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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Week 13 Preview: Texans-Colts, Banged Up Baker, Vikings vs. Darnold, and Craig Sings Creed 27.11.2025 1:12:55

Happy Thanksgiving! The guys are back to preview the rest of the Week 13 slate. They talk through the divisional matchup between the Texans and Colts, Sam Darnold’s return to Minnesota, whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play against the Bills, and much more. (0:00) Intro (2:48) Texans-Colts (8:31) 49ers-Browns (16:00) Jaguars-Titans (18:19) Saints-Dolphins (19:31) Falcons-Jets (23:03) Cardinals-Bu...

Power Ranking Players We're NOT Thankful For, the Waddle Model, and Fantasy Court 26.11.2025 1:37:01

The guys are power ranking the players they are NOT thankful for, using our proprietary Waddle Model. Plus, they preview all the Thanksgiving matchups and the Black Friday game between the Bears and Eagles. They then answer a Fantasy Court question and a very urgent email before closing the show.0:00 Welcome to The Ringer Fantasy Football Show!0:23 Power Hour: Players we are NOT thankful for5:41 B...

Week 13 Waivers 25.11.2025 56:36

SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys discuss must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 13. (00:00) Intro(03:11) RB waivers: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, Blake Corum(11:26) WR waivers: Jayden Higgins, Parker Washington, John Metchie III(22:28) TE waivers: Brenton Strange, Mike Gesicki, Mason Taylor(28:36) QB waivers: Tyrod Taylor, Cam Ward, Jameis Winston(29:39) D/ST waivers: Chargers, Jaguars...

Week 12 Recap: Gibbs Goes Nuts, a Jameis Gem, Pickens-palooza, Fart or Shart Lamar, and Is DJing Easy? 24.11.2025 1:57:18

The guys recap all the NFL Week 12 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:36) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Bucs-Rams (9:34) Winners and Losers (43:46) The Oppenheimer Award (58:23) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:18:03) Fart or Shart (01:23:07) Intrusive Thoughts (01:30:40) Ick of the Week (01:34:26) Play of...

Week 12 Preview: Colts-Chiefs, Burrow’s Back (?), Shedeur’s Starting, Darnell Weighs 311, and Shin Mimes 21.11.2025 1:27:00

The guys are back to preview the games for Week 12 of the NFL season as the playoff picture takes shape and the fantasy season hits the home stretch. They talk through the marquee matchup of Colts-Chiefs, discuss some potential blowout games, and then share their Ringer 107 picks for the week before closing the show. 00:00 Show start 2:32 Colts-Chiefs 12:14 Steelers-Bears 21:59 Patriots-Bengals 32...

Power Ranking Fantasy Trade Targets, Fantasy Court, and Ronnie Is Only Here for the Zipline 19.11.2025 1:22:16

The guys start the show by bringing on The Ringer’s Austin Gayle to rant about the incompetence of the Las Vegas Raiders following their loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Next, they power-rank their favorite fantasy trade targets in this week’s Power Hour, share some Ringer fantasy football league updates, listen to a fantasy court case, and answer some emails before closing the show. 00...

Week 12 Waivers, Penix Out, Rodgers’s Wrist, and Rex’s Socks 18.11.2025 1:11:41

The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 12. (00:00) Intro(01:59) QB Injuries(13:10) RB Waivers: Kenneth Gainwell, Emanuel Wilson, Sean Tucker(25:56) WR Waivers: Christian Watson, Luther Burden III, Michael Wilson(38:21) TE Waivers: AJ Barner, Mason Taylor, Colston Lo...

Week 11 Recap: The Ugly Eagles, Darnit Darnold, J.J. McCantThrow, Spitgate Pt. 2, and Macaulay Culkin’s Pizza Band 17.11.2025 2:09:34

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 11 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:43) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Lions-Eagles (19:01) Winners and Losers (42:35) Who’s Cooking? (53:01) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:10:50) Fart or Shart (01:19:36) Intrusive Thoughts (01:28:11) Ick of the Week (01:31:25) Play of...

Week 11 Preview: Darnold-Stafford, Jameis Returns, Angry A.J. Brown, and the Desperate Steelers 14.11.2025 1:40:56

The guys preview the games for Week 11 of the NFL season, featuring two marquee NFC matchups in Rams-Seahawks and Eagles-Lions, some divisional matchups, and some interesting rematches from earlier in the season. They then make their picks for the Ringer 107 competition. (00:00) Show Start (03:04) Seahawks-Rams (16:34) Lions-Eagles (24:36) Commanders-Dolphins (28:15) Buccaneers-Bills (32:27) Bears...

