Bleav in Commanders

Welcome to Bleav in Commanders hosted by former Washington wide receiver Anthony Armstrong and longtime DC broadcaster Scott Jackson. They bring you smart, unfiltered insight on the Washington Commanders, straight from two voices who know the team inside and out. Anthony brings the player perspective from his days in the Burgundy and Gold, while Scott host of The Scott Jackson Show on WVSP 94.1FM and co-host of the Commanders postgame offers trusted analysis from years covering the team. From Jayden Daniels’ development and Dan Quinn’s leadership, to the latest on Terry McLaurin, and more we’re covering everything Commanders fans care about.

  1. 9h ago

    Elimination Game? Commanders vs Eagles on Sunday Night Football

    For the first time in weeks, the other team's injury report is longer. Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong go live ahead of Sunday Night Football as the Commanders host a banged-up Eagles team on a four-game skid. Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith, and Jihaad Campbell are all in question, and Tanner McKee is under center. They break down why this is effectively an elimination game, simplifying the defense's play calls and communication, the case for dialing up pressure on McKee, attacking an Eagles secondary that's given up 18 pass plays of 20+ yards in five games, and why field position and special teams could swing a low-total game. Commanders -5.5 at home, O/U 40.5 on FanDuel. Sunday Night Football at Northwest Stadium. Like, comment, and subscribe to BLEAV in Commanders. Live postgame Tuesday. Follow Scott: @JacksonSports on X | @RealJacksonSports on IG Follow Anthony: @ratedarmstrong on X & IG BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. Advanced football data, live on every play. Get 15% off SūmerPass with code TRYSUMER at https://sumersports.com ── CHAPTERS ── 00:00 Intro: coffee now, bourbon later 01:14 The Eagles' CVS receipt is longer this week 02:20 Eagles' longest skid since Andy Reid's final year 02:41 Keep the green out of Northwest Stadium 04:04 Fast start & dialing up the blitz 04:56 Steve Wilks on game day & communication fixes 05:52 Make no mistake: this is an elimination game 06:21 Blitz rate, scramble yards & McKee under pressure 07:04 Simplify the call: number-and-a-word vs. the steakhouse menu 07:40 LBs and D-line finally on the same page 08:21 Stop the run: Saquon's status 09:28 "We love DQ." Then show it on the field. 10:44 They haven't earned the right to predictions yet 11:26 Sponsor: ZipRecruiter 12:56 Keys to the game: offense 13:31 Push the ball downfield & open up the run 14:30 Injury update: Kinlaw out, Burks & Diggs in 16:10 Keys on defense: heat up Tanner McKee 17:34 Don't get suckered by the double move 18:22 Third key: field position & the 40.5 total 19:57 The Jaguars–Eagles kick return chaos in London 20:54 Give me a sturdy RB on kickoffs 22:26 Wrap-up & Tuesday's live postgame Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 1d ago

