NFL

Dallas Ruins Thanksgiving; JDR Out; Panthers Making Moves; Wiz Struggling

The boys are back after the (best) holiday break to discuss the loss to the cowboys, the firing of JDR, the potential for new GMs and HCs to be considered and take a general look around the league as the best teams are miles better than the good teams and a few are back from the dead (Broncos?). Plus, how SI used AI to trick its readers.... and will the wiz rebuild faster than the commanders?

#Giants Win; Ron NOT Fired; Top5 Low5; #Caps + #Wiz Updates

The boys are struggling to come up with a #Commanders thanksgiving list beyond ownership change, the team looks terrible vs the Giants, Ron and JDR still employed, and Sam is regressing... yuck. Angel suspended, Ovi surging, Jordan Poole is already turning heel in DC, and Dana White inspires the boys with his 86 hour liquid fast. Happy Thanksgiving!

#Seahawks Win; Robinson Shines for #Commanders; Ref’s Too Involved; Clock Management Woes

Miss a FG early, get players ejected, penalties late, and lack of clock management ... welcome to Washington Football. Ron was out coached by someone double his age but the Commanders COULD have pulled out a win... instead, it's a loss and the season is likely over. Sam is growing, future may be bright, but right now, the sting is real.

Washington Wins; Fantasy Swap(s); Top 5 Low 5; Clay Travis Right About WNBA

The boys are locked in after a road win in New England brings the Commanders back into the playoff picture. While there were a few stinker games (ravens) there was also a few surprising ones too (vikings).... "Dobbs is crazy good for a below average QB" + Clay Travis a 100% correct, a good HS Boys team would destroy the WNBA's ACEs in a game, or a series. (No, we don't want Ron or Billy B here in DC next season!)

Halloween-ing; Eagles Win in DC; Top 5 Low 5; World Series Tied 1-1

How do you handle Halloween as an adult? Death on the ice in England (super sad situation), the UFC/Boxing obsession grows for one show cast-member + Commanders jump out to a lead but fail to beat the Eagles... again! The NFL top 5 and low 5 are here to close out week seven and Stevie helps us get ready for game three of the world series which has been shockingly eventful even though nobody is watching!

Ron’s Hot Seat; #NFL Top5 Low5; #NHL Frozen Frenzy; #NBA Season Begins

FP and Joe are in studio discussing the fiery furnace that is currently Coach Ron's seat and what can be done to turn it down a tad. They took around the league on a week full of upset wins and while the NHL and NBA seasons are getting rolling the baseball season is almost at its final matchup with one matchup NOBODY wants to see looming large.

#Giants Beat #Commanders; Postgame Show; #Howell & Offense Regressing

The boys are hot. The Commanders, Football Team, Redskins... doesn't matter... when they should win the regularly lose! Offense was flat, defense was leaky, special teams failed (less a crucial recovery)... but why can't this team find it's groove early on. The longest seven minutes... 

Falcons Beat Falcons; Top 5 Low 5; NHL Returns; MLB Playoffs Continue

The boys recap the full slate of NFL games including the Commanders win in ATL to improve to 3-3... reminder, they beat nobody as FP says. The NFL is basically a bunch of .500 teams, the CAPS are back on the ice, and Bryce homers on his birthday... do we cheer or never/ever cheer?

MLB Playoff Buzz; NFL Top 5 Low 5; NHL Frozen Frenzy

Commanders slip in the power rankings but given cooler heads have come forth since the Bears loss the boys are enthralled with playoff baseball. Bryce did Bryce things in ATL while the Diamondbacks may be demonstrating why the new playoff model is flawed with favorite teams losing! +ESPN will roll out "FROZEN FRENZY" on opening night as we see the Red-Zone-ification of sports continue from NFL to GoalRush and now Frozen Frenzy can the NBA do something similar and would anyone care? Join the boys; like and share.

Bears Drop 40; Trash Bag Uniforms; Absentee Coaching

The boys are hot after an absolutely embarrassing lose at home in primetime... tell us a new story! Nothing ever changes for the fans of this terrible football team. Coaches grade out at an F but frankly so should everyone else... there are no positive take-aways when you lose to the worst team in the league and look terrible doing it! How do you lose to a QB that creates 15 passes, eight of which are to ONE wide receiver!? Burn it all down! 

Commanders Win/Lose; NFC East Update; Top5 Low5; Playoff Baseball

The boys are in studio to recap the Commanders win/lose vs the Eagles... scoreboard says one thing, eyes say another + a look around the NFC East with Pete from Philly, updated power rankings... where do the vikings/patriots/broncos slot in, and a little baseball discussion as well which highlights what we already knew... baseball Joe knows nothing!

Bills Crush Commanders; Dolphins Flirt w/History; Top 5; TayTay + Tra

The Commanders fall to 2-1 with a tough matchup against Philly coming up next. The Broncos lose in a way that may never be replicated. Jimmy G, the other one, is still in the league catching touchdowns (how!?), and what do we make of Russell Brand and Dave Portnoy news over the past week... tune in and get caught up!

Commanders Win; Monday Night Doubleheader; Chubb Injury; Top5 Low5

The Commanders went into Mile High and looked to be on the business end of a loss before turning things around in the second half and pulling out an improbably victory. Chase returned to action and looked great! Sam and the offense looked confident... and the coaches looked flexible and focused! The Broncos looked bad but not worse than the Bears. The Cowboys still look scary but the Bills look beatable as we head into week 3. Join us to break it all down and relive a wild week 2!