Power Ranking Buy-Low Fantasy Trade Targets, Fantasy Court, and the Assassination of William McKinley 12.11.2025 1:27:59

The guys are power ranking the top potential trade candidates you can make a move for in fantasy as the fantasy trade deadline approaches. They then answer some Fantasy Court questions and some emails before closing the show. (00:00) Start of the show (03:00) Power Hour: Fantasy trade targets (09:44) Jameson Williams (12:05) David Montgomery (15:20) Derrick Henry (18:30) Jaylen Warren (21:33) A.J....

Love Hurts, Daboll Fired, and Week 11 Waivers 11.11.2025 1:22:08

The guys react to the uninspiring 'Monday Night Football' game between the Packers and Eagles. Next, they discuss Brian Daboll being fired by the Giants. Finally, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 11. (00:00) Intro(02:06) ‘Monday Night Football’(19:25) Brian Daboll Fired(31:07) RB Waivers: Blake Corum, Tyler Allgeier, Sean Tucker(41:15) WR Waivers: Christian Watson...

Week 10 Recap: Steelers Suck, Seahawks Rock, Dart Smoked, Bills Get Finned, JT Times 3, and Is Derrick Henry Too Big? 10.11.2025 1:54:18

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 10 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (3:15) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Steelers-Chargers (12:26) Winners and Losers (41:11) The Oppenheimer Award (51:00) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:11:30) Fart or Shart (01:19:14) Intrusive Thoughts (01:26:41) Play of the Day (01:32:...

Week 10 Preview: Philly Tush Push Revenge, Now-or-Never Trevor, Drake vs. Baker, 49ers-Rams Part 2, and Atoms Can’t Touch 07.11.2025 1:39:23

The guys preview the slate of games for NFL Week 10, including the Berlin game between the Colts and Falcons, an NFC powerhouse matchup between the Eagles and Packers, and a McVay-Shanahan showdown in Rams-Niners. They then choose their Ringer 107 picks for the week before reading another email about their extended foray into the world of physics. (00:00) Start of show (2:53) Falcons-Colts (11:16)...

Power Ranking the Biggest Trade Deadline Moves, Fantasy Court, and Tom Brady Cloned His Dog 05.11.2025 1:24:18

The guys give their instant reactions to the flurry of moves at the NFL trade deadline, getting into the Jets' many moves, what the hell Jerry Jones and the Cowboys are up to, and much more. They then answer a Fantasy Court question and some emails before closing the show. (00:00) Start of show (01:55) Recapping the NFL trade deadline (03:38) Sauce Gardner to the Colts (10:47) Quinnen Williams to...

Brissett Dumps Dallas, Kyler’s Future, and Week 10 Waivers 04.11.2025 1:38:35

The guys react to the 'Monday Night Football' game between the Cardinals and the Cowboys. Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 10. (00:00) Intro(02:04) ‘Monday Night Football’(16:06) RB waivers: Tank Bigsby, Blake Corum, Devin Singletary(30:24) WR waivers: Parker Washington, Alec Pierce, Christian Watson(47:54) TE waivers: Harold Fannin Jr., Colston Loveland, Is...

Week 9 Recap: Deadly Darnold, Colts Collapse, Pathetic Packers, Bowers is Back, and Abe Lincoln Collinsworth 03.11.2025 2:04:48

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 9 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:52) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Seahawks-Commanders (14:31) Winners and Losers (38:27) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (45:54) Who’s Cooking? (55:40) Fart or Shart (01:11:51) Intrusive Thoughts (01:17:31) Play of the Day (01:23:27) The W...

Week 9 Preview: Chiefs-Bills Narratives, J.J. McCarthy Pressure, and the Stroud vs. Nix Prove-It Bowl 31.10.2025 1:46:37

The guys are back to preview the games from Week 9 of the NFL season, including another Mahomes-Allen showdown in Bills-Chiefs, a J.J. McCarthy do-or-die game in Vikings-Lions, and much more! (00:00) Start of show (00:33) Chiefs-Bills (10:07) Colts-Steelers (14:57) Vikings-Lions (24:19) Bears-Bengals (30:33) Broncos-Texans (40:13) 49ers-Giants (48:35) Falcons-Patriots (54:09) Panthers-Packers (57:...

