Episode 988: Commanders advance to NFC Championship Game with 45-31 upset win at Detroit Lions and more

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Al Galdi

Football, Baseball, Sports, Basketball

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🗓️ 19 January 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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11:23 - Commanders: deep dive on quarterback Jayden Daniels in the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round having one of the greatest games for a quarterback in franchise history 30:39 - Commanders: breakdowns of a variety of items from the 45-31 win at the Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round, including more production from receivers Terry McLaurin and Dyami Brown, the resurgent rushing offense in terms of running backs, a wild game for the defense with it giving up a lot on a per-play basis but also generating five takeaways and a mixed game for kicker Zane Gonzalez 46:52 - Capitals: analysis of a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins to extend the Caps' point streak to 10 games 50:43 - College Basketball: discussion of Georgetown's 73-68 loss to DePaul, Virginia's 81-67 loss at Louisville, Virginia Tech's 72-63 loss to Wake Forest and success for George Mason and VCU 01:01:02 - Wizards: thoughts on a 122-114 loss at the Golden State Warriors for the Wizards' ninth consecutive loss Whatever your dermatological needs, call Dr. George Verghese and the Mid-Atlantic Skin-Surgery Institute Of Maryland at 301-396-3401 and mention 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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1:00.8	early morning hours of Sunday, January 19th, 2025. Let's see what time is it 229 a.m. Eastern on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.
1:14.2	But I am happy to say that the Washington Commanders' magical 2024 season continues.
1:24.0	What has become an unforgettable season that has included multiple. Unforgettable wins now includes the most unforgettable win yet.
1:35.4	It is to me the greatest upset win in Washington playoff history. This is a game in which Commander's rookie quarterback, Jaden Daniels, in just his second
1:47.5	career NFL playoff game, had one of the best games by a Washington quarterback ever.
1:56.7	The Washington commanders, the NFC's number six seed, they on Saturday night won at the NFC's number one seed.
2:06.0	The Detroit Lions 4531 in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs as the drought finally is over.
2:16.8	Washington with this win has advanced to an NFC championship game
2:20.8	for the first time since the 1991 season
2:24.8	and has snapped a 32-season conference championship game drought,
2:31.0	the longest active such drought in the NFL. I hated not doing an episode of this
2:38.8	podcast for more than a week due to my help issue. It was great to be back with you for Friday's
2:44.7	show episode 987. Thank you for all of the nice words regarding me being back. And I am thrilled that you and I now have at least one more week, at least one more ride in this all-time great season for our team. The commanders in year one of a rebuild slash recalibration are in the NFC championship game, opponent and sight to be
3:12.0	determined via a game on Sunday afternoon. The NFC's number four seed, the Los Angeles Rams,
3:17.9	at the NFC's number two seed, the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at three in the divisional round.
3:25.5	And you can watch that game in relaxation, knowing that your team is in the NFC championship
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