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What Now for Bears & Commanders?
Briefed in the Sports Talk edition of Tuesday, 22 September 2026
What was discussed
Caleb Williams hamstring injury status1:22
- Mike Wilbonassertion
Reports say Williams avoided significant hamstring damage and is not ruled out for Monday, though Wilbon suspects gamesmanship and expects a two-week absence.
- Frank Isolaopinion
A two-to-four week absence would be acceptable for a hamstring injury.
Jayden Daniels elbow injury concerns1:43
- Mike Wilbonassertion
Daniels left the game with a dislocated left elbow, the same one injured last year, and Marcus Mariota will start.
- Frank Isolaassertion
Daniels has left the last five games he played with an injury, gets hurt too often, and Washington has lost twelve of their last fourteen games.
Bears coaching and offensive struggles4:18
- Mike Wilbonopinion
Ben Johnson needs to stop talking about setting records and focus on scoring touchdowns, and the Bears should have drafted a pass rusher instead of a tight end who can't catch.
Colts late-game play calling failures6:08
- Mike Wilbonopinion
The Colts' play calling was the dumbest, least creative, and least inventive he has ever seen for failing to be aggressive when seventeen yards from beating Mahomes.
- Frank Isolaopinion
The Colts should have kicked a field goal on fourth down and been more aggressive and creative.
Ravens and Jets coaching mistakes7:57
- Mike Wilbonopinion
The Ravens failed to close a tight game by giving Derrick Henry only five carries in the second half after he had fifty-one yards in the first half. Jets coach Aaron Glenn made a mistake by taking the ball in overtime in a rainy stadium instead of relying on his team's defensive strength.
Saints upset win over Ravens5:41
- Mike Wilbonopinion
The Saints achieved a great upset win in Baltimore, with Tyler Shuck surviving a hit at the goal line to secure the victory.
Best two and zero NFL team11:36
- Frank Isolaopinion
The Raiders are the most impressive two-and-zero team because nobody expected them to win, and they secured a home-game victory in Los Angeles.
- Mike Wilbonopinion
The Seahawks are impressive for winning after losing their quarterback early, and the Bengals are notable because their defense is actually pretty good.
Falcons quarterback decision criticism11:18
- Mike Wilbonopinion
The Falcons are stupid for starting Michael Penix Jr. over Kirk Cousins, a capable veteran they paid 187 million dollars.
Ole Miss comeback win over LSU14:14
- Frank Isolaopinion
Ole Miss is a legit team, and Lane Kiffin deserves credit for keeping them focused and calm to rally from a 24-7 deficit.
Todd Monken versus Mike Tomlin feud16:30
- Mike Wilbonopinion
Todd Monken has not earned the right to be feisty with Mike Tomlin because he was not smart enough to give the ball to Derrick Henry in the final thirteen minutes of a game last year.
- Frank Isolaopinion
Monken's feistiness is good for motivating the team and Cleveland fans should like that their coach is standing up for them.
Alex Bregman facial injury20:15
- Mike Wilbonassertion
Alex Bregman suffered several facial fractures from a foul ball near the on-deck circle but hopes to skip surgery and return for the postseason.
- Frank Isolaopinion
Bregman shouldn't have been standing in the on-deck circle, and Isola is surprised such injuries don't happen more often.
Cam Schlittler Cy Young candidacy21:09
- Mike Wilbonassertion
Cam Schlittler is a Cy Young candidate who will start the playoff opener after giving up one earned run or less for the twenty-fourth time this season.
Darian Mensah Heisman consideration21:37
- Mike Wilbonspeculation
Darian Mensah's ninety percent completion rate is sustainable enough to warrant Heisman Trophy consideration.
Giants upset prediction over Rams21:37
- Mike Wilbonspeculation
The Giants will pull off an upset against the Rams because of the pressure on Los Angeles from Seattle and San Francisco's success.
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