Midseason Awards: MVP, Best Sleeper, and Biggest Bust. Plus, Heifetz vs. Craig Fantasy Court. 29.10.2025 1:31:17

As the midway point of the season approaches, the guys are giving out the midseason fantasy football awards in this week’s Power Hour. Next, they discuss the latest updates from the Ringer Fantasy Football League, get into a controversial group chat dispute between Craig and Heifetz, answer some Fantasy Court questions, and respond to some emails. (00:00) Start of show (01:34) Saints bench Spencer...

Chiefs Dominate, World Series Insanity, and Week 9 Waivers 28.10.2025 1:23:42

The guys react to the 'Monday Night Football' game between the Chiefs and the Commanders. Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 9. (00:00) Intro(01:30) ‘Monday Night Football’(20:13) RB Waivers: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bam Knight, Tyjae Spears(36:21) WR Waivers: Kayshon Boutte, Christian Watson, Alec Pierce(55:16) TE Waivers: Colston Loveland, Juwan Johnson, AJ Barner(...

Week 8 Recap: Sad About Skattebo, Tush Push BS, Jon Taylor Hat Trick, and Our Friend Alvin 27.10.2025 1:27:56

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 8 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:35) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Packers-Steelers (6:33) Winners and Losers (28:02) The Oppenheimer Award (34:58) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (42:58) Fart or Shart (51:44 Does she like me or is this her job? (56:42) Intrusive Thoughts...

Week 8 Preview: Packers vs. Rodgers, Philly’s Giant Revenge, and Dating Your Step-Cousin 24.10.2025 1:43:20

The guys are back in studio in L.A. to preview the games from Week 8 of the NFL, talk about some bleak fantasy lineup choices with six teams on bye, and answer an all-timer email question. (00:00) Start of Show (2:30) Packers-Steelers (10:48) Giants-Eagles (16:37) Niners-Texans (21:54) Bears-Ravens (27:58) Jets-Bengals (41:23) Dolphins-Falcons (43:50) Bills-Panthers (45:26) Browns-Patriots (50:15)...

Power Ranking Sleeper Fantasy MVPs, Fantasy Court, and One-Second Song Challenge Part III 22.10.2025 1:33:54

00:00 Start of show 1:25 The Mariners lose to the Blue Jays in the ALCS 4:21 Monday Night Football Recap 9:31 Power Hour: Fantasy Stars No One is Talking About 12:19 Michael Pittman 14:28 Jaylen Warren 16:37 Keenan Allen 19:00 Josh Jacobs 21:18 Deebo Samuel 24:42 James Cook 28:22 Kyren Williams 31:39 Dak Prescott 33:55 Christian McCaffrey 36:25 D’Andre Swift 38:59 Dallas Goedert 44:13 Ringer Fanta...

Week 8 Waivers, Catcher Sploots, and Craig’s Mom Said He’s Sweaty 21.10.2025 1:15:28

SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys go through must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 8. Then, “You want to do some emails?” (00:00) Intro (02:06) RB Waivers: Tyler Allgeier, Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith (12:53) WR Waivers: Darnell Mooney, Troy Franklin, Kayshon Boutte (29:15) TE Waivers: Oronde Gadsden II, Cade Otton, Isaiah Likely (35:25) QB Waivers: Marcus Mariota, Joe Flacco, Michael Penix J...

Week 7 Recap: Dart or Shart, Mahomes Cooking With Rice, Wagon Colts, and Craig Made Us Bread 20.10.2025 1:55:45

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 7 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:21) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Falcons-49ers (3:43) Winners and Losers (35:37) Who’s Cooking? (56:25) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:16:56) Fart or Shart (01:22:46) Intrusive Thoughts (01:31:10) Play of the Day (01:35:57) The WORST...

Week 7 Preview: Vrabel Returns, Chiefs Add Rice, Dart in Denver, Wentz vs. Philly, and Charger Power Gold 17.10.2025 1:42:42

The guys run through the games on the schedule for Week 7 of the NFL season, sharing their favorite picks, key fantasy contributors for each game, and their picks for the Ringer 107 competition this week. (00:00) Start of show (01:19) Rams-Jaguars 5:15 Eagles-Vikings (10:36) Dolphins-Browns (15:09) Saints-Bears (17:27) Raiders-Chiefs (22:47) Patriots-Titans (26:18) Panthers-Jets (35:51) Colts-Char...