A Burgundy and Gold Obsession

The guys revisit the dreaded Heinicke vs. Wentz debate briefly, review the Commander's game-winning defensive heroics against Atlanta, and wax poetically on our chances against a Giants team desperate for an NFC East Division win with post-season hopes on the line...

Washington Commanders (7-5) @ New York Giants (7-4) @ When: Sunday, December 4, 2022 - 1PM EST Where: MetLife Stadium - East Rutherford, New Jersey How to Watch: Fox - Coverage Map (Updates Wed)

Sunday's game vs. Atlanta was that typical game we have watched countless times in the last 30 years where the Burgundy and Gold should have won easily, but found a way to lose. On the day where the team honoured Sean Taylor on the 15th anniversary of his death, the only difference was that the Commanders this time found a way to hold on for a 19-13 victory over Atlanta in dramatic fashion. Are things truly turning around for this franchise for once? A 7-5 record is naturally going to get some thinking that maybe good fortune is just around the corner... Let's get right to this week's Studs, Duds, and Hat Tips. Studs: 1. Brian Robinson Jr. - it wasn't long ago where the conversation surrounding Brian Robinson Jr. focused on whether he would even be able to play football again. Following an amazing recovery after being shot, the rookie Running Back proved why the Commanders invested a 3rd round pick on him in this past April's draft. The Commanders leaned heavily on the run on...

In between the stuffing and the cranberry sauce, the guys talk keys to the mid-season turnaround, the return of Chase Young, last weekend's solid win against the Texans, and prospects at home in a crucial clash against the 5-6 Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. #RIP Sean Taylor

Atlanta Falcons (5-6) @ Washington Commanders (6-5) @ When: Sunday, November 27th, 2022 - 1:00 pm EST Where: Fedex Field - Landover Maryland How to Watch: Fox - Coverage Map

Surprised no one has started this thread - is there no interest? There are 32 teams. The United States is in Group B along with England, Iran, and Wales. England will face Iran today, while the US will open against Wales. Top 2 teams in each group advance after playing all group members. Today's game is a big one, because the US will likely beat Iran, but will have a very tough time beating England, one of the Cup favorites. Wales is in the World Cup for the first time since 1958. U.S. MEN’S NATIONAL TEAM - 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP ROSTER BY POSITION (CLUB/COUNTRY; CAPS/GOALS; HOMETOWN) HEADCOACH: Gregg Berhalter. The USMNT's head coach has never coached in a World Cup soccer match. GOALKEEPERS (3): Ethan Horvath (Luton Town/ENG; 8/0; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Sean Johnson (New York City FC; 10/0; Lilburn, Ga.), Matt Turner (Arsenal/ENG; 20/0; Park Ridge, N.J.) DEFENDERS (9): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/SCO; 11/0; Southend-on-Sea, England), Sergiño Dest (AC Milan/ITA; 19/2...

In another thread, we were discussing the consistent concern that Scott Turner will continue his pass happy tendencies against the Texans after finally rushing the ball adequately in a great win against Philadelphia. There's only one problem with this line of thinking. Brace yourself. Scott Turner is not a pass happy OC. In 2022 so far, depending on what stat resource you look at, Washington runs the ball more frequently than 18 other NFL teams. In 2021, Washington ran the ball more than 24 NFL teams. Scott Turner calls more rushing plays than the majority of NFL offensive coordinators. If you look at some numbers: In 2022, we have rushed the ball 288 times. Only Chicago, Atlanta, the Giants, Philadelphia, and the Browns have more rushing attempts. In 2021, we ran the ball 477 times. Only 9 other teams ran it more than that. But total attempts can be misleading depending on how many offensive plays a team might have, so let's look at %'s: In 2022, we've rushed the ball 45%...