The Athletic's Ben Standig is back for another episode talking Washington Football Team ahead of Sunday's pivotal and plotline-heavy game against Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. There's also plenty of chatter about the winning and very fun Washington Wizards.
Guests: The Athletic's Panthers insider Joe Person; The Athletic's NBA writer Fred Katz

Open -- Ben with the latest from Washington Football Team headquarters
5:20 -- Joe joins the discussion on Ron Rivera's return to Carolina, Cam Newton's viability, Taylor Heinicke's rise and keys to the game between two teams coming off major wins
31:45 -- Ben and Fred reunite for oodles of Wizards talk including whether this great start is sustainable, Deni Avjida's growth, the amazing Montrezl Harrell, future rotation and the next step for Washington's rise up the Eastern Conference
136:00 -- Final thoughts on Rivera's feelings for Heinicke