Burgundy & Gold Postgame: Washington Falls Short in Philly to Open Season

Doc Walker reacts to the Commanders' 24-22 Week 1 loss to the Eagles, which ended with Washington coming up just short on a two-point conversion attempt

Tune in for a selection of conversations about the Commanders from during the past week by The Sports Junkies, The Kevin Sheehan Show, BMitch & Finlay, and Grant & Danny. The guys set the scene for the long-awaited season-opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. What to watch for, keys to the game, and the overall season outlook as the Commanders seek to rebound from a disappointing 2025. All that and more!

106.7 The Fan and The Team 980 brings you some of the best interviews this week from The Sports Junkies, BMitch & Finlay, Grant & Danny, and The Kevin Sheehan Show. Hear from Jay Gruden, Brian Baldinger, Ben Standig, Peter Rosenberg, Brooks Kubena, and Paul Toboni!

The best clips from The Kevin Sheehan Show this week! 0:00, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their predictions for the NFC conference where they select their Super Bowl participant, playoff teams and division winners in the 2026 NFL season. 18:00, Kevin Sheehan gives his four Commanders keys to a victory vs the Eagles for their week one matchup on Sunday afternoon. 28:04, Kevin Sheehan and Producer Max give their official record prediction for the Commanders this year and their playoff seed if they get in. 35:15, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss recent roster movement for the Commanders, focusing on the departure of veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries and Tress Way revealing that this upcoming season will most likely be his last in the NFL. Ben and Kevin assess the injury status of Daron Payne, offer a preview of the Week 1 clash with the Eagles, and weigh in on external concerns regarding offensive line depth. Ben wraps up by giving his Commanders’ record prediction while pinpointing who could sit out in week 1.

9.11.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to Miami absolutely destroying Florida A&M and the 49ers blowing out the Rams in Australia 27-7. Former Redskins Tight End Logan Paulsen joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Commanders going into their week one matchup vs the Eagles. Logan analyzes how David Blough can adjust the offense following Laremy Tunsil's injury, evaluates the impact of Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, and explains why he thinks Washington can reach 10 wins this year. 9.11.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan does his signature Smell Test for the first week of the NFL season along with College Football. Kevin Sheehan gives his four Commanders keys to a victory vs the Eagles for their week one matchup on Sunday afternoon. Eric Edholm from Yahoo Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to weigh in on the 49ers dominant victory over the Rams in Australia, breaks down his updated league hierarchy, and identifies potential dark-horse playoff squads such as the Vikings and Saints. Eric then analyzes what the Commanders look like with David Blough directing the offense, diving into protection issues up front, how Jayden Daniels fits into the scheme, and why elite defensive units are making a major comeback league-wide. 9.11.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss recent roster movement for the Commanders, focusing on the departure of veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries and Tress Way revealing that this upcoming season will most likely be his last in the NFL. Ben and Kevin assess the injury status of Daron Payne, offer a preview of the Week 1 clash with the Eagles, and weigh in on external concerns regarding offensive line depth. Ben wraps up by giving his Commanders’ record prediction while pinpointing who could sit out in week 1. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their official record prediction for the Commanders this year and their playoff seed if they get in.

9.11.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to Miami absolutely destroying Florida A&M and the 49ers blowing out the Rams in Australia 27-7. Former Redskins Tight End Logan Paulsen joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to break down the Commanders going into their week one matchup vs the Eagles. Logan analyzes how David Blough can adjust the offense following Laremy Tunsil's injury, evaluates the impact of Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, and explains why he thinks Washington can reach 10 wins this year.

9.11.26 Hour 2, Kevin Sheehan does his signature Smell Test for the first week of the NFL season along with College Football. Kevin Sheehan gives his four Commanders keys to a victory vs the Eagles for their week one matchup on Sunday afternoon. Eric Edholm from Yahoo Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to weigh in on the 49ers dominant victory over the Rams in Australia, breaks down his updated league hierarchy, and identifies potential dark-horse playoff squads such as the Vikings and Saints. Eric then analyzes what the Commanders look like with David Blough directing the offense, diving into protection issues up front, how Jayden Daniels fits into the scheme, and why elite defensive units are making a major comeback league-wide.

9.11.26 Hour 3, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss recent roster movement for the Commanders, focusing on the departure of veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries and Tress Way revealing that this upcoming season will most likely be his last in the NFL. Ben and Kevin assess the injury status of Daron Payne, offer a preview of the Week 1 clash with the Eagles, and weigh in on external concerns regarding offensive line depth. Ben wraps up by giving his Commanders’ record prediction while pinpointing who could sit out in week 1. Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their official record prediction for the Commanders this year and their playoff seed if they get in.

9.11.26, Kevin Sheehan, Producer Max and callers give their official record prediction for the Commanders this year and their playoff seed if they get in.

Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast and Substack joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to discuss recent roster movement for the Commanders, focusing on the departure of veteran offensive tackle DJ Humphries and Tress Way revealing that this upcoming campaign will be his last in the NFL. Ben and Kevin assess the injury status of Daron Payne, offer a preview of the Week 1 clash with the Eagles, and weigh in on external concerns regarding offensive line depth. Ben wraps up by giving his Commanders’ record prediction while pinpointing who could sit out in week 1.