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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

ByThe Ringer
646 episodes

Podcast Summary

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck help you through the 2025 fantasy football season with who to draft, who to avoid, and how to win a championship—or at least how to not get last place. We hit everything you need to win: Which old guys aren’t washed yet? Which coaches will ruin your life? Which players would be drafted higher if they had cooler names? Why do I keep doing this to myself every year?We post episodes every week throughout the spring and summer and even MORE during the NFL season with four shows a week: Sunday recaps, Monday waiver wire targets, Wednesday power rankings, and Friday weekly previews.

#1

The New Tight End Mount Rushmore, Kelce’s Comeback(?), Saquon's 'Madden' Cover, and Steph Curry Loves Benson Boone

The guys run through a handful of news items, including Saquon making the 'Madden' cover, Frank Ragnow’s retirement, the 49ers trading for Bryce Huff, and more. Next, they fight over the most interesting fantasy tight ends heading into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest to rank, the hipster pick, sleepers, and much more! Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (1:08) News (13:29) Hardest to rank (18:48) BONK! (29:38) The hipsters (38:26) Sleepers (46:14) The Ricky Bobby guys (54:52) Post-hype sleepers (01:11:40) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-06-031hr 42mins
#2

NFL News Dump: Captain Diggs, Olympic Flag Football, Tush Push NOT Banned, Rodgers on Rogan, and Ripped Marvin Harrison Jr.

The guys recap a handful of offseason story lines around the league, including the Stefon Diggs boat situation, Brock Purdy’s massive extension, the tush push living to fight another day, the 2025 NFL schedule, and so much more. Later, emails and Heifetz’s Europe trip recap! (0:00) Intro (1:43) Stefon Diggs (6:20) Brock Purdy’s extension (10:04) The tush push lives! (23:27) Olympic flag football (30:32) NFL schedule takeaways (33:30) Aaron Rodgers on Joe Rogan (41:08) Did Caleb Williams want to play for the Vikings? (48:47) Colts owner Jim Irsay (01:14:56) Emails! (01:23:07) Heifetz’s Europe trip recap Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-05-301hr 40mins
#3

2025 QB Arguments, Mahomes Off Mount Rushmore, Caleb Curiosity, and a Our Friend Gerg

The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy quarterbacks heading into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest to rank, the hipster pick, sleepers, and much more! Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (01:41) The top-4 QBs (06:24) Hardest to rank (17:06) BONK! (22:13) The hipster (28:18) Sleepers (35:08) Post-hype sleepers (40:38) Teammates we aren’t sure how to rank (46:33) The Ricky Bobby guys (49:46) Flaccid picks (57:11) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-05-191hr 34mins
#4

Pickens to Dallas, Derek Carr Retires, and Investigating All 32 NHL Team Names

The guys recap the biggest offseason news stories so far, including the Dallas Cowboys trading for George Pickens, Derek Carr’s shocking retirement, and more. Later, they go team by team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NHL. (0:00) Intro (1:30) George Pickens to the Cowboys (12:18) Derek Carr’s surprising retirement announcement (21:17) What’s going on with Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson? (29:22) Mason Taylor picks no. 46 (35:09) NHL team names Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-05-131hr 38mins
#5

Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Who Is a First-Rounder in 2025?

Fresh off the release of The Ringer’s 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings, the guys reveal their top 20 and discuss some of their most notable takeaways after ranking the top 200 players ahead of next season. Along the way, they catch up on a handful of news stories around the league. Plus, emails! (0:00) Top 200 Fantasy Rankings (1:53) Tier 1 (7:48) Tier 2 (18:58) Tier 3 (32:46) On-the-fence first-rounders (53:06) NFL news roundup (01:03:55) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-05-061hr 25mins
#6

Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2025 Rookies, Brandon Beane’s Rant, and RIP Nate Dogg

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is SO back! And on today's episode, Heifetz, DK, and Craig talk about the best fantasy landing spots for this year's draft class. Plus, Brandon Beane's radio rant and the latest developments with Bill Belichick's girlfriend, emails, and the guys pour one out for Nate Dogg. CHAPTERS: We're SO back (00:00) The Shedeur Sanders prank call (02:26) Brandon Beane's rant (04:50) Ranking rookies dynasty-style (07:12) Bill Belichick's girlfriend (01:12:20) Emails (01:16:32) RIP Nate Dogg (01:26:41) Email us [email protected]! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly Producers: Kai Grady and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-301hr 31mins
#7

2025 NFL Draft Superlatives: Biggest Swings, Heat Checks, and TeSlaa Stock

The guys are back to recap the entire 2025 NFL draft by giving out superlatives using DK’s draft grades. They talk about who had the most humiliating weekend, who made the biggest swings, who played it safe, and more! (00:00) Intro(04:48) 2025 NFL Draft Superlatives(06:10) Most Humiliating Weekend(10:29) Unexpected Redemption Arc(30:02) Swinging for the Fences(47:08) Getting on Base(52:57) Arrested Development Bland Award(59:37) Overcompensation Contenders(01:05:04) Other Drafts We Loved(01:16:16) Drafts We Didn't Like(01:18:44) Random Factoids(01:23:33) Two Guys Drafted and a Lie (01:28:03) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!⁠ Email us! ⁠[email protected]⁠The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: ⁠Danny Heifetz⁠, ⁠Danny Kelly⁠, and ⁠Craig Horlbeck⁠Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-281hr 37mins
#8

