Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports - WFT Week 2 takeaways: Seriously, that was insane

WFT Week 2 takeaways: Seriously, that was insane

09/17/21 • 55 min

Standig Room Only: A show about the Washington Commanders and D.C. sports

The Athletic's Ben Standig is joined by his Athletic colleague Tarik El-Bashir to discuss all the insanity that unfolded in the Washington Football Team's 30-29 thriller against the New York Giants. Ben opens the episode recapping Ron Rivera's day-after press conference, including the coach's views on lack of defensive disciple, Jamin Davis's growth and Taylor Heinicke. Then Ben and Tarik tackle the game including Heiniecke's heroics and upside, where the defense must improve, Thursday's crowd and plenty more including some Capitals talk.

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