Episode 987: preview of Commanders at Detroit Lions in Divisional Round of NFL Playoffs and more

The Al Galdi Podcast

Al Galdi

Football, Baseball, Sports, Basketball

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 January 2025

⏱️ 70 minutes

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10:44 - Commanders: analysis of the offense versus the Detroit Lions' defense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including key stats, a look back at the great work of quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury on Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, receiver Dyami Brown and the Commanders' running game in terms of running backs 31:02 - Commanders: analysis of the defense versus the Detroit Lions' offense in preparation for the Commanders' game at the Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, including the latest on notable injuries, key stats, proper praise for linebackers Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu, a review of the work of the defense in the 23-20 walk-off win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round and discussion of comments from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. on being a head-coaching candidate for the New York Jets, the Lions' offense and the play of cornerback Marshon Lattimore in the win at the Bucs 47:23 - Commanders: Rhyming Keys for a Commanders win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs...and a pick for the game 57:55 - Capitals: breakdown of a 1-0 overtime win at the Ottawa Senators as winger Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winning goal on the 19th anniversary of his most famous goal 01:02:06 - Maryland Basketball: reaction to a 76-74 overtime loss at Northwestern in a game in which the Terrapins overcame a nine-point deficit with less than four minutes left in the second half but lost on a last-second shot 01:05:06 - Wizards: thoughts on a 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns for the Wizards' eighth consecutive loss Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent you Call Nova Fireplace And Stove at 571-513-3803, mention that Al Galdi sent ya and receive $25 off any fireplace or chimney service Visit RonMurrayWellness.com and mention that Al Galdi sent you Download the PrizePicks app and use the promo code "Galdi" for $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:44.5	Episode 987 of the Al-Galdi podcast.
0:49.0	It is Friday, January 17th, 2025.
1:01.3	January 17th. It is the 37th anniversary of the Redskine's 1710 win over the Minnesota Vikings at RFK Stadium in the NFC championship game. That game happened on January 17,
1:08.7	1988. Are we about to see the NFL team of Washington, D.C. play in another NFC championship game.
1:18.1	The Washington commanders at the Detroit Lions Saturday night at 8 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
1:25.4	The win would have Washington in an NFC championship game for the first
1:28.7	time since the 1991 season. Our team not playing in an NFC championship game for so long was never
1:36.9	supposed to happen. Just like, well, me not doing this podcast for more than a week was never
1:43.2	supposed to happen. But such is life.
1:46.7	Hello and welcome to this Friday installment of the Al Galdi podcast. This is the first
1:53.1	installment of this podcast since episode 986, which came out on January 6th. I take quite seriously the mission of this podcast, a new
2:04.9	episode each weekday with each episode out by 5 a.m. That's not just something that I like to say.
2:10.5	That's something that I do, and we have done for years now, on this podcast. I cannot put into words.
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