Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a post-bye week episode with WFT radio postgame host Scott Jackson to kick off the final nine-game stretch. Wizards reporter Chase Hughes from NBC Sports Washington also stops by. Open - Practice/injury update  9:50 - Ben and Scott tackle what they're watching over the final nine games including Antonio Gibson's yards after contact, Scott Turner's play-callin...

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for part 2 of his Washington Football Team summit with three guests: ESPN's Matthew Berry, 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen and The Athletic's NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler Open - Ben on the latest injury news with Montez Sweat and Chase Roullier plus some live for the OL. 1726 - Berry, a lifelong Washington fan, and Paulsen share their views on the season, quarter...

The Athletic's Ben Standig returns for a deep dive into where things stand big picture with the Washington Football Team. His guests: 980's Kevin Sheehan and 106.7's Grant Paulsen. The topics: finding a quarterback, the roster, Ron Rivera, ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back from Green Bay and ready for the Rocky Mountains as the Washington Football Team prepares for the Denver Broncos: *Intro - Owners meetings, practice/injury updates, Danny Johnson, Vic Fangio speaks *12:45 - Broncos insider Nick Kosmider on WFT-Broncos comparisons from the underachieving defenses to the QB conundrum to weird ownership situations 46:30 - Wizards th...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is talking about Washington's 24-10 loss at Green Bay from Lambeau Field with Matt Paras (Washington Times). Yes, the defense played its best game of the year, but that hardly mattered against Aaron Rodgers. The fellas discussed Taylor Heinicke's day, red zone woes, the shorthanded secondary and the big picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The Athletic's Ben Standig discusses all things Washington Football Team and Washington Wizard with The Ringer's Joe House. Ben opens ith a wild day for the WFT as kicker Dustin Hopkins is released, Ron Rivera calls Landon Collins a "downhill linebacker" and a false QB rumor cause angst. Then Joe joins to talk WFT's struggle, Taylor Heinicke's upside and hat come net before shifting into a Wizards...

The Athletic's Ben Standig recaps Washington's Week 6 loss to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and the emotional day for family and friend of the late Sean Taylor with WUSA sports anchor -- and "Succession" actress -- Sharla McBride. After Ben opens the episode with some postgame notes, Sharla enters to talk about that second half fade, Taylor Heinicke coming back down to earth, and defensive strug...

Mega, mega episode as The Athletic's Ben Standig talks with Washington Football Team tackle Charles Leno, Chiefs insider Nate Taylor and journalist Patrick Hruby. Intro - Ben with the latest from WFT practice and explains next week's small private chat for listeners 13:50 - Charles Leno on the season through five games, his mental prep, Sam Cosmi, what film analysts get wrong 38:58 - The Athletic'...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is on the mic after the Washington Football Team's 33-22 loss to the New Orleans with Matthew Paras (Washington Times) and Bobby Bancroft (Associated Press). All three were at FedEx Field to witness the defense surrender big plays including a Hail Mary right before halftime, and Taylor Heinicke throw two interceptions. There were positive moments, but it's time for some...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a mega episode with film analyst Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL ) and The Athletic's Saints insider Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell). Ben opens with the latest from Washington Football Team headquarters including Logan Thomas to IR, injuries galore, and the latest on the investigation into head trainer Ryan Vermillion. Then Katherine enters to preview Sunday's...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is here to tackle a busy Monday including the latest on a DEA criminal investigation into Ryan Vermillion, the Washington Football Team's head trainer, and Week 4 thoughts with Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Ben explains what's happening here and the rough injury news on both sides of the ball including Jon Bostic, Brandon Scherff and Logan Thomas. Th...

Ben Standig wraps up the week by previewing Washington-Atlanta with his teammate from The Athletic, Josh Kendall. On Matt Ryan's game, Taylor Heinicke's homecoming, defensive thoughts and more. Plus the latest on Curtis Samuel and, um, Antonio Gibson missed practice. Also, make sure to hear the pod announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Ben Standig talks Washington Football Team with Doc Walker and the Washington Wizards with the Washington Post's Ava Wallace. First, Ben opens the show with a big podcast announcement and the latest on Curtis Samuel's return. Then Doc joined the chat and he had plenty to say about the defenders not buying into the plan, Taylor Heinicke, the Falcons game and more. Since many of you a...

