Command The Commute
Command the Commute is your go-to Washington Commanders podcast, recorded on the road to the stadium. Hosts Bob and Michael deliver real-time fan takes, game recaps, and NFL news with Burgundy & Gold passion. Whether you’re tailgating or stuck in traffic, ride along for unfiltered football talk every week.
WEEK 10: NEW STUDIO, GIANT PROBLEMS
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WEEK 10: NEW STUDIO, GIANT PROBLEMS! 🏈🎙️
Command the Commute | Season 2
NEW STUDIO. SAME TWO IDIOTS. GIANT PROBLEMS! 🔥
Welcome to Studio 2.0! Bob and Mike are back with a brand-new setup, the same burgundy-and-gold passion, questionable predictions, and plenty of laughs!
After another frustrating Commanders loss, we’re recapping our game-day experience against the Rams, from tailgate wings and stadium food rants to Washington’s offensive struggles. And yes, Bob’s ridiculous 44-point prediction comes back to haunt him! 😂
🏈 NFC East Beas...
WEEK 9: 44 FOREVER
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WEEK 9: 44 FOREVER 🏈🔥
Command the Commute | Season 2
44 FOREVER! ONE MORE FOR THE DIESEL!
It’s a special game day in Washington as the Commanders take on the Los Angeles Rams and celebrate the jersey retirement of legendary John Riggins!
This week’s commute is a family affair! Bob kicks things off with Pops, reliving the glory days of Riggins, Joe Gibbs, and the Hogs while debating the current state of the NFL.
Then Bobby jumps into Michael’s ride, and th...
Recap: Die, Eagles, Die
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WEEK 8 RECAP: DIE, EAGLES, DIE! 🦅🏈
VICTORY MONDAY! THE BIRDS ARE DEAD! 🟡🔴
The Commanders take down the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10 under the Sunday Night Football lights, and Bob and Mike are celebrating with our FIRST EVER postgame recap episode!
We’re recording straight from the car as we battle traffic leaving Northwest Stadium, breaking down Washington’s much-needed win over our NFC East rivals!
We talk Jayden Daniels’ shaky performance, costly penalties, offensive adjustments, standout catches, and a defense that shut Philly out fo...
WEEK 8: DIE EAGLES DIE
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WEEK 8: DIE, EAGLES, DIE! 🦅🏈
The bye week is over, and we’re back on the road to Northwest Stadium for a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles!
Bob and Mike are fired up as the Commanders look to turn their season around and hand the Eagles their sixth straight loss. We revisit Washington’s frustrating loss to the 49ers, Jayden Daniels’ 300-yard performance, and the growing questions surrounding Dan Quinn and his coaching staff.
Plus, we’re catching up on two weeks of NFL headlines...
WEEK 6: Low IQ DQ
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WEEK 6: LOW IQ DQ 🧠🏈
One game. One tie. ZERO situational awareness.
After Washington’s disastrous tie against the Giants, Bob and Mike unload on Dan Quinn, questionable coaching decisions, and the overtime meltdown that left Commanders fans speechless.
Plus, NFL news, our struggling Can’t Lose Locks, and a Commute Breakdown of Monday Night Football against the undefeated 49ers.
🎙️ Part football podcast, part therapy session, entirely unfiltered!
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WEEK 5: WASHINGTON’S GIANT GAME
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WEEK 5: Washington’s Giant Game
The Command the Commute crew is back on the road for another rainy game day, heading to Northwest Stadium for a huge NFC East matchup between Washington and New York.
Bob and Mike recap the rough London loss to Indianapolis, including the quarterback chaos, penalties, Jonathan Taylor damage, and what went wrong once Marcus Mariota went down. Then they get into this week’s Can’t Lose Locks, NFL picks, fantasy football, and the pure joy of watching Dallas lose on Thu...
WEEK 4: HAIL ACROSS THE POND
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🏈 WEEK 4: HAIL ACROSS THE POND 🇬🇧
The Commanders are crossing the Atlantic — but first, we’ve gotta talk about one of the wildest home openers we’ve ever experienced.
