Episode 679: Ron Rivera sheds light on Commanders' improved defense and "very efficient" Sam Howell and more

10:51 - Commanders: analysis of the bounce-back performance of the Commanders' defense in the 24-16 win at the Atlanta Falcons from the perspectives of strategy and playing-time distribution off comments from head coach Ron Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference, including the rise of the cinco package, multiple impressive performances by depth players and where things stand with benched corner Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

33:50 - Commanders: discussion of the Commanders' offense and of the Commanders perhaps avoiding the annual hole with Ron Rivera as head coach off comments from Rivera at his day-after-the-game press conference for the 24-16 win at the Atlanta Falcons, including an ode to offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, a very telling and encouraging stat for quarterback Sam Howell and a disappointing season so far for receiver Jahan Dotson

50:35 - Capitals: breakdown of a 3-2 shootout win over the Calgary Flames that featured a very good performance by goaltender Darcy Kuemper

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