    Behind Enemy Lines: What's Wrong With the Eagles? w/ Devin Jackson

    We went behind enemy lines. Devin Jackson of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong to break down an Eagles team that's lost its way: a pass rush that's disappeared, a secondary giving up big plays, Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis not playing to their contracts, the uncertainty around Jalen Hurts, and whether Nick Sirianni's seat is heating up. Plus: Saquon Barkley's pitch count, what Tanner McKee needs to do to keep Philly afloat, when Joe Milton gets his shot, and how the Commanders attack a defense that's allowed 18 pass plays of 20+ yards in the past five games. Like, comment, and subscribe to BLEAV in Commanders. We're LIVE every Friday at 12:30 PM ET. Follow Devin Jackson: @RealD_Jackson on X | Inquirer.com Follow Scott | Follow Anthony BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. ── CHAPTERS ── 00:00 Intro: Devin Jackson of the Philadelphia Inquirer 00:41 HBCU Classic in Philly & a rough stretch for the Eagles 01:23 Root of the problem: no pass rush 02:02 Secondary growing pains: Mukuba, Woolen & DeJean 03:08 Jalen Carter & Jordan Davis not living up to it 04:13 The injury list that keeps scrolling 04:30 Jalen Hurts: the cloud over the team 06:06 Lane Johnson, Cam Jurgens & a roster in flux 06:33 Is Nick Sirianni on the hot seat? 07:59 FanDuel line: Commanders -5.5 at home 08:10 How Philly attacks Jayden Daniels 09:46 Sponsor: ZipRecruiter 10:59 Saquon Barkley & a pitch count 13:00 Can Tanner McKee lift this offense? 14:11 When does Joe Milton get his shot? 15:08 NFC East: wide open & pretty bad 15:33 Devin asks: what's Washington's formula? 15:47 Anthony: attack deep & "take their soul early" 16:37 Scott: bring the heat on defense 17:20 Blitz rates: Vikings, then Commanders 18:06 Friday live show & where to find Devin 18:54 Wrap-up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 3d ago

    The Eagles Just Got Bullied. Can the Commanders Do It Again Sunday Night?

    The bye week is over and the Commanders are back with a must-win Sunday Night Football matchup against the Eagles. Former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong and Scott Jackson break down Dan Quinn's post-bye presser, the injury report (Treylon Burks, Marcus Mariota, Javon Kinlaw), and Kurt Warner's take on Jayden Daniels letting it rip. They also cover how Dallas out-muscled Philly on Monday Night Football and why Washington should copy that recipe. Plus: the Commanders are 4.5-point favorites, the brutal stretch ahead (Rams, Giants on TNF), and why Dan Quinn needs to grab the reins for the final 11 games. Join us LIVE Fridays at 12:30 PM ET for our game preview show. Like, comment, and subscribe for more Commanders talk. BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. Hiring? Try ZipRecruiter free at ziprecruiter.com/audio 00:00 Intro: The Commanders "won" the bye week 01:03 Eagles get run over on MNF, and everybody's job is on the line 01:42 Dan Quinn's post-bye presser: Wilks' role, O-line, injury updates 02:36 Kurt Warner on Jayden Daniels: time to let it rip? 04:36 Antonio Williams' bigger role with McLaurin out 05:39 No longer a rookie OC: this is a must-win 06:16 Dallas out-muscles Philly 07:26 How Washington should attack the Eagles' front 09:18 The road ahead: Rams, Giants, and Harbaugh's turnaround 11:12 Four full quarters, penalties, and the refs 12:52 Sunday Night Football on Halloween weekend + costume talk 14:18 Sponsor: ZipRecruiter 15:51 Friday live show 16:03 Eagles' injury mess and the Sean Mannion problem 17:57 Elimination-game stakes and stacking wins 18:56 Tanner McKee by the numbers 19:24 FanDuel line: Commanders -4.5, O/U 40.5 20:07 Revisiting the Week 1 loss to Philly 21:36 Dan Quinn needs to grab the reins 22:42 Wrap-up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 23

