Ben Standig
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David Blough just shared a version of this story about calling the game-winning TD pass in 2024 win over Eagles:
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February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
David Blough just shared a version of this story about calling the game-winning TD pass in 2024 win over Eagles:
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Commanders LB Bobby Wagner was named Walter Payton Man of rhe Year award, considered the NFL's most prestigious honor.
Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.
Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.
February 6, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Commanders LB Bobby Wagner was named Walter Payton Man of rhe Year award, considered the NFL's most prestigious honor.
Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.
Washington’s press release last year upon announcing Wagner would represent the organization.
The Broncos requested to interview Commanders pass game coordinator/AHC Brian Johnson for their offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed (1st by @Schultz_Report).
From my story yesterday on Last Man Standig:
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From my story yesterday on Last Man Standig:
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January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The Broncos requested to interview Commanders pass game coordinator/AHC Brian Johnson for their offensive coordinator job, a source confirmed (1st by @Schultz_Report).
From my story yesterday on Last Man Standig:
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From my story yesterday on Last Man Standig:
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Twelve months ago, Kliff Kingsbury’s tempo gave Washington a clear identity.
Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits.
That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one.
What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role.
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Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits.
That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one.
What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Twelve months ago, Kliff Kingsbury’s tempo gave Washington a clear identity.
Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits.
That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one.
What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role.
open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...
Now the organization is weighing whether that identity still fits.
That’s a meaningful change — and a telling one.
What I'm hearing and thinking about the Commanders' OC role.
open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...
Snap counts, Week 17:
🏈 The official split is 41 for Washington’s offense and 87 for the defense. Factor in dead plays and it's 44 to 92
🏈 Johnny Newton set a season-high with 61%. Daron Payne sidelined opened opportunities but still the first time over 43% in 2025
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🏈 The official split is 41 for Washington’s offense and 87 for the defense. Factor in dead plays and it's 44 to 92
🏈 Johnny Newton set a season-high with 61%. Daron Payne sidelined opened opportunities but still the first time over 43% in 2025
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December 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Snap counts, Week 17:
🏈 The official split is 41 for Washington’s offense and 87 for the defense. Factor in dead plays and it's 44 to 92
🏈 Johnny Newton set a season-high with 61%. Daron Payne sidelined opened opportunities but still the first time over 43% in 2025
⤵️
🏈 The official split is 41 for Washington’s offense and 87 for the defense. Factor in dead plays and it's 44 to 92
🏈 Johnny Newton set a season-high with 61%. Daron Payne sidelined opened opportunities but still the first time over 43% in 2025
⤵️
New QB in the house.
December 23, 2025 at 4:27 AM
New QB in the house.
December 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Injuries didn’t just sink these Commanders — they exposed the roster’s fragile depth. Two offseasons in, that’s no longer something Adam Peters inherited.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Injuries didn’t just sink these Commanders — they exposed the roster’s fragile depth. Two offseasons in, that’s no longer something Adam Peters inherited.
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Treylon Burks on THAT catch.
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Treylon Burks on THAT catch.
Terry McLaurin on the loss, his return and going for 2 in OT.
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Terry McLaurin on the loss, his return and going for 2 in OT.
Jayden Daniels here at Northwest Stadium for the Commanders' 24th annual Harvest Feast along with Colson Yankoff, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane.
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Jayden Daniels here at Northwest Stadium for the Commanders' 24th annual Harvest Feast along with Colson Yankoff, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane.
