Ben Standig brings his unique insight from over a decade reporting on the Washington Commanders to "Last Man Standig." That’s the podcast and his Substack, home to his written work, mock drafts, and where he shares his league-wide access to decision-makers across the NFL.
Latest episodes
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56 min
Is that Antonio Williams' music?
Commanders insider Ben Standig reflects on what Dan Quinn said during Monday's press conference about injuries, the offense needing to settle on a plan, and why Antonio Williams is…
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58 min
By the numbers
Commanders insider Ben Standig jumps back into the fray following the bye week. After some notes entering Week 8, Ben welcomes ESPN analytics analyst Seth Walder for a data deep di…
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1 h 01
Pass it on
Commanders insider Ben Standig takes the bye week to dig into Jayden Daniels' performances, David Blough's plans, the NFC East quarterbacks and NFL trends with The Athletic's Derri…
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1 h 15
Football life with and without Terry McLaurin
Commanders insider Ben Standig settles into bye week life with Mike Smeltz. What now with Terry McLaurin and the WR room? Is the record more on coaching or talent? Is the trend on…
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16 min
Two quarters isn't enough
Conmanders insider Ben Standig recaps Washington’s 23-17 loss at San Francisco and the "significant" knee injury feared for Terry McLaurin. The late rally falls short but it was th…
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47 min
Roster reset + Wizards preview
Commanders insider Ben Standig takes a look at Washington’s lengthy injury list by going through the status of each position group and recaps David Blough’s turn at the mic. Bill o…
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55 min
"I hold myself to a higher standard than that."
Commanders insider Ben Standig recaps the day in Ashburn as Jayden Daniels spoke for the first time since Sunday's surreal conclusion. Injury updates, including some hopeful ones.…
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54 min
The show goes on
Commanders insider Ben Standig discusses David Blough's play calling, in-game adjustments, and his role in Sunday's final play. Dan Quinn's future. Brand downturn. Why locker-room…
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28 min
Upon further review
Commanders insider Ben Standig dives back into Sunday’s end of game fiasco with day after thoughts. Dan Quinn's focus at Monday press conference provided insight. Jayden Daniels. D…
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38 min
Commanders clocked
Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by Liam Griffin for an attempt at understanding how Washington lost its way into an overtime tie with New York. Jayden Daniels doesn't cloc…
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35 min
Next man (to the next man to the next man) up
Commanders insider Ben Standig on the lengthy injury report with the good (Daniels, Cosmi), down (Diggs, Cross), and positively trending (McLaurin). The Kaytron Allen confusion. Wh…
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37 min
Giant week
Commanders insider Ben Standig is here to make sense of Washington releasing rookie RB Kaytron Allen, a very lengthy injury report, and Sunday's NFC East battle. The Associated Pre…
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59 min
Logan Paulsen returns
Commanders insider Ben Standig is joined by former NFL TE Logan Paulsen for a wide-ranging conversation. Ben ranks Adam Peters's draft picks. The 2024 draft class. Reallocating off…
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55 min
Case of the missing TE production
Commanders insider Ben Standig and Scott Jackson reconvene for thoughts on all things London and beyond. Should Washington have gone for it on its initial fourth down? Is Austin Ek…
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22 min
Commanders cooked by Colts and calls
Commanders insider Ben Standig from London breaks down the penalties, the injuries and the choices that factored into Washington's 30-13 loss to the Colts. Hear from Dan Quinn on t…
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34 min
Jayden out. What about Terry?
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking from London ahead of Sunday's game. Marcus Mariota will replace Jayden Daniels. Not a surprise. Will he have Terry McLaurin as a target? I…
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26 min
Jayden Daniels unexpectedly steals the spotlight
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking from London about Jayden Daniels' Week 5 chances, the concern with his injured elbow, and more with Mitch Tischler. Hosted by Simplecast,…
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33 min
Taking on London in Styles
Commanders insider Ben Standig and Ethan Cadeaux reconvene to assess Dan Quinn's latest comments on Jayden Daniels' Week 4 status, the RB room, NFC Defensive Player of the Week Son…
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29 min
Bucking the Colts
Commanders insider Ben Standig is talking about which players made the trip to London, including Jayden Daniels, who stayed back and who might play. Then hear from The Athletic’s Z…
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49 min
Commanders taking off? Wizards misunderstood?
Ben Standig is here for a busy day in Commanders land. Jayden Daniels to practice, but does that mean he plays in London? Leo Chenal/other injuries. Austin Ekeler returns. Good vib…