    Quenton Nelson? Brian Thomas Jr.? Commanders Trade Deadline Targets

    It's the bye week, and there's no game to preview, but a lot could change for the Commanders coming out of it. Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong (#13) break down how Washington jump-starts the run game, whether to go outside at the trade deadline for help on the offensive line (Quenton Nelson, anyone?), and how forcing defenses to respect the deep ball opens everything else up for Jayden Daniels. Anthony explains how Tony Romo used multiple snap counts in Dallas, and why mixing it up could fix the late-snap problem. Plus: what really happens on a bye week, getting ahead of illegal-shift flags with the refs, Steve Wilks joining the defensive staff (and Anthony's Sherm Lewis bingo story), which defenders could draw trade interest, and whether Brian Thomas Jr. is worth a look. Also, the NFC East is somehow still wide open heading into Sunday night vs. the Eagles. Like, comment, subscribe, and follow. Join us LIVE next Friday as we preview Commanders-Eagles on Sunday Night Football. Follow Anthony: @RatedArmstrong on X and Instagram Follow Scott: @JacksonSports on X | @RealJacksonSports on Instagram BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: bye week Friday 00:23 Anthony's beard mishap 00:56 The good stuff: Jayden Daniels & the Kurt Warner breakdown 02:28 Go outside at the deadline? Quenton Nelson & the O-line 03:29 In-house fixes on the offensive line 04:15 The run game: McNichols, Devin Neal & the backfield 05:59 The NFC East is still up for grabs 06:28 FanDuel lines: Giants-Texans & Cowboys-Eagles 08:00 Why the Eagles game is a must-win 08:58 "Line up and have a track meet": force teams to respect the deep ball 10:30 Fixing the late snaps 11:21 How Tony Romo ran five or six snap counts in Dallas 12:52 Sponsor break 12:59 What really happens on a bye week: self-scouting & simplifying 14:10 It's a copycat league 15:04 Pre-snap penalties & the illegal shift problem 17:14 Penalties are up league-wide 18:05 Steve Wilks joins the defensive staff 19:28 Anthony's Sherm Lewis bingo story 21:13 More minds in the building: the Nick Saban model 22:03 This defense takes time & the second-half signs 23:11 Defensive pieces that could draw trade interest 24:15 Pick one position to trade for: now or later? 26:18 Should Washington go after Brian Thomas Jr.? 28:25 Next week's live show: Commanders-Eagles preview 29:29 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 20

    Commanders Fall 23-17 in San Francisco: Game Management, McLaurin & the Bye Week

    The day after the 23-17 Monday Night Football loss to the 49ers, Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong (#13) dig into a night that hurt in every way. Washington fell behind 20-3, the defense finally showed up late, and the offense got two chances to win it and couldn't finish. They break down the fourth-and-2 throwaway and the sideline confusion, why nobody believes the explanation anymore, Dan Quinn's job status, Kyle Shanahan's opening script vs. a first-time OC, the late snaps, and why this offense needs to slow down and simplify. Plus Anthony's own "five-down" play from his Washington days, what really gets said in the huddle, accountability on the offensive line, and Terry McLaurin's injury. Like, comment, subscribe, and follow. Join us LIVE Friday for our bye-week show. Follow Anthony: @RatedArmstrong on X and Instagram Follow Scott: @JacksonSports on X | @RealJacksonSports on Instagram BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro: the day after the 23-17 loss 01:05 First reaction: Terry McLaurin's injury 02:06 The fourth-down throwaway & the sideline 02:52 Anthony's 40s and his "trip to injured reserve" 03:45 Down 20-3, then two chances to win 04:15 Route concepts & the intentional grounding play 05:13 Why the bye week comes at the right time 06:15 Dan Quinn's not getting fired 06:41 The defense finally shows up late 07:40 Shanahan's opening script vs. a first-time OC 09:33 Grading the new coordinators 10:14 Fourth-and-2: go for it or kick? 11:20 Nobody believes they know anymore 11:58 Is this really Dan Quinn's make-or-break year? 12:53 Take the wheel, DQ 13:56 Anthony's five-down play vs. the Buccaneers 14:33 What actually gets said in the huddle 15:58 Sponsor break 16:07 Late snaps & an offense moving too fast 17:03 Slow down when the bike gets wobbly 18:17 Script your first 15 & practice with urgency 19:12 Accountability on the O-line: Chris Paul & the face mask 21:19 Bright spots: Jeremy McNichols & Trey Amos 21:37 Replacing Terry, the Burks catch & the injury pile-up 22:59 Friday's show + live comments 23:47 The O-line and the run game going forward 24:30 A tough season to be a first-time OC 24:56 Outro: heal up, Terry Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 16

