The Ringer

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

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Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)

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The Ringer

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Fantasy WR Rankings, Tiers, and Fears 09.08.2024

LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! The guys walk through their wide receiver rankings, place the players in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings (2:09). Later, they react to the news that Florida International University is naming their football stadium after Pitbull (57:27). Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/...

Fantasy RB Tiers and Fears. Plus, CMC Hurt. 07.08.2024

LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! The guys react to the Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors that are heating up and discuss how each potential landing spot would impact his fantasy value (1:00). Next, they walk through their running back rankings, place the players in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings (11:15). “You guys w...

Fantasy TE Rankings, Tiers, and Fears 05.08.2024

LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! The guys run through a few preseason winners and losers, including J.K. Dobbins, who's looking healthy again; a stockpile of Chargers injuries; the Rams’ wide receiver stock; and much more (3:15). Next, they walk through their tight end rankings, place the tight ends in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2024 F...

Fantasy QB Rankings, Tiers, and Fears 02.08.2024

The guys quickly debate how they feel about the new kickoff rules before reacting to the news that Justin Herbert, DeAndre Hopkins, and Geno Smith suffered injuries at training camp (1:42). Next, they walk through their quarterback rankings, place the QBs in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings (10:22). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51...

Ranking RBs and WRs Over 30, and Training Camp Story Lines as Told by ‘Zoolander’ (LIVE!) 31.07.2024

The guys talk all things fantasy football (and the NFL) in front of a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles! The guys open by going through some of the biggest training camp story lines, as explained by quotes from the movie ‘Zoolander’ (3:14). Next, they play a game of 20s or 40s? to determine which veteran fantasy stars are still attractive draft picks this season (17:35). Along the way, they determine...

Tua's and Love's Paydays, Disaster in Dallas, and Other Training Camp Updates 30.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys are back to discuss the most significant developments from training camp so far and catch up on the most recent offseason news around the league, including Tua Tagovailoa's and Jordan Love’s historic contracts, a Dallas disaster class, Russell Wilson’s calf injury, and much more (2:05). “You guys want to do some emails?” (45:35...

Fantasy Sleepers for 2024 25.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Guess who’s back (2:29)? (Hint: It’s Joe Burrow and his weird new look.) Next, the guys reveal their sleepers for the upcoming fantasy season and categorize them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers (7:57). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:21). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/...

Our Favorite Fantasy Players of 2024 23.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Joe Burrow is finally cleared for contact: What does it mean (2:13)? Next, the guys highlight their personal favorite fantasy players and discuss what makes them such exciting draft picks this season (7:00). “You guys want to do some emails?” (50:06). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Breece Hall, Jets RB (7:44) Bij...

Bounce-Back Sleepers for 2024 18.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys react to Brandon Aiyuk's official request for a trade out of San Francisco and predict what will ultimately happen (3:43). Next, they reveal their biggest post-hype sleepers (a.k.a. players coming off of disappointing seasons who have bounce-back potential) and make the case for why you should target them in fantasy drafts this...

The Biggest Fantasy Questions for 2024 15.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! The guys break down some of their biggest fantasy questions ahead of the season, including the impact (or lack thereof) of Achilles injuries, how the Jim Harbaugh effect will translate to the NFL, WTF is going on with Bill Belichick’s dating life, and much more (3:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (57:00). Tickets:  https://www.tick...

The Most Boring Players Who Will Win Your Fantasy League 12.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! We spend so much time talking about standout players, sleepers, the sexy guys with upside. Now we’re doing the opposite—we’re assembling the Brandin Cooks All-Boring Team, a.k.a. the most boring fantasy team possible that could still win your league (4:49). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:28). Tickets:  https://www.ticketweb.com/ev...

Trust or Bust: The Most Important Fantasy Players on New Teams 09.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys walk through the most important players who switched teams, discuss their updated fantasy implications, and identify who should be trusted and who should be busted (4:32). Later, Craig gives an impassioned eulogy for Klay Thompson’s time with the Warriors (61:00) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Kirk Cousi...

