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On today's Burgundy & Gold Today, Lynnell kicks things off by looking ahead to Thursday night as the Commanders try to win in Green Bay for the first time since 1988, then dives into what's sustainable from Washington's dominant Week 1 win over the Giants — from Jayden Daniels' legs, to the defense's energy, to the creativity in the run game — before taking calls from listeners. He also reacts to Dan Quinn's comments on the rushing attack and makes the case for seeing more of Bill Croskey-Merritt after his breakout debut with 82 yards and a touchdown. From there, Lynnell discusses Terry McLaurin's quiet game (just 2 catches for 27 yards on 4 targets), and reminds listeners that while Terry will have off games like this, he's still a top 10–15 wideout whose monster games are coming. In Hour 2, Lynnell takes more calls on whether Croskey-Merritt should get more work in Week 2 before welcoming on Grant Paulsen of the Take Command Podcast to break down the Giants win, preview Commanders-Packers, and discuss how Washington stacks up against a Green Bay team that dominated Detroit and just added Micah Parsons. Lynnell then gives his NFL Power Rankings and reveals where the Commanders stand. In the final hour, Lynnell unveils his “Nell's Super Six-Pack” — the top six NFL teams after Week 1 plus three “on the bubble” — then takes calls on who listeners think is the best team in football. He's later joined by Mike Jones of The Athletic to go around the NFL, highlight Week 1's best teams, and react to Washington's performance, before closing the show with the question: what do the Commanders still need to do to be considered among the NFL's elite?

1:12 - Nell's Super Six-Pack: Top 6 NFL Teams After Week 1 12:42 - Calls: Who is the Best Team in NFL After Week 1? 20:54 - Mike Jones on Week 1's Best Teams + Commanders' Statement Win 36:38 - What Does Washington Need To Do To Be Top Of The NFL?

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Looking to Win in Green Bay for 1st Time Since 1988 12:09 - What's Sustainable from the Commanders' Week 1 Win? 23:11 - Calls: What's Sustainable from the Commanders' Week 1 Win? 31:46 - Dan Quinn on What Makes This Rush Attack Hard to Stop + Lynnell Needs More of Bill

Hour 2 1:12 - Calls: Should Bill Croskey-Merritt Get More Work in Week 2? 23:45 - Grant Paulsen Joins to Recap Week 1 and Preview Commanders-Packers on TNF 37:39 - NFL Power Rankings: Where Do the Commanders Rank?

Hour 3 1:12 - Nell's Super Six-Pack: Top 6 NFL Teams After Week 1 12:42 - Calls: Who is the Best Team in NFL After Week 1? 20:54 - Mike Jones on Week 1's Best Teams + Commanders' Statement Win 36:38 - What Does Washington Need To Do To Be Top Of The NFL?

Lynnell welcomes on Mike Jones of The Athletic to go around the NFL and break down who stood out as the best teams in Week 1. They also take a closer look at how the Commanders dominated the Giants, what impressed Mike most about Washington's performance, and how it stacks up against the rest of the league after the opening weekend.

Lynnell welcomes on Grant Paulsen, co-host of the Take Command Podcast, to break down Washington's Week 1 win over the Giants and to look ahead to a massive Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers. They discuss what Washington did well in the opener, where they need to clean things up, and how the Commanders stack up against a Packers team that looked dominant in their win over the Lions. Plus, they react to Green Bay's blockbuster acquisition of Micah Parsons and how that shifts the challenge for Washington's offensive line.

Heading into the Packers matchup, Lynnell says it's time to see more of Bill Croskey-Merritt. Despite playing only 33% of snaps in Week 1, Croskey-Merritt was PFF's highest-graded rusher and made history as the first player drafted outside the top 200 to rush for 75+ yards in his debut. On top of that, he leads all NFL running backs in EPA per rush after Week 1. Lynnell believes his performance has earned him a bigger role in Washington's offense against Green Bay.

Lynnell Willingham poses the question: What's one thing from the Commanders' Week 1 victory over the Giants that you believe is sustainable moving forward? Lynnell points to Jayden Daniels' ability to use his legs and the relentless defensive play style as traits the team can count on week after week. Anthony adds that the creativity in the run game, especially against a talented Giants front, is what he sees as most sustainable for Washington this season.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders Defense Dominates, Offense Was A Little Sloppy + Calls 42:24 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Re-Visit Monday Morning Headline Prediction, Michael Phillips Joins the Show + Game Balls 1:27:53 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Nell's Super Six-Pack + Around the NFL

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders Defense Dominates in Season-Opening Win over Giants 14:48 - Commanders Offense Shows Grit in Week 1 Win Despite Sloppy Moments 25:50 - Calls: What's Your Biggest Takeaway from the Game?