Washington gets the HUGE win over Seattle, Marcus Mariota delivers, the defense creates chaos… and somehow Bob goes from sitting in the upper deck to standing TEN FEET from Terry McLaurin as he catches a touchdown.
Yeah. We’ve got a story to tell. 😂
This week, Bob & Mike recap an unforgettable Seahawks win, Bob’s unexpected trip to field...
WEEK 3: SEASON STARTS AT HOME!
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WEEK 3: SEASON STARTS AT HOME
The wait is over. Command the Commute is finally back where it belongs — in the car, on the way to the game.
Bob and Mike hit record at 7:30 AM and head south toward Northwest Stadium for Washington’s home opener against Seattle. The coffee is dangerously hot, the rain is coming down, the optimism levels inside the vehicle are wildly different, and after an 0–2 start, Washington desperately needs something to feel good about.
We put the Dallas loss in the...
WEEK 2: Here We Go.. Dallas Week
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Philly is filed, and Dallas week starts now!
Bob and Mike are back to recap the Commanders’ 24–22 loss to the Eagles and decide what actually matters coming out of Week 1. Was it a bad loss, an encouraging loss, or somewhere in the middle?
The guys talk through the offensive line, JD5, Terry’s targets, Antonio Williams’ breakout moment, the two-point conversion call, the blocked extra point, the missed 54-yarder, and why the defense looked so much better than last year.
Then it’s time for Can’t Lose Locks...
WEEK 1: The Road to Finish Philly
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Football is finally back, and Bob & Mike are kicking off Season 2 with a full Week 1 ride into enemy territory as the Washington Commanders get ready to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
In this episode, we hit the biggest NFL storylines from opening week, including Seahawks-Patriots, 49ers-Rams in Australia, AJ Brown, Sam Darnold, Deebo Samuel, and the weird new world of needing a spreadsheet just to figure out where the games are streaming.
Then it’s time for the return of Can’t Lose Locks, where Bob, Mike, and the...
WEEK 0: 18 Weeks to go. 3 Predictions. Who’s Delusional?
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Washington Commanders 2026 season predictions are officially on the record.
In this Week 0 episode of the Command the Commute podcast, Bob, Mike, and Pops go game by game through the full Washington Commanders schedule and make their official win-loss predictions for the 2026 NFL season.
We break down every matchup, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and more.
And somehow, after disagreeing...
Week -1: Commanders Cut Day
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COMMANDERS CUT DAY
Bob and Mike react to Washington’s final preseason game, roster cuts, waiver-wire fallout, and the 53-man roster heading into Week 1.
We hit Instant Replay to see where we were right — and wrong — on last week’s predictions, break down the WR room, QB3, Sam Hartman, the secondary, and the biggest concern of all: that offensive line.
Plus: Cut Day winners and surprises, things get SPICY over Dan Quinn and the O-line, more Sam Hartman slander, Hail Yes • Ha...
The Good, The Bad & The Bubble
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The Good, The Bad & The Bubble
Two preseason games down. One left. And the Commanders’ 53-man roster is starting to take shape.
Bob and Mike are back in the home studio to break down what they’ve seen through Washington’s first two preseason games — from Robert Henry Jr. and Kaytron Allen making noise in the backfield, to Amik Robertson and Quan Martin flashing on defense, and Jaden Bradley making the already-crowded WR room even more interesting with one hell of a catch...
Buckle Up, Football is Back!
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The offseason is over, the commute is back, and Bob and Mike are headed to Northwest Stadium for the Commanders’ preseason opener against Miami.
On the drive, the guys get into the Jayden Daniels vs. LSU No. 5 drama, debate whether Stefon Diggs should be wearing Joe Theismann’s No. 7, and break down what Diggs means for a crowded Washington wide receiver room. Then it’s time for a Depth Check on the defense — Sonny Styles, the new additions, the secondary, and whether this unit can make a real jum...
Commanders Camp Is Coming
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Bob and Mike are back in the home office for one final offseason episode before Command the Commute returns to the road. The guys toast one year of the podcast, break down the newly released Commanders uniform schedule, look ahead to training camp and the preseason opener against Miami, and begin planning their first game-day trip of Season 2.
