Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck guide you through the 2024 fantasy football offseason with analysis on big-picture conversations like who to draft, how to draft, if players over 30 are still good, if rookies are too young, which coaches you absolutely cannot trust, and how to punish whoever got last place in your league. Don’t worry we stick around for the regular season as well to talk weekly matchups, waiver wire targets, injury updates, trades, and answer insane listener qu ...
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Every true football fan knows that ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ is the place to be for the best analysis on their favorite players and teams around the league. Every Friday, Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee preview the weekly matchups and share their favorite props. On Sunday evenings, Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to offer their expert analysis as they recap the day’s action. Wednesday’s show features a rotating cast of Ringer favorites catching you up on all the breaking news. Make s ...
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HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
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The State of Fantasy Football, 25 Best NBA Players, and Million-Dollar Picks With Danny Heifetz and Joe House
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Danny Heifetz and Joe House for a fantasy football check-in after nine weeks, then discuss the surging Ravens offense, the rise of the running back, and the biggest fantasy disappointments (2:13). Afterward, they get into some stealth waiver wire and trade candidates and fantasy booking Bill Belichick's next c…
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Why the Jets Fired GM Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers’s Murky Future, and QB Corner
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Another week, another Jets personnel change. This time, general manager Joe Douglas gets handed the pink slip, leaving Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to try to figure out who could fill the void. They also look back on the key missteps from Douglas’s tenure and discuss whether Aaron Rodgers will still play for the team next season (00:00). Then,…
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Jets Fire Joe Douglas, Power Ranking Super Bowl Contenders, and the Fantasy Serial Killer
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The guys react to the Jets firing GM Joe Douglas, and the last few embarrassing days for the Cowboys (0:00). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the teams you really don’t want to play in the playoffs, including the Chiefs, Lions, and Bills (0:00). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (0:00)! Chiefs (20:52) Lions (23:36) Bills (27:43) Ravens (31:08) Eagles (3…
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Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12, and Tommy Cutlets Returns
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The guys react to the Giants actually benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito (1:41). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 12 (9:07). Plus, emails (36:33)! RB: Trey Benson (Cardinals), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Roschon Johnson (Bears) (9:07) WR: Christian Watson (Packers), Elijah Moore (Browns), and Alec Pierce (Col…
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Week 11 Recap: Herby Fully Loaded, Flowers for Josh Allen, Night Night Niners, and Tyson’s Cheeks
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The guys recap all of the NFL Week 11 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 11?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (91:43). Winners and Losers (17:53) The Worst (Steelers) Play of the Day (29:12) The Oppenheimer Award (40:35) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (49:00) Intrusive …
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Week 11 Recap: Bills Defeat the Chiefs, Chargers Survive the Bengals, and More
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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from an exciting Sunday NFL slate. Chiefs-Bills (1:34) Bengals-Chargers (17:58) Ravens-Steelers (27:00) Falcons-Broncos (42:38) Seahawks-49ers (48:26) Bears-Packers (58:45) The guys then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards …
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A Great Week 11, Burrow vs. Herbert, Allen vs. Mahomes, Rodgers vs. Father Time, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Chargers surviving an incredible Bengals comeback, the Bills snapping the Chiefs' win streak in what turned out to be the game of the day, and the Lions making history while becoming the Super Bowl favorite (1:50). Then, they discuss a super physical Ravens-Steelers game, Jets-Colts, …
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Week 11 Preview: Eagles Defeat the Commanders on ‘TNF,’ Chiefs Vs. Bills, and More
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Steven and Diante start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Eagles' win over the Commanders on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Sheil into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 11 NFL slate, including Chiefs-Bills (16:13), Bengals-Chargers (29:40), and Ravens-Steelers (46:2…
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Week 11 Preview: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers, Burrow Vs. Herbert, and the Ice Nuke
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The guys preview the Week 11 fantasy football slate, including another entry into the Mahomes-Allen rivalry, the battle atop the AFC North, a Cowboys night game (which means no sun), the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (2:57). Plus, emails (65:18)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gma…
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Part 2: Eagles/C-Words Reax, Drake Maye Fever, the RB Boom and Million Dollar Picks With Joe House and Nate Tice
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In Part 2 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Eagles routing the Commanders on 'Thursday Night Football' (2:25). Then, Bill talks with Nate Tice of Yahoo Sports and NFL Network to discuss Drake Maye's impressive development, the 2024 NFL draft class, and projecting QB prospects (18:58), before Nate…
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Part 1: An NBA Popularity Check and Tyson’s Big Comeback With Wosny Lambre and Van Lathan
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In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre to discuss whether tanking in the NBA is possible with as much talent as the league currently has, the new-look Knicks, the serious Cavaliers, and the confounding 76ers (2:07). Then Van Lathan joins Bill and Wos to zoom out on the NBA and wonder whether it's in a b…
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Six Coaches on the Hot Seat and Quarterbacks in Crisis
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Following the firing of Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti take a look at six NFL head coaches who may not return to their roles next year (02:10). And in “QB Corner,” The Ringer’s resident QB guru, Steven Ruiz, examines four QBs who are entering crisis mode (42:15). Check out Sheil’s Week 10 review article…
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Curry vs. Klay, the Embiid Situation, Atlanta’s New Look and Cleveland’s Ascent With Dave Jacoby and Kirk Goldsberry
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby and Kirk Goldsberry after the NBA Cup games to discuss Klay Thompson’s return to Golden State in the Warriors’ close win over the Mavericks (2:30), the Hawks upsetting the Celtics while not playing Trae Young, Timberwolves–Trail Blazers, whether it’s time to worry about Minnesota (25:50), 76ers-Kn…
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Power Ranking the Best Fantasy Trade Candidates, Shane Waldron Fired, and the Sitzpinkler
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The guys react to the Bears firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and Jerry Jones doubling down on not using curtains (1:43). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the underwhelming stars you should target at the fantasy trade deadline, including Craig’s biggest opp, B. Robinson (not Bijan), rookies who could blow up ROS, and much more (21:15). Plus,…
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Daniel Jones Benched? Plus, Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups and John Daly Ripping Darts.