Hour 2 1:12 - Lynnell Re-Visits Monday Morning Headline Prediction 12:19 - Michael Phillips on Commanders' Win: Best Crowd in a Decade and Defensive Dominance 26:38 - Lynnell Gives Out Four Game Balls 32:39 - Calls: Who Gets the Game Balls from Week 1?

Hour 3 1:12 - Revisiting Nell's Super Six-Pack from Week 1 24:49 - Around the NFL: Recap of NFL Week 1

Lynnell circles back to his Super Six-Pack from Friday — the six Commanders who had the spotlight on them in the Week 1 matchup against the Giants. He evaluates how each player performed in Sunday's 21-6 win, breaking down who stepped up, who struggled, and who surprised him. Plus, Lynnell reacts to some of the postgame comments from players and Dan Quinn as they reflected on the dominant season-opening victory.

After Washington's 21-6 win over the Giants, Lynnell asks the question: Who deserved a game ball on Sunday? He highlights the four players he believes stood out most in the Commanders' dominant season opener. From tone-setting playmakers on defense to leaders on offense, Lynnell breaks down exactly who earned the recognition and why.

Lynnell welcomes on Michael Phillips, founding editor of The Richmonder, to react to Washington's 21-6 win over the Giants. Phillips notes that Sunday's game might have featured the best Commanders crowd in a decade, creating an electric atmosphere. His biggest takeaway: Washington took care of business even without being at their best offensively, while the defense delivered in crucial moments, highlighted by a clutch goal-line stand. Lynnell and Michael also give flowers to the offensive line for holding their own against what might be the best defensive front in football. They then dive into how the defense, led by the front four, pressured Russell Wilson all game. Finally, they look ahead to Week 2 against the Packers, with Phillips expecting Jayden Daniels to clean up the miscues from Week 1.

Lynnell continues his reaction to Washington's 21-6 season-opening win over the Giants, this time focusing on the offense. While acknowledging sloppy moments from dropped passes and offensive line penalties, he raves about the unit's physicality against arguably the best defensive line in football. The Commanders dominated in the run game, and Lynnell was especially impressed with Jayden Daniels' leadership. Beyond his physical performance, Daniels showed poise, command, and control — proving that the most impressive part of his game might be everything from the shoulders up.

The Commanders handled business in Week 1, taking down the Giants 21-6. Lynnell opens the show with his biggest takeaway: the defense set the tone all afternoon. Washington stuffed the run, avoided giving up big plays, kept Malik Nabers in check, tackled at a high level, and communicated effectively across all three levels of the defense.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Eagles-Cowboys Recap, Monday Morning Headline + Keys to the Game 44:01 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Logan Paulsen Joins the Show, Nell's Super Six-Pack, Around the NFL + Burgundy and Bold 1:32:03 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Prediction Time and Giants-Commanders Preview w/ Charlotte Carroll

Hour 1 1:12 - Eagles–Cowboys Opener Recap: Jalen Carter Ejected for Spitting on Dak 13:18 - Monday Morning Headline Predictions for Commanders-Giants 20:24 - Lynnell's Keys to the Game: Commanders vs. Giants 34:36 - Calls: What Are Your Keys to the Game?

Hour 2 1:12 - Logan Paulsen Previews Commanders vs. Giants 16:11 - Lynnell's Super Six-Pack: Players in the Spotlight vs. Giants 25:30 - Around the NFL: Lynnell and Anthony Pick Week 1 Games 36:03 - Burgundy and Bold: Commanders vs. Giants Edition

Lynnell welcomes on Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic to preview Sunday's Commanders–Giants matchup from the Giants' perspective. They break down New York's key storylines, matchups to watch, and what the Giants need to do if they want to pull off the upset in Week 1.

Lynnell is back with his 'Burgundy and Bold' predictions for Sunday's Week 1 showdown against the Giants. He goes all in, predicting Jayden Daniels will rush for 100 yards and that the Commanders will shut out New York. Anthony brings the heat too, forecasting that two Washington wide receivers will top 100 scrimmage yards and that the defense will rack up 5 sacks.

