Locked On Commanders - Daily Podcast On The Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders get Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel back as Marcus Mariota starts against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. We breakdown the final injury report, including the critical questionable status of DT Daron Payne and the absence of QB Jayden Daniels. Can the Commanders' #2 rushing attack exploit the Chiefs' banged-up offensive line, and will Washington finally fi...

Marcus Mariota gets the start for the Commanders vs the Chiefs with Jayden Daniels out; plus, a look at defensive changes and the Chris Jones matchup. With Jayden Daniels sidelined by a hamstring injury, Marcus Mariota steps in. The episode discusses what changes offensively, Mariota's past PFF grades, and the potential impact of Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel returning. Defensively, coaches Dan...

Locked On Commanders & Locked On Chiefs preview the Monday Night Football matchup, starting with Jayden Daniels being OUT and Marcus Mariota starting for Washington. David Harrison (Locked On Commanders) joins Chris Clark & Ryan Tracy (Locked On Chiefs) to break down the Commanders at Chiefs Week 8 MNF game. Discussion includes the confirmation that Jayden Daniels (hamstring) will miss the game, M...

Discussing listener questions on fixing Washington's defense, the rash of injuries, Jayden Daniels' durability, potential trades, and the team's identity. Host David Harrison dives into the Locked On Commanders mailbag, addressing key fan concerns after Week 7. Topics include potential solutions for the struggling defense (accountability, scheme simplification, personnel changes like Marshon Latti...

On today’s episode of Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, and David Harrison dive deep into a crucial week for Washington as the Commanders prepare for Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. We break down: The latest on Jayden Daniels’ hamstring injury. Why Daniels’ mother is speaking out about comparisons to RG3 — and what that says about the pressure on Washington’s...

Analyzing the Commanders' 44-22 loss to the Cowboys, focusing on three key reasons for the collapse, player grades, troubling trends, and candid post-game quotes. This episode breaks down the Washington Commanders' Week 7 defeat against the Dallas Cowboys. We examine the defensive failure at the end of the first half, the impact of Jayden Daniels' injury followed by Marcus Mariota's pick-six, and...

The Commanders' secondary was completely exposed as the defense gave up multiple explosive touchdowns in a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Locked On Commanders breaks down the disastrous defensive performance in Dallas. We dive into the schematic busts and missed tackles that led to huge plays for CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys' offense. We also analyze a shorthanded and inconsistent offensive pe...

On this episode of Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, Derwin Gray, and David Harrison react to Washington’s blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys in a crucial NFC East matchup. Jayden Daniels and the Commanders’ offense showed flashes early but couldn’t keep up with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb, as Dallas’ passing attack took control in the second half. Washington’s defense struggled t...

Despite injuries, Washington's blueprint to upset Dallas hinges on exploiting the Cowboys' historically bad defense with a dominant ground game. With key wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown out, the Washington Commanders' path to victory in Dallas is narrow but clear. This analysis details the blueprint, which centers on unleashing the NFL's #2 rushing attack against the Cowboys' 29th-ran...

On today’s episode of Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, and David Harrison break down Sunday’s NFC East tilt between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys. Can Jayden overcome last week's sloppy game against the Bears? On the Cowboys’ side, we’re watching Dak Prescott and how he’ll try to exploit Washington’s secondary. CeeDee Lamb, who has been out with injury, is listed as...

The Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys face off in a critical Week 7 matchup where both teams' seasons hang in the balance. David Harrison (Locked On Commanders) and Marcus Mosher (Locked On Cowboys) break down the biggest storylines, from Washington's turnover problems to Dallas' defensive woes. Plus, get analysis on key matchups to watch, including the first-ever meeting between quarterbac...

We're diving into the listener mailbag to answer your biggest questions following the Commanders' tough loss to the Chicago Bears. We explore the persistent issues with the defense, including a nuanced look at Marshon Lattimore's performance and why you can't just bench Bobby Wagner. Plus, a big-picture look at the team's identity crisis and a breakdown of Kliff Kingsbury's offensive play-calling....

After a furious comeback to take an 8-point lead, the Commanders collapse in the fourth quarter, sealed by a costly turnover, losing 25-24 to the Chicago Bears. Locked On Commanders breaks down the heartbreaking loss. We dive into the three costly turnovers that spotted the Bears a lead and ultimately cost Washington the game. We analyze the heroic defensive plays, like Daron Payne's blocked field...

