The Chris Russell Show

Chris Russell welcomes Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, to break down the Commanders’ season opener. Tischler evaluates how the offensive line held up against Philly’s defensive front, breaks down Sonny Styles’ NFL debut, and discusses how much could be on Styles’ plate if Jordyn Brooks? misses time with a groin injury. Tischler also gives Daronte Jones an A- for his defensive play-calling and David Blough a B-/B for his offensive performance.

Chris Russell looks at what David Blough and Daronte Jones could have done differently in the Commanders’ loss. Chris questions some of the personnel and play-calling in Blough’s offense, including the botched flea flicker, while on defense he questions why Mikey Sainristil played so much despite his vulnerability to getting beaten deep. Chris expects Rasul Douglas to see more snaps in Week 2.

After the Commanders’ season opener, Chris Russell and Anthony hand out grades to David Blough and Daronte Jones. Chris gives Blough a C and Jones a C+, while Anthony also gives Blough a C but is more favorable toward Jones with a B-.

1:12 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 1 - Three and Out, Defensive Performance in Review + Calls

44:32 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 2 - Thoughts on 2-Pt Play Call, Inside Insight w/ Stefon Diggs + Dum Dum of the Day

1:27:15 - The Chris Russell Show Hour 3 - JD5 @ 5pm, Super Sunday Six-Pack + Calls

Hour 1

1:12 - Three and Out: Chris Russell’s 3 Reasons the Commanders Lost to the Eagles

19:45 - Detailing the Six Explosive Plays the Commanders Defense Gave Up in Philly

28:31 - Commanders Defense Forced 0 Turnovers + Calls

37:55 - Calls Reacting to the Commanders Season-Opening Loss to the Eagles

Hour 2

1:12 - Calls Reacting to the Commanders Season-Opening Loss to the Eagles

12:15 - Chris Russell Defends the 2-Point Call — But Would’ve Put It in Terry’s Hands

27:08 - Inside Insight: Chris Russell Reveals What Went Wrong on the Flea Flicker & Diggs’ Sideline Work

36:14 - Dum Dum of the Day

Hour 3

1:12 - JD5 @ 5: Jayden Daniels Takes the Blame, US Open Final & USA Women Win Gold

16:44 - Super Sunday Six-Pack in Review

31:05 - Calls Reacting to the Commanders Season-Opening Loss to the Eagle

It’s time for JD5 @ 5, where we spotlight five stories at 5 PM that aren’t getting the love and attention they deserve. Today: Jayden Daniels takes responsibility for Stefon Diggs’ unsportsmanlike penalty, Team USA Women win gold at the FIBA World Championship, Ben Shelton falls short against Alexander Zverev at the US Open, Myles Garrett undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery, and a preview of Chiefs-Broncos on Monday Night Football.

Chris Russell introduces another new show staple, Inside Insight, giving listeners details from his conversations with players after the game. Chris reveals what happened on the miscommunication between Rachaad White and Jayden Daniels on the flea flicker that ended with JD5 throwing the ball away, plus what Stefon Diggs was doing on the sideline with Marcus Mariota after struggling to catch the ball early.

Chris Russell defends the Commanders’ decision to go for two, saying it wasn’t the worst play call. However, Chris would have preferred Washington put the ball in the hands of Terry McLaurin or Antonio Williams with the game hanging in the balance.