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The Washington Commanders are officially out of the playoffs with their loss to the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman attempt to unravel this mess of a game and try to figure out just what future this coaching staff is planning for. 

The guys take all their analysis from last week's game to ask one of the most important question: Who will be the Commanders starting quarterback Sunday? Logan doesn’t believe that Sam Howell should be the starter but Craig disagrees. Then they close out the show by talking about the defense and asking what happened to give up 27 points. 

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The day after the Commanders playoff chances came to an end with a stunning loss to the Browns, Logan joins Craig on The Hoffman Show to talk about the pitiful offensive performance. He gives insight into how the choices made by Ron Rivera and offensive coordinators Scott Turner doomed Carson Wentz and the offense. 

Plus, why Logan thinks that Washington shouldn't start Sam Howell on Sunday against Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Commanders went back to Carson Wentz in hopes of a playoff berth. Ron Rivera's decision backfired almost immediately. The Commanders fall to the Browns 24-10 in an embarrassing offensive performance, losing Jon Allen in the process on defense. Craig Hoffman and Logan Paulsen Break it down.

From 'It's Always Gameday in Cleveland' (subscribe here): Host Daryl Ruiter is joined by Craig Hoffman of 'Take Command' and Team 980 in Washington, D.C., to break down the Xs and Os of the Browns-Commanders New Year's Day matchup. They discuss if starting Carson Wentz is the right move, whether or not he might hold a grudge against the Browns and what to look out for with Chase Young on the field.

Carson Wentz and the Commanders can maintain control of their playoff lives this weekend with a win over the Cleveland Browns. How has Cleveland looked since Deshaun Watson's return and will they be a formidable opponent having been eliminated from playoff contention themselves?

"It's Always Gameday in Cleveland's" Daryl Ruiter (92.3 The Fan) joins us to break it all down, plus the film insight from Logan you love!

Sunday is a must-win game for the Commanders against the Cleveland Browns, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman break down the Browns to preview the game.

"It's Always Gameday in Cleveland's" Daryl Ruiter (92.3 The Fan) joins us to break down what it's been like to cover a team like the Cleveland Browns and what the feeling in Cleveland is like before the game for

Logan and Craig start the preview to Browns vs. Commanders by looking at the Brown's offense. Logan says that there are absolutely players and calls that the commanders should be afraid of, because Watson has returned they seem to have a split playstyle. Craig points out that the browns have attempted both run and pass centric offenses and they seem to want to be a passing offense without the outside threats to make it truly dangerous.

Logan and Craig continue the preview of Browns vs. Commanders by looking at the Cleveland defense. The guys look at how the Cleveland defense works and what we should expect from Scott and Wentz. Logan says that he wishes that Scott takes it easy and just makes sure Carson feels safe on the pass rush. Craig says that he is cautiously optimistic to see what some of the game plan throwing plays will be with Carson in at Quarterback, but they need to keep the same running gameplan that has been successful all year.

After the Commanders 37-20 Christmas Eve loss to the San Francisco, Logan Paulsen and Craig Hoffman take a look at the film to break down the loss.

Logan and Craig start out by looking over the Washington’s offense in the 37-20 loss. Logan points out that the Commanders knew how the 49ers were going to play defense and the lack of changing the scheme was baffling. Craig says that there were issues with the Commanders following their own beneficial playstyle.

Next, the guys take a look at the Commanders quarterbacking and at Heinicke’s performance. Logan says that he has to take back what he said in the postgame pod about Heinicke having a solid first quarter because he missed so many opportunities. Logan countered that while there were issues, he made amazing highlight reel plays. Also, the guys cover the red zone offense. Logan and Craig both agree that while this was a more efficient red zone offense, it was lacking in creativity.

Finally, the guys take a look at the defense who while playing decently for the first half, fell apart in the second half against Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. Both Logan and Craig emphasize how Kam Curl’s injury effects the defense. Also the guys point out that San Fran was calling wild stuff that seemed to have spooked Jack Del Rio.