Burgundy and Gold Obsession

The guys review the Ugly, the Bad, and eventually the Good in the Commanders road battle and near-win in Philadelphia, throw shade at Chase Young, praise Howell and Bienemy, and make some bold predictions about our chances against Chicago on Thursday night.

Chicago Bears @ Washington Commanders @ When: Thursday, October 5th 2023 - 8:15PM Where: Fedex Field - Landover, MD How to watch: Amazon Prime According to the schedule released before the season, this will be the first time this year we wear the black alternate uniforms

I figure the faster I flush my thoughts out on my keyboard, the faster I will be able to move on from Sunday...but it won't be easy. Good thing there is a quick turnaround and we play on Thursday, because this one hurts. Let's get right to our picks for Studs, Duds, and Hat Tips this week. Studs: 1. Sam Howell - the kid had an amazing turnaround after the debacle of a performance vs. the Bills last week. People questioned if he would be able to respond, if he would be able to pick himself up off the mat, and if he would be able to recover. On Sunday in Philly, Howell checked off all the boxes. He was accurate in the short passing game, had some really nice intermediate downfield passes, showed better awareness in the pocket, and used his scrambling ability and feet really well. He single handedly carried the Commanders on his back for a game-tying touchdown drive in the final minute and a half. Sam was really clutch and gave us a lot to smile about. Hope has been reignited that...

The guys dissect and bemoan the beatdown by Buffalo, discuss the impact of 'shrinkage' on last Sunday's outcome (water shrinks things), talk Sam Howell and Eric Bienemy, and assess our Commanders chances against the 3-0 Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial upcoming road contest. Disclaimer: Neither Santa Claus nor any of his elves were harmed during the making of this podcast.

Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles When: Sunday, October 1st 2023 - 1:00 PM Where: Lincoln Financial Field - Philadelphia PA How To Watch: Fox - Joe Davis, Daryl Johnson announcing TV Coverage Map

The first loss in the Josh Harris era was an ugly one. It was the type where you want to throw away the tape, simply turn the page, and move on to the next week. With a huge divisional game vs. the Eagles on deck, there is no time for Washington to feel sorry for themselves. As we pick ourselves up off the turf, let's get right to this week's studs, duds, and hat tips. Studs: a. Josh Harris - Yes, I was one of those people who turned the television off yesterday. After the Sam Howell pick-six to make the game 30-0 in favour of Buffalo, I just couldn't do it anymore. I had to walk away because I just wasn't having any fun. That said, at no point after turning off my television did I contemplate not watching next week's game. After a performance like yesterday under our previous owner, I seriously would have thought long and hard about it. Harris has instilled a newfound level of hope regardless of the outcomes on the football field this year and that in and of itself is a major...

Thought it might be fun to look at regional foods in the road cities Washington plays in... I know a little bit about Buffalo as I did consulting work for a company there for years, and was frequently there for a few days at at time. Everyone knows about Buffalo Wings, but I'm going to tell you about two foods few have heard of but that Buffalo is known for. If you go to Buffalo, and ask 'what should I try while I'm here?', you'll undoubtedly hear about two items. The first one I highly recommend. It's 'Beef on Weck'. You're probably asking - what the hell is 'Beef on Weck' :) Beef on Weck is a sliced beef sandwich served on a kimmelweck roll (think of this as a bun that's made out of a salted soft pretzel). Legend is that around 1900, a street vendor from Germany was serving these and this favorite sandwich grew in popularity from there. Served with 'au jus' and/or horseradish, Beef on Weck is just an amazing sandwich. Buffalo is also famous for 'Sponge Candy'. I know -...