Commanders snaps, Week 11:
Offense 67, Defense 56
Career-high 45% for CRod (previous - 39.3%)
DTs without Payne -- Kinlaw 43, Goldman 25, Newton 22, Day 14
DE Jacob Martin's 78.6%, his most snaps in any game since 2021
Offense 67, Defense 56
Career-high 45% for CRod (previous - 39.3%)
DTs without Payne -- Kinlaw 43, Goldman 25, Newton 22, Day 14
DE Jacob Martin's 78.6%, his most snaps in any game since 2021
November 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Commanders snaps, Week 11:
Offense 67, Defense 56
Career-high 45% for CRod (previous - 39.3%)
DTs without Payne -- Kinlaw 43, Goldman 25, Newton 22, Day 14
DE Jacob Martin's 78.6%, his most snaps in any game since 2021
Offense 67, Defense 56
Career-high 45% for CRod (previous - 39.3%)
DTs without Payne -- Kinlaw 43, Goldman 25, Newton 22, Day 14
DE Jacob Martin's 78.6%, his most snaps in any game since 2021
The Commanders announce the hiring of the architectural firm behind Sofi Stadium and Jerry World as designers for planned roofed stadium at RFK site. Details:
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November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The Commanders announce the hiring of the architectural firm behind Sofi Stadium and Jerry World as designers for planned roofed stadium at RFK site. Details:
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The NFL fined not only Frankie Luvu for actions in the Seattle game, but also Tyler Biadasz, Jordan Magee and Chris Paul. #Commanders
November 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The NFL fined not only Frankie Luvu for actions in the Seattle game, but also Tyler Biadasz, Jordan Magee and Chris Paul. #Commanders
No Fun League: Commanders stay quiet at trade deadline. #LastManStandig
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
No Fun League: Commanders stay quiet at trade deadline. #LastManStandig
From last night: On Jayden Daniels finding his way postgame and the Commanders looking increasingly lost this season.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
From last night: On Jayden Daniels finding his way postgame and the Commanders looking increasingly lost this season.
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The Commanders are not thriving entering Week 9. Blame the front office's choices? You know I've been down on WR depth for months. Overall, eh. A reminder they were still building up a thin roster and then kinda nailed their top 2025 moves. Injuries suck.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The Commanders are not thriving entering Week 9. Blame the front office's choices? You know I've been down on WR depth for months. Overall, eh. A reminder they were still building up a thin roster and then kinda nailed their top 2025 moves. Injuries suck.
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Now you see him, now you don't: Terry McLaurin ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after re-injuring his groin.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Now you see him, now you don't: Terry McLaurin ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after re-injuring his groin.
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Terry McLaurin. On the injury recovery. Feeling helpless during losses, The contract dispute-injury Doubleheader.:
“It’s not the first adversity I’ve had in my life. ... Having those situations happen back-to-back. … I tried not to ride the waves of emotions.”
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“It’s not the first adversity I’ve had in my life. ... Having those situations happen back-to-back. … I tried not to ride the waves of emotions.”
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October 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Terry McLaurin. On the injury recovery. Feeling helpless during losses, The contract dispute-injury Doubleheader.:
“It’s not the first adversity I’ve had in my life. ... Having those situations happen back-to-back. … I tried not to ride the waves of emotions.”
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“It’s not the first adversity I’ve had in my life. ... Having those situations happen back-to-back. … I tried not to ride the waves of emotions.”
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Sources: Jayden Daniels is OUT for MNF; Marcus Mariota to start against the Chiefs.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Sources: Jayden Daniels is OUT for MNF; Marcus Mariota to start against the Chiefs.
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Thoughts on:
🔺️Jayden Daniels's injury
🔺️Fixes (?) for DE nightmare
🔺️Scheme v. Execution
🔺️Marshon Lattimore
🔺️Who is WR3
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🔺️Jayden Daniels's injury
🔺️Fixes (?) for DE nightmare
🔺️Scheme v. Execution
🔺️Marshon Lattimore
🔺️Who is WR3
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October 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thoughts on:
🔺️Jayden Daniels's injury
🔺️Fixes (?) for DE nightmare
🔺️Scheme v. Execution
🔺️Marshon Lattimore
🔺️Who is WR3
open.substack.com/pub/lastmans...
🔺️Jayden Daniels's injury
🔺️Fixes (?) for DE nightmare
🔺️Scheme v. Execution
🔺️Marshon Lattimore
🔺️Who is WR3
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Injuries are unpredictable. Talent wavers. Culture is supposed to be constant. After the Commanders' suffer a humbling loss weeks in the making, now’s the time to lean on that internal bond.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Injuries are unpredictable. Talent wavers. Culture is supposed to be constant. After the Commanders' suffer a humbling loss weeks in the making, now’s the time to lean on that internal bond.
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Commanders game day notebook dives into the depleted WR room, Cowboys corner conundrum, trade deadline nuggets (Washington/NFL) and lots more for subscribers:
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October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Commanders game day notebook dives into the depleted WR room, Cowboys corner conundrum, trade deadline nuggets (Washington/NFL) and lots more for subscribers:
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