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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theringer.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Week 3 Start or Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups 22.09.2023

The 24-Year-Old Who Can’t Find A Job Award, the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), the Loser Leaves Town Award, the It’s Raining Sideways Award, and much more (2:36). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:56) Check out our Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live! Email us! ringerfantasyfootbal...

Power Ranking the Top Buy-Low Trade Candidates for Week 3 20.09.2023

Power Hour! Talking the top NFL Week 3 buy-low trade candidates, Justin Fields of the Navy Midshipmen, Josh Jacobs’s workload, the Cincinnati Bengals, Jahan Dotson’s talent, and more (4:10). “You guys want to do some emails?” (35:42) Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Remember 2022 Justin Fields? (4:10) Most of the Cincinna...

Nick Chubb Injury Reactions, and Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 19.09.2023

Reacting to Nick Chubb’s season-ending knee injury and other takeaways from ‘Monday Night Football’ (2:14). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 3 (8:23). “You guys want to do some emails?” (43:40) Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! RB: Zack Moss (Colts), Justice Hill (Ravens), and Tyjae Spea...

Week 2 Recap: The Giants Comeback, Puka (HOF?), and Burrow’s Slump 18.09.2023

The “They Had Us in the First Half, I’m Not Gonna Lie” award, the Steve Buscemi Thank God I Called That Guy award, Fantasy Debutantes, the Kombucha Girl award, Four Tight Ends Who Outscored Kyle Pitts and a Lie, “I’m Talking to America Here,” and many more Week 2 awards (5:52). Then, we reveal the next player inducted into the 2023 Fantasy Burn Book (57:40). Check out our Week 2 Fantasy Football R...

NFL Week 2 Start or Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups 15.09.2023

Sunday Scaries, the ‘Goodfellas’ Made Man Award, the “I Drink Your Milkshake” Award, the Heifetz Hex, the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), and a brand-new, revolutionary segment that will help you decide who to play each week (3:28). “You guys want to do some emails?” (50:07) Check out our Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and muc...

Power Ranking the Biggest Underreactions after Week 1 13.09.2023

RIP to Aaron Rodgers’s Achilles and the New York Jets’ Super Bowl chances (4:59). Next, power ranking the NFL Week 1 things that people aren’t talking about enough, including late-round quarterbacks looking better than their early-round counterparts, Tony Pollard being good at football, the NFC just looking flat-out better than the AFC, and much more (14:54). “You guys want to do some emails?” (39...

Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2 12.09.2023

Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 2, Showdown Time (1:44), and listener emails (56:33). Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Running backs: Kenneth Gainwell (Eagles), Joshua Kelley (Chargers), and Kyren Williams (Rams) (2:45) Wide receivers: Puka Nacua (Rams), Rashid Shaheed (Saints), and Kendrick Bourne (Patrio...

Week 1 Recap: Horror for the Steelers and Giants, the TE Apocalypse, and Fantasy No-Shows 11.09.2023

The guys recap a bizarre Week 1, beginning with the utter collapse of each of their favorite teams, passing the baton of misery to one another throughout the day. Then, they talk about the terrible performances from all of the quarterbacks who just signed massive contracts (coincidence???), Arthur Smith’s steadfast refusal to give his best players the football, and the minefield that was the TE fa...

NFL Week 1 Start-Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups 08.09.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck preview the Week 1 fantasy football slate with categories including the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), Sunday Scaries, the Door Dash Award, a preseason Hype Index, the DK on DK Corner, and much more (2:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (62:34). Check out our Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional ra...

The Kelce-Kupp Catastrophe and Our Favorite Fantasy Over/Unders of 2023 06.09.2023

Welcome to another season of Power Hour, where Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck rank something fantasy football or NFL related every Wednesday throughout the regular season. First, the guys discuss the fantasy implications of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's hyperextended knee at practice and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp's visit to a specialist for his hamstring issues (1:49). Next,...

The 2023 Fantasy Football Take Purge 03.09.2023

Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL- and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time. Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Pl...

10 Players You Should Reach for in Fantasy Drafts. Plus, Cooper Kupp Injury Reactions. 01.09.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the news that Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury and how it impacts his average draft position (3:45). Next, they highlight 10 of their favorite players worth reaching for in fantasy drafts this year and make arguments for why it’s OK to select these guys a few picks earlier than their ADP (1...

