Hendrickson unstoppable? Plus notes from Thursday's practice. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by former Washington head coach Jay Gruden to discuss the Washington Commanders after Week 2. Thoughts on Jayden Daniels's poise, feeding Terry McLaurin and defensive concerns. Also, Bryce Young's benching and whether Jay would welcome an invitation to be part of the active alumni. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

A win is win.. The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about the Commanders' 21-18 win over the Giants with 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen. They assess Jayden Daniels's performance, the dynamic RB duo, another dicey game for the secondary, and the unlikely heroics from kicker Austin Seibert, who connects to the franchise via a famous name from the past. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for part 2 of his conversation with Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen. This episode is about the defense, which now will be without Emmanuel Forbes as the cornerback undergoes thumb surgery. Thoughts on the pass rush, miscommunication and Luke McCaffrey's role in the offense HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Ben talks to Commanders analyst Logan Paulsen about the offense in part one of this two part conversation looking at the Commanders heading into week 2. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Ben Standig shares final takeaways after watching game tape of the Commanders' Week 1 loss and looks ahead to the Week 2 matchup with Giants reporter Dan Duggan. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks about the Commanders' 37-20 loss to the Bucs. Too much felt familiar and not in a good way, though Jayden Daniels had a promising debut. What Dan Quinn and the players said postgame, concerns with the secondary and the kicking game, and one logical change for the offense.  HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

The Athletic's Ben Standig preps everyone for Week 1 with a practice update and predicts the result for all 17 games for the Commanders. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Ben Standig can't believe it's Week 1 but that's what he's talking about with Greg Auman (FOX Sports) ahead of Sunday's Commanders-Bucs game. Covering Mike Evans, scary. Ben also ranks Washington’s most indispensable players for 2024. HOME | Ampire Media Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...