Lynnell is back with his Super Six-Pack, highlighting the six Commanders players who will have the spotlight on them in Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. From rookies making their NFL debuts to veterans with something to prove, Lynnell breaks down who needs to step up and why these six names could define the outcome of the game.

Lynnell welcomes on former Washington tight end Logan Paulsen to help preview Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. They open by discussing whether he'd be surprised if the Commanders come out a little sloppy after most of the starters saw limited action in the preseason. From there, Paulsen breaks down how Washington can attack the Giants' defense, what the Commanders must do to slow down New York's offense, and the key players he'll have his eyes on in this divisional opener.

Lynnell lays out his keys for Washington's Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. He says the Commanders must: Win the early downs on both sides of the ball, Win the turnover battle, Limit explosive plays in the run game, Defend against Russell Wilson's trademark “moon ball” in the passing game.

Lynnell debuts a new Friday staple — Monday Morning Headline — where he and Anthony predict what the Washington Post headline will be following the Commanders' Week 1 matchup. Lynnell's call: “We'll Take Them How They Come.” Anthony's pick: “Jayden Daniels Picks Up Where He Left Off.”

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Commanders-Giants Injury Report, Run Defense Concerns +Can WSH Be Bullies in the NFC? 41:55 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Are We Sleeping on the Giants, Chris Russell Joins the Show + DQ's Breakout Commander 1:31:00 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Breakout Commanders, JP Acosta Goes Around the NFL + Season Predictions

Hour 1 1:12 - Commanders-Giants Injury Report: Andrew Thomas DNP, Brown + Armstrong Limited 11:55 - Why Washington Can Be the NFC's Bully 22:48 - What Worries You More: Commanders Run Defense or Giants Pass Rush?

Hour 2 1:12 - Are We Sleeping on the Giants? 11:35 - What Would Be Your Reaction to a Week 1 Loss? 21:22 - Chris Russell Previews Commanders-Giants: Can Washington Stop the Run? 38:16 - Dan Quinn's Breakout Commander This Season is Quan Martin

Hour 3 1:12 - Breakout Commanders: Lynnell Says Brandon Coleman, Anthony Goes Sainristil 11:28 - Calls: Who's Your Breakout Commander for the 2025 Season? 19:42 - JP Acosta Previews NFL Week 1 + Season Predictions 32:39 - Anthony and Lynnell's Season Predictions

CBS Sports NFL Analyst JP Acosta joins Lynnell to go around the NFL ahead of tonight's Eagles–Cowboys matchup that kicks off the 2025 season. They debate whether the Ravens or Bills are under more pressure to finally get past the Chiefs, and if anyone in the AFC West can dethrone Kansas City. In the NFC, they break down how Micah Parsons impacts the Packers' chances of overtaking the Lions in the North. JP wraps up with season predictions: Lamar Jackson as MVP, Lane Johnson as Protector of the Year, and a Ravens–Eagles Super Bowl showdown.

Coming off of Dan Quinn's appearance with Kevin Sheehan this morning — where Quinn named Quan Marin as his breakout Commander for 2025 — Lynnell shares his own pick, going with rookie offensive lineman Brandon Coleman. Anthony joins the conversation and adds his choice, cornerback Mikey Sainristil, as a player he believes will have a breakout season for Washington.

Lynnell welcomes Team 980 colleague Chris Russell to preview Sunday's Commanders-Giants matchup. They start by breaking down why Commanders fans are so confident heading into Week 1 — with Russell pointing out, “The Giants only won three games last year, that's why.” From there, they dive into Washington's biggest question: has the run defense actually improved? Russell says if he were the Giants, he'd run the ball 30 times and make Washington prove they can stop it and tackle. Plus, Chris shares his reaction on what it would mean if the Commanders were to lose Sunday.

Lynnell begs the question: heading into Week 1, what worries you more — the Commanders' run defense or the Giants' fierce pass rush? He says both the offensive and defensive lines should be playing with a chip on their shoulders, as much of the offseason talk has centered on whether Washington can finally fix last year's Achilles heel against the run and whether their O-line can hold up against what might be the best pass rush in the NFL.