Hot QB Summer: Lamar, Russ, and Tua’s Transformations. Plus, an Offseason Mailbag! 02.07.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys break down all of the players who have gone through offseason transformations and try to figure out what actually matters (3:39). “You guys want to do some emails?” (33:01) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Russell Wilson (4:46) Tua Tagovailoa (8:04) Lamar Jackson (12:23) Puka Nacua (16:21) Kyle Shanahan (1...

10 Players We’re Not Drafting This Year 25.06.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys highlight (lowlight?) 10 players they’re avoiding at all costs in fantasy drafts, and explain why you should too (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (46:11) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 C.J. Stroud, Texans QB (2:40) Najee Harris, Steelers RB (6:40) Austin Ekeler, Commanders RB (10:02) Devin Sing...

Rising Star WRs, Aiyuk Vs. the 49ers, and Post-Hype Sleepers 19.06.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk FaceTimed Jayden Daniels (1:26). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy wide receivers going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:51). Plus, emails and “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (5...

Worrisome QB Injuries, NFL Rule Changes, and Investigating All 30 NBA Team Names 11.06.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys recap some of the biggest offseason news stories so far, including major NFL rule changes, Darren Waller’s official retirement, Anthony Richardson and Joe Burrow’s lingering injuries, and more (2:09). Later, they go team-by-team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NBA (18:04). “You guys want to do some emails?”...

Justin Jefferson’s Record Contract and a HOF Summer Mailbag 04.06.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys start by sharing their instant reactions to Justin Jefferson’s massive contract extension with the Vikings and what it means for the rest of the market (oh, and they talk about that absurd Darren Waller music video, too) (2:35). Next, the guys open up the mailbag to respond to listener emails on Mike the Headless Chicken, anima...

The New RB Mount Rushmore, Early Sleepers, and WWII Carrier Pigeons 28.05.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy running backs going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, post-hype sleepers, and much more (2:16). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:37). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:42) BONK! (9:53) Sleep...

2024 TE Arguments, Kelce Dethroned, and Why Heifetz Hates ‘Oppenheimer’ 21.05.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy tight ends going into next season and place them into categories including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (1:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (61:18) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:35) BONK!...

2024 QB Arguments, NFL Schedule Release, and the New Utah Hockey Team Name 14.05.2024

LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Jared Goff signed a monster contract extension with the Lions, what does it mean for the QB market? (3:58). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy quarterbacks going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:43). Emails!...

Odell to Miami and the Top Five Washed Wide Receivers. Plus, Investigating All 32 Team Names. 08.05.2024

Power hour! Talk of the Miami Dolphins signing Odell Beckham Jr., as well as a handful of other “washed” wide receivers who joined new teams over the last few months (2:43). Later, they go team by team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NFL (19:32). Odell Beckham Jr. to the Dolphins (3:33) Chase Claypool to the Bills (5:52) Michael Thomas: Get ready to learn LinkedIn buddy (7:29)...

Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Who Is a First-Rounder in 2024? 02.05.2024

Fresh off the release of The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings, the guys reveal their top 20 and discuss some of their biggest takeaways after ranking the top 200 fantasy players ahead of next season (4:41). Next, they introduce a brand-new segment called “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (41:26) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gm...

The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2024 Rookies 01.05.2024

Welcome back to ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’! The guys kick off the 2024 fantasy football season by surveying the rookie landscape, breaking down where to draft some of these first-year players, and identifying which ones will have the most immediate fantasy impact using the “High T” metric (3:44). “You guys want to do some emails?” (68:44) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringe...

NFL Draft Superlatives: Most Likely to Get a Coach Fired, Steal a Starting Job, and Host ‘SNL’ 29.04.2024

The guys fight off their senioritis and wrap up their NFL draft coverage this season by putting together a draft yearbook to remember it by! They award superlatives, celebrate the most memorable picks, and do their best to predict their classmates’ futures (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (64:53) Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Th...

NFL Draft Day 2 Reactions: WR Hits and Misses, the Tepper Tantrum, and Biggest Steals 27.04.2024

The guys are back to discuss their most significant takeaways from Day 2 of the NFL Draft including Panthers owner David Tepper’s hatred of hats, an early wide receiver run at the top of the second round, CB Cooper DeJean falling to the Eagles, and the raw magnificence of Oreos (2:40). Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed...

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