They also discuss the latest stadium updates, the proposed “Washington Wall,” and John Riggins’ No. 44 jersey retirement. In this episode’s Depth Check, Bob and Mike take a closer look at the offe...
TAKING SHAPE
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Command the Commute is back and the Commanders are “Taking Shape” as Bob and Mike break down what the 2026 Washington Commanders are starting to become.
This episode kicks off with the debut of Instant Replay, where the guys correct last episode’s questionable takes, including preseason ticket prices, Jahan Dotson, Antonio Williams vs. Jaylin Lane, Ravens bandwagon slander, and some highly suspicious math.
Then it’s into the full Brandon Aiyuk saga: why he’s linked to Washington, the Jayden Daniels connection, the 49ers drama...
The Road Ahead
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The 2026 Washington Commanders schedule is officially out, and Bob and Mike are breaking down the road ahead. From opening the season with back-to-back NFC East road games against the Eagles and Cowboys, to the home opener against the defending champion Seahawks, the London matchup with the Colts, primetime games, the early bye week, and the stretch that could define Dan Quinn’s season — the guys give their first reactions and early win-loss predictions.
Then it’s time to talk wide receivers. Do the Commanders already have enough behind Terry...
WE’RE ON THE CLOCK
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The clock is ticking… and Season 2 is officially ON.
Bob and Mike are back in the home office to launch Season 2 of Command the Commute with a full-throttle breakdown of the Commanders’ offseason. The NFL Draft is in the books, and the guys are diving into every pick—starting with the monster at #7, Sonny Styles. Is he the playmaking defensive weapon Washington has been missing? The boys are fired up, cautiously optimistic, and already talking positionless defense.
Then it’s on to fr...
Season Finale
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Thirty episodes. One rollercoaster season. And we’re wrapping up Season One the only way we know how.
In this finale, we break down the Super Bowl — the defensive battle, the halftime show debate, the commercials (or lack of memorable ones), and yes… the streaker. Then we reflect on what this first season of Command the Commute has meant to us and to the growing community listening across multiple states and countries.
From bold preseason predictions (13–4… we remember 😅) to a 5–12 reality check, we own it all.
Then it’s time for t...
Super Bowl: One Day…
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The season’s over… but we’re not done. This is the pre–Super Bowl finale of Command the Commute — where Bob and Mike try to survive the offseason and make sense of what the hell Washington is building.
We open with the new DC hire: Daronte Jones. Bob lays out the path, the coaching tree influence, and why Washington’s defense has to take a step forward after a year that felt like rooting for field goals.
From there, it’s a full-on identi...
Conference Championship: Coordinator Conundrums
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Snow’s coming, pizza’s here, and the playoff picture is chaos — so Bob drags a half-blind Mike through a rapid-fire rundown of everything from Land Man (Billy Bob still undefeated) to last week’s NFL playoff madness (including that Rams/Bears OT rollercoaster and the Bills’ heartbreak). Then it’s coaching-carousel season: DC still vacant in Washington, the David Blough OC hire gets a Colt McCoy stamp of approval, and the guys debate which open head coaching jobs are actually worth taking (spoiler: the Browns are still the Browns). They wrap with championship...
Divisional Round: Playoff Pressure
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We’re officially in the offseason… but we’re not wasting any time. 🚗🎙️
On this episode of Command the Commute, Bob and Mike break down the newly released “New RFK” stadium renderings — 65–70K seats, a translucent roof, climate control, and a full entertainment district… with a price tag hovering around $4B. Bob even turns it into a hilarious real-estate listing for the “next investment opportunity.”
Then it’s coaching chaos: David Blough is named Offensive Coordinator, and we talk what it could mean for the offense, Dan Quinn’s pressure level, and early DC rum...
WILDCARD WEEKEND: Couch Commanders
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Bob and Mike kick off the postseason from the couch after Washington finishes the year 5–12, recapping the final week, the full 2025 season whiplash, and what it means heading into a massive offseason. They react to early coaching and coordinator fallout, debate who’s really calling the shots in Washington (AP vs. DQ vs. ownership), and talk through what the team has to fix to avoid another year like this.