    Mission Impossible in Santa Clara? Commanders vs. 5-0 49ers Preview

    The 49ers are 5-0 and look like the best team in the NFC. Washington goes into Monday Night Football as a 7.5-point underdog with everyone writing them off. Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong (#13) bring in Tommy Call of BLEAV in 49ers to break down Brock Purdy's MVP-level start, life without Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams still playing like Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw's suspension, and what Raheem Morris has done with the San Francisco defense. Then it's Commanders Keys: back each other up, pressure Purdy, play a clean game, win the field position battle, and fix the worst fourth-quarter defense in the NFL. Anthony also shares what it was like playing with Kyle Shanahan back in Washington. Like, comment, subscribe, and follow. Join us LIVE Tuesday for the full Monday night recap, and every Friday at 11:30 CT / 12:30 ET. Follow Anthony: @RatedArmstrong on X Follow Scott: @Jacksonsports on X Follow Tommy: @CallTommy on X | BLEAV in 49ers BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro + Tommy Call of BLEAV in 49ers 00:20 Are the 49ers unstoppable? A weird offseason, a 5-0 start 01:44 Life without Deebo: Christian Kirk, Mike Evans & the WR room 04:10 Brock Purdy's MVP start & the Shanahan connection 06:19 Anthony on playing with Kyle Shanahan in Washington 07:07 49ers O-line vs. the Commanders' front 09:20 Sponsor break + the FanDuel line 09:38 Trent Williams: a decade of dominance 12:26 System players vs. "put me in any system" 13:09 Dre Greenlaw suspended: who steps up? 15:43 Raheem Morris vs. Robert Saleh 17:15 Christian McCaffrey's real value beyond fantasy 19:52 Commanders Keys: back each other up 21:23 Pressure Purdy, play clean, win field position 23:32 Us against the world 23:49 What went right vs. the Giants 24:48 The worst fourth-quarter defense in the NFL 25:08 Two-minute defense: have a plan, don't let Mike Evans score 26:33 Injury report & roster moves 28:04 Why Monday night is the pivot point before the bye 29:15 Show schedule + outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 14

    The Play Nobody Can Escape: Can the Commanders Move On vs. the 5-0 49ers?

    Three days later, the ending of Commanders-Giants is still the talk of the league, and even people who don't watch football are asking about it. Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong (#13) break down how this team moves forward: ownership, accountability, going back to the tape, and why everything good that happened before the final minute still matters. Plus: the 2024 Bears' 10-game skid after the Hail Mary and why Washington has to avoid that kind of spiral, the 5-0 49ers matchup (Warner, Kittle, Purdy, and Mike Evans playing through broken ribs), Anthony's own rib story, the NFC East path, and whether Eagles-Commanders gets flexed out of Sunday night. Like, comment, subscribe, and follow. Join us LIVE Friday for our full 49ers-Commanders preview. Follow Anthony: @RatedArmstrong on X Follow Scott: @RealJacksonSports on Instagram BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:19 Three days later: the play nobody can escape 01:32 T.J. Ward, Micah Parsons & the Dan Quinn talk 02:33 How do you move forward? Ownership & accountability 04:30 The Bears Hail Mary warning 05:00 What actually went right before the final minute 05:45 Can outside noise get into the locker room? 07:06 Drill the end-of-game situation and move on 07:40 A thin secondary and a tired defense 08:54 They never should have been in overtime 09:46 Messaging, Dan Quinn & winning back the public 10:41 FanDuel odds: Super Bowl favorites + the Commanders line 11:31 The 2024 Bears' 10-game losing streak 12:26 Prove the culture on the field 12:43 Injuries, Chig & Jayden finally on the field together 13:51 Control the conversation heading into the bye 14:37 Scouting the 49ers: Warner, Kittle, Purdy, Mike Evans 15:21 Anthony's rib cartilage story 16:04 How opponents have attacked San Francisco 16:57 Trap-game watch for the 5-0 Niners 18:03 The Eagles' problems & the NFC East path 19:17 Flex watch: Eagles-Commanders on Sunday night? 20:31 Outro TAGS Washington Commanders, Commanders, BLEAV in Commanders, Commanders podcast, Commanders Giants, Commanders 49ers, 49ers, Jayden Daniels, Dan Quinn, Anthony Armstrong, Scott Jackson, NFL podcast, NFC East, Micah Parsons, Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Mike Evans, Chicago Bears Hail Mary, FanDuel odds, NFL Week 7, Commanders Nation, HTTC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 12

