Take Command

Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen give their immediate reactions to the Bears demolishing the Commanders on Thursday Night Football.

The Commanders defense is on pace to give up a record number of points this season after the Bears dropped 40 points on TNF. What can and should be done about it, and why is it going so horribly wrong?

Are Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio in trouble after the Commanders getting crunched on Thursday Night Football, and co-owner Magic Johnson said the team played with no fire? It would seem so, but Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen explain why making changes might be harder than you think, and why that isn't a defense of the status quo.

On this episode of Take 5, Craig and Logan share some of their favorite stories from Chicago. 

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On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan get you ready for the Commanders’ Thursday night matchup against the Bears. To kick things off, following Washington’s overtime loss to the Eagles on Sunday, the guys discuss the physical and psychological effects of playing on a short week. Afterwards, it's onto the Commanders offense as the pair look at how Sam Howell and his unit match up against the Bears defense. Then, Craig and Logan turn their attention to the Washington defense and how they can contain a seemingly talented but underperforming Chicago offense. 

0:19 Playing on a Short Week

15:31 Commanders Offense vs. Bears Defense

33:34 Commanders Defense vs. Bears Offense

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On this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan dive into the logistics and mentality behind playing on a short week. Logan shares about his experiences from his playing days, and Craig discusses how it could affect the team tomorrow. To wrap things up, the guys discuss the mentality of each team coming into this Thursday night matchup. 

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In this portion of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Commanders offense matches up with the Bears defense. To kick things off, Logan runs through the personnel Washington will see standing opposite them on Thursday night. Afterwards, Craig discusses how EB should approach his play calling against Chicago, and why he should consider leaning on the run game. 

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In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan look at how the Commanders defense could play when faced with the Bears offense. The guys open things up by discussing Justin Fields and how, despite his talent, he and his offense have struggled over the beginning of the season. Afterwards, the pair get into the skill positions and share some of the matchups they hope to see tomorrow night. 

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On this episode of Take Command, Craig and Logan take you through the film from the Commanders’ overtime loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. The guys kick things off with a review of the offense, including an analysis of the offensive line and the 5 sacks Sam Howell took this week. Afterwards, the pair get into the defense and assess how well they did in containing Jalen Hurts and his cast of explosive playmakers. Finally, to wrap things up, the two go through two different key situations in the game, including Ron Rivera’s decision to not go for two, giving you in depth analysis and their own opinions on the calls. 

5:18 Offense 

27:25 Defense 

47:48 Situation Breakdowns

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In this segment of Take Command, Craig and Logan break down the Commanders’ offensive performance on Sunday against the Eagles. The guys look at the unit’s performance as a whole and then take a deep dive into both Sam Howell’s performance and how the offensive line looked after allowing 5 sacks on the young QB. 

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