The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Today, the guys open by briefly discussing what the Carolina Panthers will do with the no. 1 overall pick (1:43). Next, they highlight a handful of potential mid- to late-round sleepers from this year’s draft class by comparing them to their first-round counterparts (5:52). Finally, they close with a few emails (52:50). Jaren Hall, QB (7:22) Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB (12:08) Marvin Mims, WR (14...

Today, the guys debate what each team should do with their respective first-round picks, then run through the various team needs according to The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide (3:08). Finally, they close with a few emails (63:17). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig H...

Today, the guys discuss why the 2023 NFL draft is different from all other drafts and highlight which players stand out the most in this year’s class, as explained by Passover (1:21). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (61:53). Bryce Young, QB (5:45) Anthony Richardson, QB (13:30) Deuce Vaughn, RB (21:10) Darnell Washington, TE (24:46) Calijah Kancey, DT (31:...

Today, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, the guys break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s running back draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (1:24). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (51:30). Bijan Robinson, Texas (2:15) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (12:12) Zach Charbon...

Today, the guys open by briefly sharing their thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s trade request and some potential landing spots for the former MVP quarterback (2:00). Next, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, they break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s wide receiver draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (8:29)...

Today, the guys open by sharing their instant reactions to the New York Jets trading WR Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns (1:32). Next, they briefly discuss C.J. Stroud’s pro day and what the significance of this event is for the Ohio State QB (7:34). Later, they walk through DK’s most recent mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide by comparing draft prospects to narratives from this ye...

Today, the guys wrap their free agency discussion by giving out a handful of awards, including the Legend at the Bank Award, the Fantasy Football Key Party, the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Rohan Award, the Hot Tub Club Award, and more (1:21). Later, they close with a couple of emails (45:00). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Da...

Earlier this week we played the Adam Schefter Free Agency Drinking Game, and today we have the free agency hangover. The guys check back in on players and teams around the NFL to piece together what they did last night, then debate whether they should have any regrets using film quotes from ‘The Hangover’ (1:02). Aaron Rodgers (1:17) Darren Waller (13:52) Lamar Jackson (18:17) Denver Broncos (24:3...

Today, the guys revisit the annual Adam Schefter drinking game that is centered on the ESPN insider’s tweets during NFL free agency. They scroll back through Schefter’s Twitter timeline, break down the most significant free agency deals via his tweets, and drink along the way (1:36). Drink if: – Schefter mentions an agent (drink twice if that agent is Drew Rosenhaus) – Schefter’s tweet sounds AI-g...

March Madness begins. We break down every angle of the Panthers trading up with the Bears for the no. 1 overall pick in the draft, including who won the trade, who the Panthers will take at first overall, DJ Moore’s fit in Chicago, what this says about the Bears' future with Justin Fields, and more. Check out The Ringer's 2023 NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts:...

Today, the guys open by breaking down all the franchise-tag news, including the Lamar Jackson–Baltimore Ravens situation, the New York Giants’ negotiations with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, and everything in between (1:38). Next, inspired by the upcoming Academy Awards, they go through DK’s updated mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide—Oscars style! (29:29). Finally, they close with...

Today, the guys open with a brief discussion of Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints reportedly agreeing to a four-year contract (1:25). Next, they break down Florida QB Anthony Richardson’s historic outing, Alabama QB Bryce Young’s official measurements, and other winners and losers from this year’s NFL combine (4:48). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (49...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show!’ Today, the guys report live from the 2023 NFL combine with their thoughts and reactions to this year’s class and where it ranks in comparison to previous years (3:23). Next, they discuss the most recent updates to DK’s big board and the highest risers on The Ringer’s NFL Draft Guide (11:12). Finally, they close with America’s favorite...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show!’ This week, the guys briefly address the breaking news surrounding Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter and the warrant out for his arrest (2:24). Next, inspired by Key & Peele’s “Obama’s Anger Translator,” they make sense of this year’s NFL combine press conferences by translating the “coachspeak” from the head coaches and general ma...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show!’ This week, the guys preview the 2023 NFL Combine by ranking the stakes—using actual steaks as metrics—of the draft’s most significant scouting event. They discuss everything from how measurements will impact which quarterback gets selected first overall, to how they think the various skill players will test at this year’s combine (3:3...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show’! This week, the guys open up the mailbag to answer a variety of draft-related questions about topics including the best landing spots for the top QBs, stats versus traits, how to value this year’s running back class, and much more (17:39). They close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (53:11). Check out our 2023 Ring...

Welcome back to another episode of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show!’ This week, the guys walk through The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide and break down Danny Kelly’s analysis regarding his most recent mock draft (2:19). They later close with an email and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (53:54). Check back in on this feed Tuesdays and Thursdays for episodes of ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show....

Live from inside State Farm Stadium in Arizona, we recap potentially the greatest first 58 minutes in Super Bowl history, including Jalen Hurts’s incredible performance, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ resilience, whether the game’s legacy can outlast its deciding holding call, what Rihanna’s performance was like from inside the stadium, Kadarius Toney’s heroics, and much more. Check out our 2023...

Live from Phoenix, The Ringer NFL Draft Show runs through their favorite prop bets of Super Bowl LVII, ranging from in-game bets like Travis Kelce’s total receptions and A.J. Brown’s longest reception to the number of TikToks Jackson Mahomes will post and Rihanna’s opening halftime-show song. Click here to donate to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund. Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail...

We power rank the top non–Super Bowl related stories from around the league including Aaron Rodgers’s darkroom retreat, Derek Carr’s visit to the Saints, Sean Payton as the new alpha dog in Denver, the Chargers snatching up Kellen Moore, LeBron James breaking the NBA all-time scoring record, and more. Check out our 2023 NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny H...

Live from Phoenix, we kick off Super Bowl week with our full game preview, including an Eagles fraud-watch check-in, which injury matters more to Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, Mahomes’s all-time ranking if he wins on Sunday, analytics vs. gut, and Rihanna’s halftime performance set list. We then chat with the twisted minds behind the viral Burger King Whopper ad campaign that has taken over the...

Welcome back to another episode of The Ringer NFL Draft Show! This week, the guys open by discussing Tom Brady’s retirement announcement, and the Denver Broncos’ decision to hire Sean Payton (1:30). Next, they share their reactions to standouts from Senior Bowl Week after attending in person (22:23). Finally, they close with a couple of listener emails (59:57). Check back in on this feed every Thu...

We recap the NFL’s championship Sunday, beginning with the Bengals-Chiefs game, and debate if these two teams are now truly rivals. Also, we discuss the late flag on Joseph Ossai that put the Chiefs in position to hit the game-winning field goal and what went wrong for Joe Burrow. 49ers’ Brock Purdy injured his elbow, and then backup Josh Johnson suffered a concussion as the Eagles won the battle...

Welcome back to another episode of The Ringer NFL Draft Show! This week, the guys debate where Tom Brady lands next season as they break down the quarterback situations around the NFL as they pertain to the upcoming draft (1:01). Then, they close with a couple of emails and America’s favorite segment, “Two Jargons, One Lie” (50:22). Check back in on this feed every Thursday for more of The Ringer...

We recap the NFL's divisional round by giving out our awards for biggest winners and losers, starting off with Dak Prescott's inexcusable game in another playoff loss to the 49ers, the need for the Bills to acquire more talent after a poor showing in a loss to the Bengals, the Eagles' dominance against the Giants, and the massive impact of Patrick Mahomes’s injury that overshadowed the Chiefs' vic...