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The guys react to the Giants probably benching Daniel Jones, and Bears HC Matt Eberflus’s bizarre radio interview (1:52). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 11 (7:45). Plus, emails (46:05)! RB: Audric Estime (Broncos), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Braelon Allen (Jets) (7:45) WR: Ricky Pearsall (49ers), Alec Pierce (…
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Week 10 Recap: Lions-Texans INTsurrection, Curtains for Jerry, Russ Magic, and the KC Supervillains
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The guys recap all of the NFL Week 10 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 10?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:13). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:19:55). Winners and Losers (11:43) The Oppenheimer Award (32:12) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (35:57) Fart or Shart (48:23) FEELING NICEY (57:05) Intrusive…
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Week 10 Recap: The Lions' Comeback Win Over the Texans, Chiefs Block the Broncos, and More
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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Lions-Texans (1:25) Broncos-Chiefs (16:53) Patriots-Bears (28:56) They then plant their flag on major hot-button issues that are shaping the season as we head down the stretch towards the playoffs (38:05). Finally,…
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Detroit’s Grit, Drake vs. Caleb, a Giannis Trade Idea, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss the Lions' comeback win vs. the Texans, the early AFC playoff picture, and the Chiefs sneaking by the Broncos to earn a 9-0 record (2:09). They have a Cowboys reassessment and discuss Commanders-Steelers, a rookie QB ranking, and Bears-Patriots (23:39). Then they talk about the latest "se…
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Week 10 Preview: Ravens Survive the Bengals in a ‘TNF’ Thriller, Lions Visit the Texans, and More
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Sheil and Steven start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Ravens' impressive win over the Bengals on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Diante into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 10 NFL slate, including Lions-Texans (21:21), 49ers-Bucs (37:01), and Steelers-Commanders…
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Week 10 Preview: Healthy Herbert, Caleb Questions, Christian McBACKffrey, and ATLiens
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The guys preview the Week 10 fantasy football slate with categories including this week’s (Munich) Game of the Year, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (1:00). Plus, emails (60:11)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit…
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Power Ranking the Best Trade Deadline Moves, and the One-Second Song Challenge
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POWER HOUR! Reactions to the splashiest NFL trade deadline moves, including Mike Williams to the Steelers, the Commanders going all in, the Cowboys getting fleeced, and much more (2:00). Along the way, the guys reach Fantasy Court verdicts and run through some emails (33:23). Later, Craig and DK compete in the one-second song challenge (45:17)! Rem…
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NFL Midseason Awards Show. Plus, Trade Deadline Reactions!
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To celebrate the passing of the NFL trade deadline, The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Nora Princiotti, and Diante Lee gather to offer immediate reactions to the biggest deals of the day and how they’ll ultimately impact the rest of the season (00:00). Then, the crew dishes out their midseason awards in seven categories (18:05). Hosts: Sheil …
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A Two-Week NBA Power Poll, Plus Drake Maye, Best Candy, and Half-Baked Ideas With Kevin Wildes
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons reveals his NBA power poll of all 30 teams through two weeks (2:11), before he is joined by FS1's Kevin Wildes to argue about Halloween candy, discuss Patrick Mahomes's MVP case, and talk about Drake Maye bliss for Patriots fans (53:43). Then they bring back an old favorite, another edition of Half-Baked Ideas (1:25:57). H…
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Dennis Allen Fired, Week 10 Waivers, and Booger Eaters Anonymous
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The guys react to the Saints firing head coach Dennis Allen and the Raiders cleaning house (except for Antonio Pierce) (3:29). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 10 (14:08). Plus, emails (39:32)! RB: Braelon Allen (Jets), Trey Benson (Cardinals), and Blake Corum (Rams) (14:08) WR: Xavier Legette (Panthers), Ray-Ray…
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Week 9 Recap: Saquon’s ReVurdle, Lions-Ravens Super Bowl (?), Mike GeSicko Mode, and Exploding Whales
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The guys recap all of the NFL Week 9 action by going through categories such as, “Who Won Week 9?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:16). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:08:04). Winners and Losers (9:29) The Oppenheimer Award (35:01) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (40:21) Fart or Shart (47:10) FEELING NICEY (50:41) Intrusive T…
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Week 9 Recap: Falcons Defeat the Cowboys, Ravens Dominate the Broncos, and More
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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Cowboys-Falcons (2:28) Broncos-Ravens (11:13) Jaguars-Eagles (22:27) Lions-Packers (32:22) Rams-Seahawks (38:17) Chargers-Browns (46:30) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players,…
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Dallas is Done, the Rams Are Lurking, a Two-Win Stinker Logjam, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Cousin Sal to discuss an interesting 'SNF' face-off between Joe Flacco and Sam Darnold, Patriots-Titans, the Saints' loss to the Panthers, and Cowboys-Falcons (1:29), before hitting Jaguars-Eagles, Packers-Lions, Rams-Seahawks, Cardinals-Bears, and the still mystifying NFC West (22:14). Next, they talk Charger…
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