    27-27: The Dumbest Ending You'll Ever See | Commanders Postgame

    One of the weirdest, most frustrating finishes you'll ever see in a game you didn't lose. The Commanders blew a two-score lead, got a gift with a late Giants fumble, had a game-winning field goal in range in overtime, and let the clock run out with no timeouts. Final: 27-27. Scott Jackson and former Washington WR Anthony Armstrong break down where the communication fell apart (head coach, coordinator, or quarterback), why accountability needs action behind it, and how Jameis Winston, Malik Nabers, and Isaiah Likely took over late. They also dig into the bright spots: Jayden Daniels' strong return, Chig, Treylon Burks, and how Terry McLaurin's snaps were handled. Plus analytics vs. feel, the OT rules, and what's next with the 5-0 49ers. Like, comment, and subscribe to BLEAV in Commanders. LIVE every Friday and after every game. BLEAV in Commanders is part of the BLEAV Network, brought to you by FanDuel. Follow Anthony | Follow Scott ── CHAPTERS ── 00:00 Intro: 27-27 and "whiskey on melted ice" 00:42 The ending: no timeouts, no urgency 02:39 Where it broke down: head coach, OC, or QB? 04:07 Accountability needs action behind it 04:52 The 41-yard field goal Washington never tried 05:29 Credit the defense, then Jameis takes over 06:49 Jayden's return: free, loose & effective 08:13 The box score 09:31 Two fumbles, three points & where was Bill Croskey-Merritt? 10:50 "Put your foot on their neck": the Madden comeback effect 11:54 Live comments: Giants fans weigh in 12:56 NFC East check-in 14:17 The margins are killing them; 49ers next 14:57 Down to two healthy safeties 15:38 Bright spots: Chig, Burks, Blough & Terry's snap count 17:38 "A heated scrimmage... orange slices and a soda" 18:58 What a tie does to tiebreakers 19:39 Fixing overtime (and banning the tush push) 20:53 Have analytics made coaches worse? 23:10 Why deferring in OT was the right call 24:23 Trust your kicker: players over plays 25:43 Jayden just had to throw it away 27:04 Brotherhood & pre-snap penalty accountability 28:25 How receivers avoid illegal-shift flags 29:48 Viewer comments: the "NFC Least" 30:52 Next up: Kyle Shanahan & the 49ers 31:51 Wrap-up ── TAGS ── Commanders, Washington Commanders, BLEAV in Commanders, BLEAV Network, BLEAV, Commanders vs Giants, Commanders Giants tie, 27-27, Giants, New York Giants, NFC East, Jayden Daniels, Jameis Winston, Malik Nabers, Isaiah Likely, Cam Skattebo, Treylon Burks, Terry McLaurin, Dan Quinn, overtime tie, NFL postgame, Anthony Armstrong, Scott Jackson, NFL Week 6, Commanders podcast, HTTR Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to Bleav in Commanders hosted by former Washington wide receiver Anthony Armstrong and longtime DC broadcaster Scott Jackson. They bring you smart, unfiltered insight on the Washington Commanders, straight from two voices who know the team inside and out. Anthony brings the player perspective from his days in the Burgundy and Gold, while Scott host of The Scott Jackson Show on WVSP 94.1FM and co-host of the Commanders postgame offers trusted analysis from years covering the team. From Jayden Daniels’ development and Dan Quinn’s leadership, to the latest on Terry McLaurin, and more we’re covering everything Commanders fans care about.

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