The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil and Ben have been giving you previews all week, but the final preview and predictions are here in the Thursday 10. What should the Eagles do on offense to control the game? What will it take to stop the 49ers’ lethal “death lineup”? How vital is Jason Kelce to the Eagles offense, particularly in this game? Plus, find out whether Ben has changed his mind about this game and what the outcome w...

Ben and Sheil have yet another preview for you, but this time they’ve called up Rob “Stats" Guerrera of 'The Gold Standard.' They take a deeper dive into the matchup but with a 49ers view. How does Nick Sirianni stack up against Kyle Shanahan? Will Christian McCaffrey be effective vs. the Eagles run defense? Who on the Eagles defense will the 49ers target? Are the 49ers susceptible to the deep bal...

Sheil and Ben are joined by Eagles beat writer Jimmy Kempski of the Philly Voice to preview the heavyweight NFC championship game bout this Sunday at the Linc. The guys discuss who could have a big game for the Birds, which pass rusher between Nick Bosa and Haason Reddick will have a bigger game, and which under-the-radar Eagle could have a major impact on the game. Also, have Nick Sirianni’s pizz...

The 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night and will face the Eagles next weekend at the Linc for a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Sheil and Ben are back with some immediate matchup thoughts on how this one will play out. What should the Eagles' scheme be to stop the vaunted 49ers offense led by "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy? How does the Eagles offense stack up against a ferocious 49e...

The Philadelphia Eagles advance through to the NFC Championship Game after beating the New York Giants in the Divisional Round on Saturday night 38-7. Sheil and Ben discuss the overall dominance from both sides of the ball at the Linc. Which opponent should the Eagles want to face between the Dallas Cowboys or the San Francisco 49ers? Plus, Nick Sirianni has fully embraced Philadelphia, and we are...

The Sixers avoided the LA flu, defeating both the Lakers and Clippers and going 3-0 during their current West Coast road trip. Chris was in attendance for both LA games, and gives his perspective on how the team looked up close. Has Tyrese Maxey coming off the bench been working for the Sixers? How has Joel Embiid and James Harden’s chemistry been developing? Plus, what’s the long-term solution fo...

We are just two days away from the Eagles facing division rival New York Giants for the third time this season, with a trip to the NFC championship on the line. Sheil was feeling under the weather, so we called up Brandon Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation, SB Nation, and BGN Radio to give his thoughts on how the highly anticipated matchup will play out. Will Wink Martindale’s heavily blitz-oriented...

The New York Giants pulled out a win on the road in Minnesota, which means that they will face the Eagles for the third time this season for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Sheil, Benny Sols, and Cliff are back with some quick thoughts about the matchup before the big preview on Thursday. How much of a threat do the Giants pose to the Eagles this time around with some key players...

Chris and Raheem are joined by Justin Verrier to discuss The Ringer's NBA rankings and where some of the Sixers are on the list. Is Joel Embiid ranked too low? Plus, Sixers fans have been pondering the thought of Tyrese Maxey coming off the bench in favor of De’Anthony Melton, who’s started the majority of the season and gives the team an edge defensively. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Guest...

Sheil and Ben are back and previewing the Eagles' (hopeful) Super Bowl run that will start in the divisional round of the playoffs. It’s the Thursday Ten! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: What’s the one thing the Eagles must do in order to win a second Super Bowl title? Would an Eagles-Cowboys playoff game be the most-hyped game in Lincoln Financial Field history? Plus, Ben’s All-Pro team...

In Jalen Hurts’s first game back after his injury, the Eagles clinched the NFC’s top seed and a much-needed week of rest for the first round of the playoffs. Sheil and Ben discuss how Hurts looked in action for the first time since injuring his shoulder in Week 15. Also, they take a big-picture look at the NFC playoff matchups. How big of a disappointment would it be if the Eagles don’t reach the...

We first want to send our thoughts and prayers to the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin and the Bills community during this difficult and challenging time. Should Jalen Hurts play against the Giants on Sunday if he’s not 100 percent healthy? The Eagles could lock up a much-needed bye week and home-field advantage or fall to the fifth seed, head down to Tampa for the second year in a row, and play Tom Br...

Chris and Raheem are back for the first Sixers pod of 2023, and address everything that’s happened since Christmas. With Joel Embiid firmly in the running for MVP, is it OK for him to consider taking certain games off to heal his body for the playoffs? How much is James Harden actually considering returning to Houston? Plus, Tyrese Maxey is back and looks like he’s returning to form after being ou...

