The Ringer NFL Show

With a potential contract extension looming for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason, The Ringer's Ben Solak takes a look at his recent play and identifies some weaknesses in his game after a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mike McDaniel's offensive system has been a boon to Tua's game, but how should we evaluate his skill set as a QB after this season, and how much cap room d...

Sheil and Ben start the pod by analyzing some of the possible coaching scenarios for Bill Belichick before shining a light on the job Antonio Pierce did for the Raiders as their interim leader. Speaking of Las Vegas, Sheil has an idea that Jim Harbaugh and Justin Fields should join forces, while Ben breaks down the most exciting teams in the wild-card round (23:56). The boys end the pod by discuss...

Nora and Steven close out the regular season by recapping Week 18, starting with the Bills defeating the Dolphins to win the AFC East. Then, they take a look at each of the playoff matchups and discuss how each team did in Week 18, and they give their early thoughts on each wild-card game (27:45). Lastly, they wrap up by talking about the Atlanta Falcons' firing of Arthur Smith and some other coac...

The final week of the regular season is here! Sheil and Ben have you covered with all the fun scenarios needed for teams fighting for playoff spots, including the Bills, who could get the 2-seed or totally miss the playoffs. Could Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus potentially keep their jobs with a victory over the Green Bay Packers? Plus, headlines, picks, and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is co...

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to discuss which teams, players, and coaches have the most at stake for the final week of the 2023-24 season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Super...

The Philadelphia Eagles recently gave Matt Patricia more control over their defense, and the results have been abysmal. Once considered Super Bowl contenders this season, the Eagles defense has had a multitude of schematic and personnel-related shortcomings in their past few matchups. Can Philly turn it around in time to make a playoff run, or are they stuck in the mud with this group? Watch 'The...

Sheil and Ben begin the show by speculating on how Bradley Chubb’s injury will affect the Dolphins' playoff viability and sharing their most desired first-round playoff matchups in each conference. Next, they debate the offseason moves for both the Seahawks defense and the Commanders as a whole (25:56). Finally, Ben sees Kirk Cousins in a Steelers jersey next year, Sheil fears that Panthers owner...

Nora and Steven are ending the year by recapping the action from Week 17, starting with the Baltimore Ravens blowing out the Miami Dolphins (3:10). They discuss Lamar Jackson potentially locking up the MVP, how good the Ravens are, any red flags about the Dolphins, and more. Then they run through their winners and losers for the week, including the Bills, Chiefs, Seahawks, Rams, and more (21:59)....

The Week 17 action began with the Browns clinching a playoff spot, led by possible Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco. Sheil and Ben discuss that and mega matchups between the Lions and Cowboys and the Dolphins and Ravens. Plus, headlines, picks, and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of...

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Ravens' big Christmas Day win over the 49ers and shine a light on the state of both teams as we head toward the end of the season. Next, the guys debate the championship viability of the struggling Chiefs and take a look at the obstacles that are keeping Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars offense at a production standstill (26:32). Ben then shares his...

Nora and Steven are here to recap the Week 16 Christmas Eve games, starting with the Dolphins’ impressive victory over the Cowboys (00:58). They discuss Miami’s offensive and defensive gameplan, their injury concerns, and whether this loss is a concern for Dallas’ postseason hopes. They then run through their winners and losers of the week, including the Lions, Browns, Jaguars, and more (18:15). T...

Ben is joined by the 'Dual Threat' crew, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz, to preview Week 16 in the NFL. The Ravens and Niners are set to face off on Christmas night in a mega matchup which features the two best teams from their respective conferences. Which team has the advantage heading into the matchup? The high-powered Dolphins offense will face the Cowboys, who struggled last week but have be...

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the latest news of Aaron Rodgers getting a roster spot on the Jets, followed by picking their MVP ballot. Then, they close out the show by looking back at their preseason time capsules. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host...

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a year to forget when it comes to their WR play. From Kadarius Toney's gut-wrenching drops to Travis Kelce's slight decline this year, Chiefs fans are wondering if their team can make another Super Bowl run. The Ringer's Ben Solak argues that another ring for Patrick Mahomes is still possible this season, given the encouraging play of rookie upstart Rashee Rice. Wat...

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Seahawks' upset win over the Eagles on ‘MNF’. They then focus on the Buffalo Bills' recent turnaround, and the Falcons' apparent collapse (12:59). Next, Sheil sees big coordinator issues in Green Bay, while Ben hopes that the reputation of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t go the way of the once-impeccable Bill Belichick (29:57). Finally, Ben uses...

Nora and Steven recap Week 15, starting with the Bills' impressive win over the Cowboys. They talk about why the Bills' running game was so successful, what happened to the Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s MVP candidacy, and more. Then, they run thorough their winners and losers of the week, including the Ravens, Bears, Niners, Falcons, and more (11:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, pleas...

The Week 15 action kicked off with the Chargers suffering a 42-point blowout loss to the Raiders. Ben has a take about the Chargers he wishes he could completely erase. Could Lamar Jackson be the MVP again? Sheil thinks his case isn't being talked about enough. Plus, props, locks, and nonsense predictions of the week! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG...

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open the show by figuring out how to solve the Los Angeles Chargers' issues. Then, they go through all the Super Bowl contenders and debate who can bring home the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host...

While Brock Purdy's statistically incredible 2023 season helps to make a MVP case for the 49ers quarterback, The Ringer’s Ben Solak argues that we may need to pump the brakes. While Purdy's play has been undeniably solid, he benefits from a supporting cast and scheme that almost no other QB has available to them. Will Purdy secure the MVP, or will it go to someone else? Watch 'The Play Sheet' on Y...

Sheil and Ben get together to share their takes on both the Giants and the Titans' big upset wins on the ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader. Sheil then analyzes Patrick Mahomes's reaction to the infamous Kadarius Toney penalty against the Bills, while Ben makes an MVP case for Lamar Jackson (31:25). Finally, they debate the Broncos' playoff viability, and Justin Fields's future prospects before...

Nora and Steven begin recapping Week 14 with their thoughts on the battle atop the NFC East between the Eagles and Cowboys. They discuss what this comfortable Cowboys win means for both teams moving forward, Dak Prescott’s MVP campaign, concerns for the Eagles, and more. Then, they go through their winners and losers for the week, including the Niners, Jaguars, Chargers and more (17:08), before wr...

The Week 14 action kicked off with the Patriots getting their third win of the season against the Steelers, and currently in place for the second overall draft pick in 2024. Sheil and Ben discuss what the win means for the Pats and how the loss for the Steelers hurts their playoff hopes. Also, the Eagles and Cowboys have a huge matchup that will affect the NFC standings. Plus, picks, locks and non...

After the controversy caused by the College Football Playoff this past weekend, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz uses the committee guidelines to pick who they would like to see represent the AFC for the upcoming NFL postseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora P...

The Ringer’s Ben Solak runs through the tape of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who's having quite a bounce-back season after last year, when his interception rate was a career high. Dak and the Cowboys offense look dangerous this season, as Dak has elevated his play to sit comfortably alongside the league's other elite quarterbacks. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wedn...

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Bengals' grueling overtime win over the Jaguars on ‘MNF’ and discuss the implications of Trevor Lawrence’s apparent ankle injury. Next, they see the 2023-24 season as Kyle Shanahan’s to win, and debate the playoff success of the team that employs Bill Belichick next year (15:30). Sheil then takes a hard look at both the coaches on the hot seat and t...