The Athletic's Ben Standig returned from Buffalo to rehash what went wrong for the Washington Football Team in the Week 3 loss with Scott Jackson and talks WFT fandom, Survivor and Big Brother with Entertainment Weekly's Dalton Ross, who is also the co-host of the "Surviving Snyder" podcast. Thoughts on the defensive letdown, Taylor Heinicke's struggles, what it will take for this team to find a s...

The Athletic's Ben Standig sets the table for the Washington Football Team heading into Sunday's showdown at Buffalo and gets into other random topics including: *The DL vs. Josh Allen *Why Taylor Heinicke is the right QB for fans right now *Terry McLaurin is Washington's most complete receiver this century *What The Athletic's Wizards opening means for me (Spoiler: I'm staying with WFT) *Plus a r...

The Athletic's Ben Standig previews Washington's Week 3 showdown at Buffalo with The Athletic's Tim Graham. Ben opens the show with his thoughts on Jamin Davis's confidence and Taylor Heinicke's moment. Then Tim joins the discussion to discuss what's wrong with with Bills QB Josh Allen, Terry McLaurin's clash with Bills CB Tre'davious White, how Buffalo's defense matches up with Heinicke plus how...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by his Athletic colleague Tarik El-Bashir to discuss all the insanity that unfolded in the Washington Football Team's 30-29 thriller against the New York Giants. Ben opens the episode recapping Ron Rivera's day-after press conference, including the coach's views on lack of defensive disciple, Jamin Davis's growth and Taylor Heinicke. Then Ben and Tarik tackle t...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a bonus episode of the podcast with New York Daily News columnist Pat Leonard heading into Thursday's NFC East clash between the Washington football team and the New York Giants. Ben sets the stage with thoughts on Taylor Heinicke as QB1 and other WFT notes. Then Pat enters the fray for his views on Big Blue after their Week 1 loss including the bad -- and go...

The Athletic’s Ben Standig returns for a post-Week 1 edition of the podcast with former Washington cornerback Fred Smoot. After Ben opens the show with the latest injury on Ryan Fitzpatrick and notes from WFT’s 20-16 loss to the Chargers. Then Fred joins the conversation to discuss Taylor Heinicke taking over at QB, what went wrong for Chase Young and the defense, why the sky isn’t falling and Fre...

The Athletic's Ben Standig kicks off the 2021 Washington Football Team season with a deep-dive preview. Ben and Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times-Dispatch ponder over/unders for Ryan Fitzpatrick, Chase Young and Washington's offensive production,, predict the team's Rookie of the Year and key stretch on the schedule, plus talk Terry McLaurin, Cole Holcomb, Landon Collins, Sam Cosmi -- and w...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a new episode previewing the Washington Football Team's Week 1 matchup against the Chargers with The Athletic's LAC beat writer Daniel Popper. Ben opens the show reacting to Tanya Snyder's interview, her first since being named co-CEO, including her reaction to the organization's tumultuous year. Then it's on to Sunday's action as Ben and Daniel exchange thre...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for a bonus episode of the podcast entering Week 1 of the NFL season. The main focus: He ranks the Washington Football Team's most indispensable players, which is different from best. Ryan Fitzpatrick the clear number one? Kam Curl over Terry McLaurin and Brandon Scherff? Did all four DL starters make the cut? Ben also sets the table for the week ahead and recaps...

The Athletic's Ben Standig breaks down everything that happened on cut down day -- and talks all things Washington Football Team with the great Greg Cosell from ESPN's NFL matchup show. Ben starts with Washington trimming its roster to 53. Why is Jimmy Moreland gone? How about Sammis Reyes staying! Which release surprised other NFL teams the most (nope, not him. Or him. Or even him)? Then Greg joi...

The Athletic's Ben Standig examines the Washington Football Team's forecast and final roster decisions before Tuesday's 53-player deadline with Matthew Paras (Washington Times). Ron Rivera said four roster spots were in play before Saturday's preseason finale. Then another two opened up. Ben and Matt ponder those battles, discuss outside interest in Sammis Reyes, and share their final roster debat...

The Athletic's Ben Standig is to preview the Washington Football Team's preseason game against the Ravens and talk fantasy football with the legendary John Hansen. Ben opens the show with what to watch Saturday night including offensive execution, whether Kyle Allen can push Taylor Heinicke, Jamin Davis, cornerback/roster battles and more. Then fantasy football guru John Hansen stops by to get eve...