Commanders Looking Iffy; Rodgers is done; Top 5 Low 5

So much to recap after week one of the 2023 NFL season. The Commanders started off with a win but they left us asking so.many.questions! Rodgers is likely done, might the Jets trade for Jacoby? or Heinicke? Philips? Ryan? ... who knows but they are toast. Bills, Bengals, Chiefs all looked terrible, which is most likely to recover? Finally the top 5 and low 5 teams in the league... 49ers and Cowboys maybe Jags... who else? Tune in and find out! 

DTC 268: Update on the Curse; Messi Coming; Coach Ronnie

It's been a long winter but the night is darkest before the dawn. We are potentially just days away from the end of the Synder in DC and Joe and FP still think its not going to happen... plus Ron is terribly overrated according to Joe and why FP thinks the defense is closer to good than bad. The boys also talk about other DC sports happenings and set the stage for a revival. 

Super Bowl 57 Preview; Can NFC East Fans Cheer for Eagles?; Life After Football

We are back! Join FP, Stevie, and Joe to check-in on all things DTC, where have the boys been and what's coming next? Will the SB be a dud? Must watch TV for after-football-life? Biden SOTU speech drinking games... and special guest "Pete from Philly" joins the boys to pick over/under's and prop bets before Sunday's NFL season finale.

Commanders 1-0; Cowboys Stink; Top5 Low 5; Football is Back

Stevie, Razzle, and Joe are recapping a wild week one around the NFL with unlikely winners, suspect losers, and some tough betting spots as well. Carson is a wild one that will take advantage of his big play receivers at every opportunity he can.. even if that means being a tad too aggressive at times. Panic time for the Rams? Packers? 49ers?... and how poor was the Broncos game on Monday night?? Football is back, the show is back, RIP to the Queen.

Jags @ Commanders; Top5 Low5; Ballers Encore

Stevie, FP, and Joe are ready to talk about week one! The NFL is back! Tune in to find out just how up or down the boys are on the upcoming Commanders season + a top5 and low5 look around the league. FP and Stevie have the Chiefs in their top five, while Joe has the Chargers and Saints in his. Also, why was BALLERS so good? 

NFL Week 1 Preview: Commanders vs Jaguars

NFL Week 1 is finally here! Join FP and LP as they discuss this week's slate of NFL games and dive deeper into Carson Wentz's regular season debut with the Washington Commanders. Plus who is FP's and LP's sleeper pick for the week? Join in and give us your thoughts on twitter @defeatthecurse

Commanders Roster Cuts/Adds; Does Ron Still Have ”IT”?; Must Watch TV Update(s)

FP and Joe are on the mics and are looking forward as the Commanders prepare to make their final roster cuts and likely roster additions as they await linebackers to be cut from other teams... isn't it crazy other teams 4th and 5th options will likely start in DC!? The boys also breakdown the DC QB room, RB stable, and WRs while considering just how good or bad can this team be in the NFC east.

Nobody Cares About Baseball; Commanders Look Not-Good; Manti T’eo Apologies

Mic check, mic check... Stevie and Joe are return to the pod to catch-up on a few different topics while the dust settles on summer 2022. Nationals trade their brightest star, after trading their previous brightest stars, after letting their stud slugger leave town... and Stevie is convinced Mike Rizzo can rebuild the team (again... and quickly)! The Commanders look worse defensively but the real chatter is about the Lions on HARD KNOCKS... Tiger isn't going to LIV, Manti T'eo has a must watch documentary on Netflix that must be watched ... and what do you expect from a Game of Thrones reboot/spin-off? Welcome back to DTC.

Ticket Price Problems; Commanders Issues; London Bound?; Remember #7; Capitals Surge

Could the end be near for Commanders owner Dan Snyder after leaked reports show ticket sales were padded and not disclosed to the other NFL owners? What if the team moves to London, could another team be relocated to DC? Plus, remembering #7 and a quick chat about the Capitals and how they remind Joe of old guys playing basketball stringing together wins by outsmarting the competition. Listen now as FP and Joe discuss it all and remember you can live tweet the show anytime from any social media platform!

Carson Wentz to Commanders; R.Wilson to Broncos; ARod Stays in GB

The Commanders will have a new face of the franchise at the start of next season and it will be Carson Wentz! After weeks of back and forth about trading for Watson, or Rodgers (never), or Wilson (ha!), the Comms landed Wentz for a very reasonable asking price from the Colts... but why so cheap? Stevie, Joe, and FP go through all the events of the past few days and grade the Comms on their new acquisition... but what happens next, specifically what do they do with the 11th overall pick? It's been a wild 48 hours in the NFL and the DTC crew is here for it all!

Super Bowl Recap; Halftime Thoughts; Watching Wiz/Caps

Stevie, Razzle, and Joe are on the mics to discuss the Super Bowl and recap the game, the big plays, the missed plays, the coaching and everything in between. The boys also break down the half-time show and debate which performer should have been left out. What happens now that football is over? Do we prioritize the Wizards or the Capitals?... will baseball ever return? 

Commanders Take Command; WFT Retired; JZ Loves Uniforms; What’s Next

The Redskins became the Football Team and have now become the Commanders. The name isn't terrible but why did it seem the organization was unprepared for an announcement of this magnitude? Three guys sitting out on the lawn? No stage? No hype video? ... just seemed lacking... but it is finished. Today the name changed, and tomorrow congress will begin in their inquiry into allegations of misconduct. Busy few days in DC.