Then the conversation shifts league-wide to Black Monday chaos — including the shocker that rocked the AFC North: John Harbaugh out in Baltimore. The gu...
Week 18: Philly Finale Finally
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Bob and Mike fire up the mics one last time in the regular season to unpack a brutal Christmas loss to the Cowboys, complete with prime rib, Netflix gripes, and the familiar feeling of trailing all game. From there, they dive into one of their favorite topics: player incentives. The guys break down what’s on the line in Week 18 for names like Deebo Samuel, Sam Darnold, Saquon Barkley and more, and imagine how late-game play-calling might change when hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars are at stake.
In their fi...
Week 17: Christmas with Dem Boyz
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Bob and Mike stay home for the holidays and record from the home office to bring you a festive NFC East–filled episode. The guys break down the highs and lows from last week’s home matchup against the Eagles, explain why Philly definitely doesn’t deserve Santa, and hand out their NFC East Beast & Least — with a holiday twist featuring Santa’s reindeer. They wrap things up by previewing what to expect against the Cowboys on Christmas Day, capped off with Bob delivering a Washington-themed Christmas poem. Festive, fired up, and full of rivalry...
Week 16: Hurts so Good?
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Bob and Mike hit the road to Northwest Stadium for a massive NFC East showdown against the Eagles. On the drive, they break down last week’s win over the Giants, roll through all the Week 16 games and picks, and get the pulse of the rivalry with a surprise Eagles fan calling into the pod to talk NFC East trash, tension, and reality. Rivalry week, road vibes, and real fan perspective — all from the commute to kickoff.
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Week 15: Throwing Darts for a W
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Mike and Bob are back in the home office after another brutal loss — this time breaking down what went wrong against the Vikings and why it felt uglier than the score. The guys briefly react to RG3’s comments comparing Jayden Daniels to his early days in Washington, and then pivot to the most unexpected headline of the week: Philip Rivers coming out of retirement.
As always, the NFC East is on the docket with both Mike and Bob making their Beast & Least selections before turning the page to t...
Week 14: Command & Conquer? or Pillage & Plunder?
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Mike and Bob are back on the road, recapping last week’s game and trying to make sense of another wild chapter in this Commanders season. We roll into our Week 14 Can’t Lose Locks, followed by another round of NFC East: Beast & Least — where both of us made some surprisingly bold picks. Then we break down what Washington needs to do to conquer the Minnesota Vikings and keep hope alive. Buckle up… things might get a little Norse this week.
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Week 13: Mile High Hopes
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In Week 13, Bob and Mike are headed back to Northwest Stadium for Sunday Night Football as the Commanders take on the Denver Broncos. The episode kicks off with a Thanksgiving recap — from the food to the football — before diving straight into this week’s Can’t Lose Locks and all the chaos that comes with their picks. The guys roll into NFC EAST: BEAST & LEAST, where Bob names his Beast from outside the division. They wrap things up with what Washington needs to do to beat Denver under the lights and preview the tailgate...
Week 12: Bye Bye Bye, to the Season
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Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for the Week 12 bye, and there’s plenty to unpack. The guys kick things off by recapping Washington’s rough trip to Madrid and the sPAINful loss to the Miami Dolphins. Mike updates the official Tailgate Food Power Rankings — and yes, a new contender makes a surprising jump.
Then it’s time for the weekly wagers in “Can’t Loose Locks”, where Bob and Mike place their bets, make their picks, and talk through the NFL slate. The momentum continues with...
Week 11: sPAINful season so far
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Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for a sPAINfully honest Week 11 breakdown. We kick things off reliving last week’s tailgate feast, the unexpected Secret Service delays, and the cleanest Air Force 1 flyover ever. The highlight reel ends with the tailgate — because the football on the field was… tough.
From there, we dig into where the Commanders truly stand heading into the matchup in Madrid, the pulse of the fan base, and what this team actually needs to get back on track. Then it’s time for our Week 11...