Fantasy Sleepers 2.0 and Jonathan Taylor News Reactions 30.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by reacting to the news that running back Jonathan Taylor will miss the first four games of the season after the Indianapolis Colts announced they won’t be trading him before the start of the season (2:07). Next, they revisit and update their list of fantasy sleepers by categorizing them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rou...

Final Preseason Winners and Losers 28.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the fantasy implications of the Dallas Cowboys’ trade for quarterback Trey Lance and the end of running back Josh Jacobs’s holdout with the Las Vegas Raiders (1:31). Next, they discuss several fantasy-relevant players and how their performances in the final week of the NFL preseason affected their draft stock (6:57). Finally, the gu...

Last-Second Fantasy Draft Prep 25.08.2023

As we enter the final week of the preseason, Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly get you ready for all your last-second drafts! After discussing Jerry Jeudy’s injury and their confidence in drafting Jonathan Taylor, they dive into their strategy for the first two rounds and discuss how receivers and running backs essentially switched positions when it comes to their value in fantasy football (08:56). Al...

Late-Round League Winners 23.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck reveal their favorite late-round players who can get you a massive return on your investment (1:03). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Michael Thomas, Saints WR (1:44) Justyn Ross, Chiefs WR (4:40) Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns WR (9:26) Jameson Williams, Lions WR (13:41) Rapid-fire...

The Live 'Ringer Fantasy Football Show' in Washington, D.C. 23.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck talk all things fantasy football in their first live show in front of a sold-out crowd at Union Stage in Washington, D.C. They open by addressing the ongoing Jonathan Taylor–Indianapolis Colts situation (2:40). Next, the guys revisit a couple of the show’s most popular recurring segments, including Name Brand, Off Brand, and The Horny Police (4:38). F...

The Players That Nobody's Talking About Before Your Draft 18.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight the most under-discussed fantasy players of the preseason—or, as we call them, the Steven Glansbergs—and determine how we feel about them (1:32). Finally, the guys close with emails (52:18). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tee Higgins, Bengals WR (2:20) DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR (7:46) Aaron Jones, Packers RB (14:45)...

The Hottest Fantasy Story Lines of 2023, as Told by ‘Wedding Crashers’ 16.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck talk through the hottest fantasy football story lines heading into the 2023 season, as explained by quotes from the movie ‘Wedding Crashers’ (1:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or lis...

Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers. Plus, Dalvin Cook and Zeke Signings. 15.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the fantasy implications of Ezekiel Elliott’s signing with the New England Patriots and Dalvin Cook joining the New York Jets (2:45). Next, they react to both the standout and disappointing performances from the first week of the NFL preseason (15:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (43:56). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Fo...

The Old Guys Who Will Win Your League 11.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to determine if the key to fantasy drafts this year is to target veteran players who might be past their prime but are still capable of putting up solid numbers. They go round by round to identify their favorite “old guy” picks at their current average draft position (1:55). Finally, the guys close with emails (53:39). Check out our 2023 Ring...

Fantasy Players We Hate but Have to Rank 09.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open with a brief check-in on the Jonathan Taylor-Colts debacle (2:45). Next, they discuss their least favorite fantasy players to rank this year and explain why they’re avoiding these guys at all costs (6:57). Finally, they close with emails (45:49). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB (7:28) AJ Dillon,...

Training Camp Risers 08.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to discuss the most significant developments from training camps around the NFL and determine the biggest risers and fallers over the last few weeks (1:57). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:28). Alvin Kamara’s three-game suspension (2:45) Cooper Kupp’s hamstring injury (8:25) Quarterback camp battles (10:00) Risers (30:20) Check out ou...

Fantasy TE Rankings, Tiers, and Fears 04.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their tight end rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:17). Finally, the guys close with emails (47:24). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Travis Kelce (2:54) Tier 2: Mark Andrews (6:09) Tier 3: T. J. Hockenson and...

Fantasy WR Rankings, Tiers, and Fears 02.08.2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their wide receiver rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:51). Finally, the guys close with emails (54:15). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Justin Jefferson (1:51) Tier 2: Ja’Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill...

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