Commanders insider Ben Standig shares his takeaways -- and frustrations following Washington’s home loss to the Bears. The turnovers. Another slow start. Defense allows more big plays on a dreary night. And yet they nearly won,  injury excuses exist and hope might be in Dallas next week. After these middling six games, believe in better at your own risk. Follow Ben's written work on his Substack, also called "Last Man Standig."

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Commanders insider Ben Standig gets everyone ready for a Chicago-Washington MNF meeting loaded with subplots. Ben opens with the latest injury updates and vents about the Noah Brown IR discussion. Bram Weinstein joins to discuss the Bears meeting, keys to victory, and a look back at the "Hail Mary." They also remember their former colleague Craig Heist, who passed away this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig updates everyone on Terry McLaurin, Sam Cosmi and Noah Brown's early week status, and Jordan Magee's expanding role. Then Ben welcomes "Go Long" founder Tyler Dunne, who wrote an excellent 3-part series on the Bears' pre-draft and in-season dysfunction involving QB Caleb Williams. They also discussed Ben Johnson facing the team that knocked him out of last season's playoffs, key matchups and and ways Substack reporters have a leg up on their big media peers. Check out Ben's Suabstack, also called "Last Man Standig." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig shares the winning formula from Washington’s 27-10 win over the Chargers. On Jayden Daniels's return, Bill's breakout game, the pass rush bugging Justin Herbert -- and Quan Martin talks about his momentum-shifting forced fumble. Checkout Ben's "Last Man Standig" substack for his written work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider and LA weather lover Ben Standig drops a brief episode from So Cal with positive injury updates on Jayden Daniels and Deebo Samuel, and final thoughts on Sunday’s meeting against the Chargers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about the return of Jayden Daniels for Sunday's game at the Chargers, but also Terry McLaurin's extended absence and other keys to the Week 5 contest. Then The Athletic’s Derik Klassen joins Ben to look around the NFL after four weeks, revisit the 2024 QB draft debates and consider how Washington contends with Chargers QB Justin Herbert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig assesses the team's present and immediate future with former Washington head coach Jay Gruden. Thoughts on defensive fixes, critical time of possession requirement, RBBC approach, Kliff Kingsbury's play calling, the Ryder Cup and more. Ben also digs into Washington adding veteran WR Robbie Chosen. Check out Ben's substack, also called "Last Man Standig." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig spins Washington’s season forward after a defensively-challenged showing in Atlanta with Scott Jackson. Ben also shares injury updates, including Jayden Daniels. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig on Washington announcing that Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin will not play in Sunday's game against Atlanta. Though Bill Croskey-Merritt likely plays, how do the Commanders get by with so many missing pieces on offense? Also, hear from safety/special teams ace Jeremy Reaves on finally having his moment defensively. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Commanders insider Ben Standig plays the roles of football and medical analyst due to Washington’s relentless injury issues. Statuses for Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and Bill Croskey-Merritt are... hmmm. What Kliff Kingsbury said about benching Brandon Coleman. Keys to beating Atlanta and more with Mitch Tischler (Monumental Sports). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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