Craig welcomes his longtime friend Damon Amendolara of CBS Sports Radio to preview the excitement of College Football Championship Weekend. Together, they break down the key matchups, discuss the stakes for teams vying for a College Football Playoff spot, and debate whether the current playoff format is truly fair. Is the system working as intended, or does it need an overhaul?

Hour 1

1:12 - Lions Stay True to Themselves in TNF Win Over Packers

13:41 - The NFC Playoff Picture Through the Commanders’ Lens

21:24 - Take Command Segment w/ Logan Paulsen and Robert Mays

Craig breaks down the current NFC playoff picture and what it means for the Commanders. With the postseason race heating up, Craig examines where Washington stands, their path to securing a playoff spot, and the key games to watch that could impact their chances.

Craig and Anthony kick off the show with a recap of last night’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Lions and Packers. They break down the Lions' bold decision on 4th & 1 to run the ball, stay aggressive, and not give the Packers another chance. The duo praises Detroit’s confidence in their identity, capped by a clutch field goal as time expired to secure the win.

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Craig and Logan are joined by Robert Mays to discuss how the Commanders have been able to overachieve preseason expectations in such a big way. 

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Commanders Off-Season Talk, 2025 Free Agents + College Football Playoff Picture

43:09 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - NRTC + Josh Robbins Talks Wizards Rebuild

1:29:02 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - Bobby Wagner WPMOY Nominee, Wizards-Mavs Preview + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - Bobby Wagner Will Be Commanders Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee

11:00 - Dave Johnson Previews Wizards-Mavs

21:20 - Real Things: Shaq and Rich Eisen

Hour 1

1:12 - Focus on Now or Plan for the Future?

10:47 - A Look at the 2025 Free Agent WRs and Tackles

23:12 - Commanders Confidence Check + TNF Preview w/ Dan Pizzuta

35:09 - College Football Playoff is Playing Out How It Should

Craig shares the exciting news that Bobby Wagner has been named the Commanders' nominee for the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Recognized for his excellence both on and off the field, Wagner embodies leadership and community impact. Later, we hear from Wagner as he reflects on the honor and what it meant to him to move up to second on the NFL’s all-time list for most 100-tackle seasons, cementing his legacy as one of the league's greats.

Hour 2

1:12 - Never Read the Comments

24:41 - Rebuild Realities: Wizards' Historic Losing Streak