Lynnell returns on Burgundy and Gold Today and explains why Washington can assert themselves as the bully in the NFC. Last season, the Commanders proved they could blow out and dominate the teams they were supposed to beat. In Week 1, the Giants are one of those teams on paper that Washington should handle — and Lynnell says this is the kind of matchup where the Commanders can set the tone.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Doc Walker Preview Commanders-Giants, Ken Harvey Joins the Show + Ode to Big John 41:55 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Santana Moss Talks Ring of Honor, X-Factors for Commanders-Giants Game + Calls 1:29:21 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Deebo at KR? Doc Walker Predicts Commanders-Giants + College Football Weekend in Review

Hour 1 1:12 - Doc Walker Previews Commanders vs. Giants 16:26 - Doc Walker on What Would Surprise Him Most About the Commanders 23:12 - Ken Harvey Joins the Show + Ode to Big John

Hour 2 1:12 - Santana Moss on Joining the Commanders Ring of Honor 16:16 - Commanders X-Factors vs. Giants 23:21 - Calls: Who Is Your X-Factor for Commanders Against Giants?

Hour 3 1:12 - Should Deebo Samuel Be the Commanders Primary Kick Returner? 9:40 - Doc's Take on the Commanders-Giants Game 20:47 - College Football Weekend in Review + Calls

Anthony asks Doc Walker who his X-factor is for the Commanders' Week 1 matchup against the Giants. Doc names Austin Ekeler as his choice, while Anthony goes with Laremy Tunsil, who will be tasked with protecting Jayden Daniels' blindside with little to no help — exactly what he's paid to do.

Doc Walker is joined by former Washington wide receiver Santana Moss to reflect on his upcoming induction into the Commanders Ring of Honor this Sunday as the team faces the Giants. Moss shares what the honor means to him and his connection to the franchise and its fans.

Doc Walker welcomes former Washington outside linebacker Ken Harvey to preview the Commanders' Week 1 showdown with the Giants. Harvey explains why he believes Washington should dominate New York, and he also reflects on the honor of joining Santana Moss in the Commanders' Ring of Honor.

Anthony poses a question to Doc Walker: what would surprise him more in Week 1 — the Commanders offense looking mediocre or the defense being great? Doc says he'd be most surprised if the offense is mediocre. With Jayden Daniels under center, Doc believes anything is possible for Washington's attack.

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Lynnell Trusts Defense More in Week 1 + Calls 44:34 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Mitch Tischler Joins the Show, Which Rookie Do You Trust Most + Calls 1:30:49 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Commanders Official Depth Chart Concerns, Division Series Preview + Charles Davis Joins the Show

Hour 1 1:12 - Week 1 Won't Define the Commanders 11:46 - Do You Trust the Commanders' Offense or Defense More in Week 1? 24:40 - Calls: Do You Trust the Commanders' Offense or Defense More in Week 1?

Hour 2 1:12 - Calls: Do You Trust the Commanders' Offense or Defense More in Week 1? 14:20 - Mitch Tischler Reacts to Commanders Depth Chart & Deebo Samuel's New Role 25:52 - Which Rookie Do You Trust More in Week 1: Trey Amos or Josh Conerly Jr.? 36:25 - Calls: Which Rookie Do You Trust More in Week 1: Trey Amos or Josh Conerly Jr.?

Hour 3 1:12 - Lynnell is Concerned About Deebo Samuel on Kick Returns 9:12 - Charles Davis on Micah Parsons Trade, NFC North Talent, and Eagles Challengers 29:27 - Division Preview Series: AFC & NFC East

Lynnell welcomes Charles Davis, CBS color analyst, to go around the NFL. They react to the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade and debate whether the Cowboys got enough in return for their star pass rusher. They also dive into the rising talent in the NFC North and which teams in the conference are best positioned to challenge the Eagles this season.

Lynnell poses the question: which Commanders rookie inspires more confidence heading into Week 1, cornerback Trey Amos or right tackle Josh Conerly Jr.? Lynnell leans toward Conerly, noting that he'll have extra support from tight ends and running backs to help chip against the Giants' pass rush. Amos, on the other hand, will likely be on an island against Malik Nabers, who Lynnell considers the second-best receiver in the division.

Lynnell welcomes Mitch Tischler, co-host of the Beltway Football Podcast, to break down the Commanders' newly released official depth chart. Josh Conerly Jr. is listed as the team's starting right tackle over Andrew Wylie, though Mitch believes Wylie will slide to right guard with Sam Cosmi beginning the year on the PUP list. Plus, they share their thoughts on Deebo Samuel taking over as the team's kick returner.