On tonight’s Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, and David Harrison dig into the heart-wrenching finish to Monday Night Football — a 25–24 loss to the Chicago Bears after a late-game turnover. We’ll walk through Jayden Daniels’ performance (3 TDs, one interception), the Commanders’ comeback from early turnovers, and how Chicago seized the moment with a 38-yard Jake Moody field goal a...

The Washington Commanders' path to victory against the Chicago Bears will rely on their rushing attack and winning key matchups without top receivers. With Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown officially out, the Washington Commanders' offense must lean on its top-ranked rushing attack and exploit specific mismatches, namely TE Zach Ertz against the Bears' linebackers. Defensively, the plan centers on co...

Get a full 5-week report card for the Washington Commanders, as we hand out A+ grades to rookies and an 'F' grade for one critical area of the team. The Commanders sit at 3-2, but their performance has been a series of wild swings. This deep-dive analysis breaks down the first five weeks, assigning grades to every player and unit on the offense, defense, and special teams. Find out why rookie runn...

The Commanders' No. 1 rushing attack has a massive mismatch against the Bears' league-worst run defense on Monday Night Football. Can Washington dominate the trenches? In this comprehensive Week 6 preview, we break down how the Washington Commanders can exploit a Chicago Bears defense that is giving up a league-worst 6.15 yards per carry. We dive deep into the game plan and whether Kliff Kingsbury...

Remember last year against the Bears? On today’s episode of Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, and David Harrison break down everything you need to know ahead of Monday Night Football between the Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears, and remember how last year's matchup ended... The unforgettable Hail Mary. We’ll discuss Washington’s keys to victory, how Jayden Daniels and the Co...

We're diving into the listener mailbag to provide the latest injury updates on key Commanders like Terry McLaurin and Sam Cosmi. Then, a deep dive into the development of the promising young players, including the huge impact of the tight ends on the run game. Finally, we break down the team's core defensive philosophy. #WashingtonCommanders #Commanders #NFL 📌 Locked On Commanders is your daily p...

Jayden Daniels returns as Kliff Kingsbury's 'physical finesse' offense and a stifling defense lead the Commanders to a dominant 27-10 road win over the Chargers. National analysts are taking notice of Kliff Kingsbury's creative adjustments. We break down the in-game pivot to a run-heavy Pistol offense that unlocked the Commanders' identity. Then, in our After-Action Review, we detail how a dominan...

After a disastrous start, the Commanders' defense completely shut down the Chargers, forcing game-changing turnovers to fuel a 27-10 comeback victory on the road. Locked On Commanders breaks down the improbable win. We dive into how the defensive line overwhelmed the Chargers' backup tackles, forcing the turnovers that changed the game, and analyze the offense's chaotic but resilient performance,...

The Washington Commanders pulled off a massive comeback — scoring 27 straight points to stun the Los Angeles Chargers and grab a huge Week 5 win. Nick Ashooh, Anthony Armstrong, and David Harrison break it all down on Commanders Squad: Jayden Daniels’ return from a knee injury, how the offense finally found its rhythm, and what sparked the defense to completely flip the game after a rough start. W...

The Washington Commanders have a clear formula to beat the Chargers, but can they overcome their own glaring weaknesses on third down to execute it? A full breakdown of the game plan, which focuses on establishing the run game to exploit a specific defensive vulnerability and attacking the Chargers' injured offensive line, now without OT Joe Alt. The episode details the critical third-down battles...

Jayden Daniels is expected to make his return for a homecoming game in Los Angeles as the Washington Commanders look to solve their struggles on the road. The Commanders have looked like a true contender at home but a completely different team in their away games. The host of Locked On Chargers joins to break down how Washington's dominant run game (averaging 5.9 yards per carry) matches up agains...

On today’s episode of Commanders Squad, Nick Ashooh, and Anthony Armstrong break down everything you need to know ahead of Washington’s Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, including the return of Jayden Daniels. We cover: The latest on Jayden Daniels’ injury status heading into Sunday The 21-day window starting for Sam Cosmi Key matchups to watch against Justin Herbert and the Charger...