Craig is joined by ESPN’s Ben Solak to talk all things Commanders. They kick off their conversation by examining the evolution of Kliff Kingsbury's offense and the impressive balance it's achieved in the run game, screen game, and explosive downfield plays. Ben shares his insights on why this revamped offense has been so effective and how it might impact the Commanders' chances against the Ravens. They then shift gears to discuss the keys to the game if the Commanders hope to pull off an upset against Baltimore. To wrap up, Craig and Ben explore potential trade deadline targets, with Ben suggesting Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins as a possible addition to bolster the Commanders' offense.

Craig and Anthony start off today’s show diving into the highly anticipated matchup between Commanders rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson. As the Commanders prepare to take on the Ravens, they explore the exciting storyline of Daniels facing off against one of the NFL’s premier dual-threat QBs. They discuss what this game means for Daniels as he continues to prove himself, how the two quarterbacks’ styles compare, and the impact each player could have on the game. It’s a battle of dynamic playmakers, and Craig and Anthony break down what to watch for on Sunday!

From 'Take Command' (subscribe here): Craig and Logan shine a spotlight on the Commanders' defense that held the struggling Cleveland Browns to just 13 points in a commanding performance. 

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1:12 - Hoffman Show Hour 1 - Are the Commanders Contenders? + Vibe Check Tuesday Calls

38:40 - Hoffman Show Hour 2 - Can Defense Keep Rolling + Take Command Tape Tuesday

1:23:33 - Hoffman Show Hour 3 - NFL Tiers, Weekend Recap + Real Things

Hour 3

1:12 - NFL Tiers: Who Are the Prime Contenders?

11:30 - NFL Tiers: NFL Tiers: Who are legitimate contenders? And who are the pretenders?

23:34 - Weekend Recap: Weddings, Flag Football, and Marathon Prep

35:07 - Real Things: Mitch Tischler

Craig and Anthony recap their weekends. Anthony shares highlights from his trip to San Francisco, where he attended the wedding of one of his high school best friends. He also squeezed in a couple of flag football games, so Craig gives him the full coach treatment by breaking down his tape. Meanwhile, Craig’s weekend was more low-key but productive, as he focused on training and prepping for his upcoming half marathon. Together, they swap stories, talk football, and give updates on their latest personal adventures.

Craig and Anthony take a look around the NFL and split teams up into tiers based on who we deem as being Prime Contenders to win the Super Bowl. The other tiers are 'puncher's chance', 'interesting but not good enough' and the last tier is 'no chance'.

Hour 2

1:12 - Tischler Tuesday: Can the Commanders’ Defense Keep Rolling?

20:26 - Take Command Tape Tuesday

Craig welcomes back Mitch Tischler of the Beltway Football Podcast for his weekly 'Tischler Tuesday' appearance. Mitch shares his biggest takeaways from the Commanders' dominant 34-13 win over the Browns, highlighting standout performances on both sides of the ball. With back-to-back strong defensive outings, Mitch is left wondering if the Commanders’ defense can maintain this level of play as they prepare for a big test against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Craig and Mitch break down what’s been working for the defense and what they’ll need to do to keep it up against one of the league’s most dynamic offenses.

Hour 1

1:12 - Vibe Check Tuesday: Are the Commanders NFC East Contenders – Or More?

9:24 - Vibe Check Tuesday Calls: Are the Commanders NFC East Contenders – Or More?