Hour 2 of Chris “The Rooster” Russell on The Team 980 kicks off with Chris, A-MAC, and the crew ganging up on Cowboy B after the Commanders’ loss to the Cowboys. From there, The Rooster provides the latest Dorance Armstrong injury update and reacts to slow-motion video of the play, giving fans an inside look at the impact. Finally, Chris critiques Adam Peters’ roster-building decisions, questioning the moves shaping the Commanders’ team. It’s an hour full of hot takes, analysis, and fan-focused discussion you won’t want to miss.

In the final hour of Chris “The Rooster” Russell show Lynnell Willingham joins before his own show to air his frustrations with the Commanders. Chris then dives into the realities of roster building, explaining why the Commanders don’t yet have elite defensive talent. Next, Dan Quinn addresses the media with injury updates and answers questions on what went wrong in the latest loss. It’s a high-energy, fan-focused hour packed with insights, analysis, and behind-the-scenes takes on the Commanders.

The Rooster pauses the show to bring in live coverage of Dan Quinn speaking with the media, providing updates on Jayden Daniels and Dorance Armstrong’s injuries. Quinn also addresses questions about the locker room culture and breaks down what went wrong in the Commanders’ tough loss yesterday, giving fans an inside look at the team’s struggles and the steps needed to rebound.

The Rooster fires back at fan outrage surrounding Joe Whitt and yet another disappointing Commanders performance. He breaks down whether Whitt truly deserves to be on the hot seat, weighing coaching decisions, execution issues, and the broader problems plaguing the team. Listen as The Rooster gives his honest take on where the blame should fall after a tough divisional loss — and whether changes need to be made to get Washington back on track.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off The Team 980 with a full slate of football coverage, starting with Commanders Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on how injuries are impacting team chemistry and Chris reacting to Deebo Samuel looking hobbled in practice. He also reflects on the Bengals’ Thursday Night Football win and admits he might’ve underestimated Joe Flacco. Hour 2 features Deebo’s latest injury updates, insights from Jay Paterno on coaching and legacy, and a deep dive into the upcoming Commanders–Cowboys matchup, with audience feedback and Cowboy B offering opposing perspectives. In the final hour, All Things A-MAC breaks down the biggest college football matchups, including the Giants vs. Broncos, before Chris analyzes Washington’s defense, Jayden Daniels’ outlook, and wraps up with his Super 6 Pack NFL spreads and picks. The show closes with the signature Dumb Dumb of the Day, spotlighting one of the week’s most head-scratching moments.

Chris “The Rooster” Russell kicks off Hour 1 on The Team 980 with a full plate of football talk! Commanders Offensive Coordinator Kliff Kingsbury discusses how injuries are affecting team chemistry, while The Rooster reacts to Deebo Samuel looking hobbled at practice. Then it’s on to Cincinnati, where Wacko for Flacco fever has taken over after the Bengals’ Thursday Night Football win and Chris admits he might’ve been wrong about Joe Flacco. All that and more to start another fiery football Friday in DC!

In Hour 2 we kick off by reading Deebo Samuel’s latest comments on his injury and Chris gives his thoughts on whether he’ll play Sunday. Next, Jay Paterno, former Penn State assistant coach and son of Joe Paterno, joins the show to share insights on coaching, football, and legacy. The Rooster then turns to the big Commanders–Cowboys matchup this weekend, sharing his analysis before hearing audience reactions and takes on the game with Cowboy B providing enemy insights.

In the final hour, we kick things off with All Things A-MAC, breaking down the biggest college football matchups and previewing the A-MAC Giants taking on the Denver Broncos. Next, Chris analyzes the Commanders’ defense as they face the explosive Cowboys offense and discusses whether Jayden Daniels can bounce back this weekend. Then it’s time for the Super 6 Pack, where Chris breaks down NFL spreads and picks weekend winners. Finally, we close out with Dumb Dumb of the Day, highlighting one of the week’s wildest and most unbelievable stories.

Chris Russell kicks off his Super 6 Pack, breaking down the NFL spreads and making his picks for the weekend’s biggest matchups. With sharp analysis and insider insight, he highlights key games, potential upsets, and the factors that could determine which teams cover the spread and which emerge victorious.

Jay Paterno joins the show to discuss all things Penn State, including the headline-making news of James Franklin’s firing. He breaks down what went into the decision and offers insight into the program’s next steps. From behind-the-scenes details in Happy Valley to broader storylines across the Big Ten, it’s an inside look at one of college football’s biggest shakeups.