The Ringer NFL Show

In a special edition of The Ringer NFL Show, Robert Mays and Kevin Clark take a midseason look at what has been the most complicated season in the history of the league. Danny Kelly joins to explain why the play on the field has seemed uninspired (03:45), but points out the fun things there are to celebrate this season (17:00). Then, Bryan Curtis and the guys discuss the myriad of significant off-...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Lions' success at Lambeau (04:00), emerging issues in Indianapolis (10:30), a tactical mistake by John Lynch (19:00), coaching opportunities opening up in the college game (25:45), and the origin of the Raiders uniform (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 9 in the NFL by discussing how much Packers coach Mike McCarthy owes Aaron Rodgers for keeping his job this long (02:00), why Carson Wentz is the story of the NFL (07:45), and what Rams coach Sean McVay has done to lead the race for Coach of the Year (15:00). Then the guys talk about how A.J. Green's and Mike Evans’s aggressive actions are proof...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the dominating performances by the Rams and Eagles (6:15), Kirk Cousins's upset in Seattle (12:30), Ben McAdoo's hot seat (18:45), and the Jaguars taking a stand against Leonard Fournette (32:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier lament the Deshaun Watson injury (0:58), then predict five big matchups of the weekend: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (2:23), Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants (4:05), Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles (5:50), Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (7:52), and Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys (9:05). Learn more about your ad choic...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 9 in the NFL, discussing how the football gods took away the only fun thing we had when Deshaun Watson was lost for the season (04:25), why the Texans should sign Colin Kaepernick (29:15), and how the best matchup within the Cowboys-Chiefs game is between two guys you may have never heard of (32:33). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier join up with Bill Simmons to break down the Patriots parting ways with Jimmy Garoppolo (02:00), whether the Buffalo Bills are the best in the AFC East (23:15), the problems in Carolina (37:00), the Texans shipping out Duane Brown (42:00), how the 49ers landed Jerry Rice (45:00), the mess in Miami (49:30), and the success of the Eagles (59:30). Learn m...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the big trades from the past 24 hours, and examine how Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers changes the entire league (02:00) and why the NFL trade deadline feels like the NBA and MLB deadlines this year (11:15). Then the guys recognize the teams that are separating from the pack (21:00) and discuss whether anyone can compete with the Eagles or Seahawks in...

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Russell Wilson's and Deshaun Watson's performances in a classic in Seattle (03:00), Case Keenum and the Vikings leaving London with a win over Cleveland (10:30), the legitimacy of the Bills (13:00), and a hot seat in Tampa Bay (15:00). Then they turn their focus to trade rumors around the league (17:00), the Falcons squeaking by the Jets (32:45),...

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier run through this weekend’s five most interesting matchups: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns (1:37), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (3:44), Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills (5:49), Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints (7:00), and Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays prepare you for Week 8, with discussions on Deshaun Watson and the Texans going to Seattle (05:30), a classic matchup in the NFC East (19:15), and if the NFL needs a universal bye week (27:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to share why the Vikings' receivers are in for a big week in fantasy (37:00), and unveil the latest DK's Dark Knight (50:00). To wra...

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the real deal (0:20), question how good the New England Patriots actually are (8:10), wonder if the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade Martavis Bryant (10:50), and discuss Joe Mixon’s recent comments (13:25). Then they speculate how top draft prospects could impact the pros (19:35). Learn more about your ad choic...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark wrap up Week 7 in the NFL by looking at how this bizarre season has made for the most possible contenders at this point in the year (3:55), why the Seahawks and Vikings are the only teams we actually know right now (11:20), and whether the Patriots can win a title with the worst defense in the league (25:20). Then 'Talk the Thrones' cohost Mallory Rubin joi...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Steve Sarkisian’s bizarre play calling for the Falcons (01:45), how pathetic the Panthers looked in Chicago (05:00), the resurgence of the Steelers and the Bills (10:00), Chuck Pagano's future with Indianapolis (16:00), what losing Carson Palmer means to the Arizona Cardinals (20:15), and the Cowboys' impressive win in San Francisco (22:45). T...

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier celebrate Thursday night’s exciting Kansas City Chiefs–Oakland Raiders matchup (0:28) and look ahead to the weekend’s six most intriguing games: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (5:00), New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (6:13), Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (7:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (8:23), Cincinnati Bengals at Pit...

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly get you set for Week 7, including why the Super Bowl rematch between the Falcons and Patriots is already a disappointment (03:00), how an Eagles win on Monday night will solidify them as a contender (10:00), and why the Dolphins should bench Jay Cutler immediately (19:45). Then, Danny explains why some fantasy matchup rankings are misleading, including why...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss whether Brett Hundley can solve the quarterback conundrum in Green Bay (03:00), Dirk Koetter in the hot seat (15:00), James Washington's draft stock (25:00), and a questionable move by the Raiders (29:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap another wild week in the NFL, including how the biggest losers in the Aaron Rodgers injury are the fans (04:30), why the Seahawks are now the favorite in the NFC (08:15), and how the NFL came to have its most even playing field of all time (19:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Saints defense is legit (32:15) and how the Falcons a...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Aaron Rodgers's injury (02:15), the lack of firepower in Atlanta (10:00), the wide-open MVP race (15:00), the underperforming Raiders (19:15), and the mess in Cleveland's front office (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier recap last week’s games (0:40) and preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (5:10), Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (6:15), Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars (7:20), Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs (9:20), and Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders (12:00). Learn more about your...

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 6, with discussions on how the Chiefs might prove to be flawless (04:00), why the Patriots must win against the Jets (09:00), and the reason “Jaguars” and “Super Bowl champions” belong in the same sentence (18:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to tell you whom to start and sit this week in fantasy football (28:00), and to explain wh...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the end of the Eli era in New York (02:30), the biggest problem most teams face on the field (07:45), the future for the Bears and Mitchell Trubisky (15:45), how Adrian Peterson will fit into the Arizona offense (22:30), and Gary Andersen's departure from Oregon State (26:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 5, including how the Jaguars have built a new model for success in the NFL (04:30), why Big Ben might be afraid to play football every Sunday (11:30), and which teams are actually the best in the NFC (18:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Texans' defensive injuries will lead to more exciting performances from Deshaun Watson...

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down an impressive performance from Carson Wentz and the Eagles (03:00), the end of the 2004 QB draft class (07:00), the return of the Seahawks' defense (10:00), the wounded Giants (18:30), and the Jaguars winning in Pittsburgh (22:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special mini-podcast, The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions (1:52), Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles (2:51), Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (3:56), Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys (5:19), and Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders (6:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...