Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off Hour 1 on The Team 980 fired up after the Commanders’ 44–22 loss to the Cowboys, sharing his take on fans’ outrage toward Joe Whitt Jr. and opening the lines for listener reactions across the DMV. He breaks down Dak Prescott’s touchdown to CeeDee Lamb, explaining why execution—not scheme—is the real issue. Hour 2 heats up as Chris, A-MAC, and the crew spar with Cowboy B over the loss, provide updates on Dorance Armstrong’s injury, and critique Adam Peters’ roster decisions shaping the team. In the final hour, Lynnell Willingham joins to vent about the Commanders while Chris dives into roster realities, explaining the lack of elite defensive talent. Dan Quinn then addresses the media with injury updates and insights on what went wrong, rounding out a high-energy, fan-driven show packed with analysis, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes perspective.