The Gardner Minshew–led Eagles fell short of clinching the no. 1 seed and home-field throughout the playoffs yet again after the Eagles lost an ugly one to the Saints. Should Birds fans be panicking even more heading into the Week 18 matchup against the Giants? The defense let up only 13 points, but is there more that defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon can do outside of relying on the pass rush...

The Eagles are still one win away from locking up the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but there are some serious injury concerns to QB Jalen Hurts, OT Lane Johnson, and DB Avonte Maddox that could affect the team heading into the playoffs. Sheil and Ben are back and reviewed the film from the Cowboys game. Did Gannon’s defensive scheme cost the Birds’ the ga...

No Minshew magic for the Eagles this time around against the Cowboys. The Birds committed four crucial turnovers, and let the Cowboys convert a third-and-30 in the fourth quarter, which ultimately led to a CeeDee Lamb touchdown. Miles Sanders also had his second fumble in just as many weeks late in the fourth quarter and sealed the Eagles fate. E.J. Smith, Eagles beat writer for the Philadelphia I...

Sheil and Raheem link up for the second part of our Eagles-Cowboys preview heading into the big matchup on Christmas Eve. How did Raheem become a Cowboys fan having grown up in the city and rooting for all the other local teams? Plus, Sheil and Raheem examine the numbers and determine what the likely outcome will be based on the odds, and touch on the Sixers' past and present. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia...

The Eagles' second matchup with the hated rival Dallas Cowboys may be without their starting QB and potential MVP, Jalen Hurts. In Part 1 of our Eagles-Cowboys preview, Sheil and Ben discuss what this injury means long term and whether the Eagles should rest Hurts with only one win standing in front of them to clinch the top spot in the NFC. You guys asked, and we responded in our Wednesday 10. Wh...

The Sixers are riding a five-game win streak following an OT win against the Raptors thanks to Tobias Harris’s sharpshooting. For the last Sixers pod of 2022, Chris and Raheem discuss the five-game win streak that the team is on and preview their Christmas Day matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. What’s the biggest wish Sixers fans have heading into the new year? Plus, who’s the Si...

The Eagles pulled out an ugly win vs. the Bears to remain atop the NFC with a 13-1 record. They’re now just one win away from clinching the top seed in the NFC and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. However, this wasn’t the prettiest win, and the offense struggled to find a good flow for the majority of the game. Sheil and Ben discuss the play calling, Jalen Hurts getting too many QB ru...

It’s the Thursday Ten! The Eagles look to keep soaring as they head to the Windy City to face the 3-10 Chicago Bears. After huge performances against the Titans and the Giants, and being the odds-on favorite to win the NFL's MVP award, how much money will Jalen Hurts command when it’s time for an extension? Plus, we discuss the top five Philly cheesesteaks and the top celebrity Eagles fans. Hosts:...

Joel Embiid is having yet another MVP-caliber season, and the Sixers are on a three-game win streak; however, Embiid believes some fans want him traded. Is this another case of Troel Embiid coming out, or is there some validity to his words? Plus, James Harden has been back for a couple of games and is starting to look like himself again. What level does Harden have to perform at in order for the...

The Eagles absolutely destroyed the division rival New York Giants at MetLife today, widening the gap between them and other NFC teams and clinching a playoff spot along the way. Sheil and Ben are almost lost for words to describe how good the team has been. This was the most complete win for the Birds all season, and they now have their eyes set on clinching the top seed in the NFC and a first-ro...

After the Eagles stomped out the Titans and A.J. Brown got GM Jon Robinson fired, the Birds have their eyes set on the division-rival New York Giants, who have lost or tied their last three games. Sheil and Ben have the Thursday Ten, with a wide range of questions, including: What would be the Eagles' nightmare playoff scenario? Could we see the return of Frank Reich? How should you watch an inten...

After reaching the World Series on a magical postseason run in October, the Phillies look to keep that momentum going by agreeing to an 11-year, $300M deal with arguably the best free-agent shortstop in Trea Turner. Jack Fritz of SportsRadio 94 WIP and the ‘High Hopes Podcast’ joins Sheil Kapadia to discuss the major move and what implications it may have for the NL next season. Host: Sheil Kapadi...