Chris Russell opens the show recapping the Capitals’ sixth straight win and the growing versatility of Washington’s young roster before shifting to the Commanders’ decision to release Darnell Savage after inconsistent playing time. He previews Lions–Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, offering his pick and bringing on Cowboy B for his Dallas prediction, then later breaks down the week’s marquee NFL matchups and debates a caller’s claim that Jayden Daniels should sit out the rest of the 2025 season. Russell also questions whether NFL TV ratings are being embellished and examines the Wizards’ struggles, including whether a coaching change is looming. He then takes a deep dive into the Commanders’ defensive evolution under Dan Quinn, using Nicki Jhabvala’s reporting and player quotes to explain what’s changed since Quinn took over play-calling, reacts to Ben Standig’s roster analysis, and closes with a data-driven look at where Washington’s roster stands and how much work Adam Peters still has ahead.