Week 10: We Were Lion to Ourselves
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This week, the commute was long — and the traffic just kept on coming. Bob and Mike break down another rough week for Washington, reflecting on how the season seems to be slipping away after getting smacked by the Seahawks.
Between stoplights and sighs, they run through their Can’t Lose Locks, scoop up Wendy for a special “Whose Down” segment, and brace themselves for a matchup with the Lions that feels a little too on the nose.
It’s a slightly depressing episode — but honest...
Week 9: Throwback to the Future
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Bob and Mike fire up the DeLorean for a nostalgic ride through Commanders history before Sunday Night Football in Seattle. The guys relive the sting of last week’s loss to Kansas City, talk about Redskins vs Commanders uniform eras, and welcome Pops for a chat about Art Monk ahead of his jersey retirement at halftime. Then it’s time for picks, predictions, and a full breakdown of what to expect when Washington squares off with the Seahawks under the primetime lights.
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Week 8: Tribal Dispute - Redskins VS Chiefs
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We hit the road for another Command the Commute — this time to a buddy’s house for a full-on Sunday Funday Ravens vs Bears watch party. We picked up Tom along the way for a fresh “Who’s Down?” segment before locking in our Can’t-Lose Locks for the week. Then it was time to face the music — a brutal recap of last week’s collapse against the Cowboys — before shifting our focus to Monday Night Football at Arrowhead, where the Commanders look to redeem themselves against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Week 7: Wanted: A Win
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Bob and Mike are back in the home studio for Cowboys Week! They start by recapping last week’s tough loss to Da Bears before locking in their Can’t Lose Locks for Week 7. Then it’s all eyes on the Commanders vs Cowboys matchup, with clips from both coaches and plenty of classic Command the Commute energy as the guys break down what it’ll take to get back in the win column.
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Week 6: Bill & Da Bears
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It’s Monday Night Football, and Mike and Bob are driving through the rain to Northwest Stadium with some deep dish pizza riding shotgun. We kick things off by recapping last week’s big win over the Chargers before introducing a brand-new segment — “Just Quit Already.” https://open.spotify.com/show/798L3dh3nsZYGSD4OLWmk4?si=YjU9G0X_RySTHAlD93d-6A Then it’s on to our predictions for tonight’s matchup against the Bears as we gear up for primetime. Another fun, on-the-road episode packed with laughs, hot takes, and MNF energy.
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Week 5: JD Re-Charged
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For this week’s episode, Mike and I break down Washington’s tough loss to Atlanta and relive all the best moments from the tailgate party I hosted. Then we dive into our “Can’t Lose Locks” segment, giving our Week 5 picks and predictions. We also hit on the latest NFL news from around the league before turning our attention to Washington’s upcoming road matchup against the Chargers. Another fun, football-packed episode filled with hot takes and plenty of laughs.
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Week 4: A-Town Down
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This week’s ride takes us south as Washington heads to Atlanta. We kick things off by recapping last week’s battle with the Raiders, sharing our one-of-a-kind National Anthem experience, and breaking down everything we liked (and didn’t) from the game. Then we widen the lens with some takes on league news, this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, and the storylines catching our attention. We wrap it up by looking ahead and making our predictions for the Week 4 matchup against the Falcons. Another jam-packed commute episode full of laughs, hot takes, a...
Week 3: JD on the Rocks
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Mike and I were joined by a packed lineup of guests as we broke down Washington’s matchup against the Raiders. From game reactions to heated debates, everyone had a take in this one. We also turned up the energy looking ahead to the Salisbury Alumni Game — hyping the tailgate, traditions, and all the excitement that’s coming with it. Another jam-packed commute full of laughs, football talk, and that Bechtel tailgate spirit.
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Week 2: (TNF) Tundra Night Football
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Back in the home studio for our first away game, Mike and Bob break down Washington’s dominant Week 1 win over the Giants. We ranked our New York–themed tailgate food, looked back at our Week 1 picks, and checked in on how Bob’s fantasy squad performed. Then we turned the focus to Lambeau Field, previewing the Thursday night showdown with the Packers, sharing what we expect, and locking in our predictions for Week 2.
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