Shedeur Free Fall, Saints Pluck Shough, the All-In Bears, and Chad Powers on Talk Tuah

The guys are back to break down their most significant takeaways from Day 2 of the NFL draft including Shedeur Sanders's shocking slide past Round 3. Next, they discuss the remainder of the big storylines from Rounds 2-3 by doing a draft of their own. (0:00) Intro (1:26) Shedeur’s shocking slide (21:38) The Seahawks draft full of pure ATHLETES (26:23) The Bears are swinging for dingers (30:45) Tyler Shough to the Saints (37:25) The Pats got Drake Maye some much-needed help (40:24) Quinshon Judkins over TreVeyon Henderson? (42:21) The Texans WR room is packed (48:46) The Packers WR room is also packed (53:52) The Cowboys are having a quietly perfect draft (56:30) The Broncos get Bucky Irving 2.0 (58:55) Raiders stock just keeps going up Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-261hr 20mins

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#9

Round 1 Reactions: Jaxson Dart or Shart, Shedeur in Shambles, Jags Trade Up for Travis Hunter, and the Eagles Did It Again

The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2025 NFL draft! They break down the Giants' (Jaxson) Dart throw, the Jags trading a haul for Travis Hunter, Pete Carroll and Jim Harbaugh’s shared obsession with running the ball, and much more. Later they run through a handful of rapid-fire winners and losers from day one. Plus, emails! (00:00) Giants trade up for Jaxson Dart (16:10) Jags give up a haul for Travis Hunter (24:22) Pete Carroll gets his guy Ashton Jeanty (32:21) Colston Loveland vs. Tyler Warren (01:03:38) Favorite picks from Round 1 (01:07:08) Rapid-fire winners and losers (01:19:48) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady, Troy Farkas, and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-251hr 30mins
#10

Craig’s Mock Draft 1.0 (With Trades and Insider Info)

In the last episode before the 2025 NFL draft, Craig reveals his FIRST-ever mock draft as DK and Heifetz compare notes along the way!(0:00) Intro(2:05) Craig’s first mock draft!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-231hr 10mins
#11

Live From Chicago: Caleb Temp Check, D*ckhead Mock Draft, and Fred Durst

The guys talk all things NFL draft in front of a sold-out crowd in Chicago! They open by discussing what feels like a lack of buzzy rumors ahead of Round 1. Next, they run through the dickhead mock draft, where they make predictions based on both their head and their heart. Later, they close with a special (in-person) edition of emails!(0:00) Intro(1:34) The lack of notable draft rumors ahead of Round 1(4:52) The dickhead mock draft(43:05) In-person emails!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-231hr 24mins
#12

The 2025 NFL Draft Take Purge

Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL draft–related takes, including things you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended.Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-211hr 11mins
#13

Ashton Jeanty’s Ceiling, Cam Skattebo’s Legend, and the Case for and Against the Top RBs in the NFL Draft

The guys take a look at every running back in the 2025 NFL draft. DK and Heifetz make the arguments for and against each player, but the twist is that they don’t know which side they’re arguing until Craig flips a coin! Later, emails!(0:00) Intro(4:58) Ashton Jeanty, Boise State(16:56) Omarion Hampton, North Carolina(22:50) TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State(29:29) Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State(37:25) Kaleb Johnson, Iowa(46:48) Dylan Sampson, Tennessee(54:53) Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech(01:00:38) Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State(01:11:02) Emails!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-171hr 32mins
#14

The Case for and Against the Best WRs and TEs in the NFL Draft

The guys take a look at every pass catcher in the 2025 NFL draft. DK and Heifetz make the arguments for and against each player, but the twist is that they don’t know which side they’re arguing until Craig flips a coin! They also discuss the Derek Carr injury and how that could affect the draft. Later, they talk about the Masters and get to some emails!(00:00) Intro(02:16) Derek Carr's injury(09:41) Travis Hunter(21:04) Tetairoa McMillan(26:48) Tyler Warren(33:54) Emeka Egbuka(39:09) Colston Loveland(46:39) Matthew Golden(52:45) Luther Burden III(58:51) Jaylin Noel(01:01:25) Jayden Higgins(01:05:44) Elic Ayomanor(01:08:43) Mason Taylor(01:13:53) Jack Bech(01:17:54) Harold Fannin Jr.(01:24:02) Masters(01:30:58) Emails!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-151hr 43mins
#15

QB Coin Flips: The Case For and Against Every QB in the Draft

Panda watch! The guys take a look at every quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft. DK and Heifetz make the arguments for and against each player, but the twist is that they don’t know which side they’re arguing until Craig flips a coin!(00:00) Intro(04:52) Cam Ward(11:53) Shedeur Sanders(28:43) Jaxson Dart(36:05) Tyler Shough(44:07) Jalen Milroe(50:58) Best of the Rest(01:05:00) Emails!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-101hr 22mins
#16

Draft Needs for Every AFC Team (Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon). Plus, Two IPAs and a Lie.

The guys take a look at draft needs for every AFC team! They take some inspiration from the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game and discuss how far each team is from the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus, emails!(00:00) Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: AFC Edition(3:20) One Degree: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens(21:20) Two Degrees: Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos(34:00) Three Degrees: Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers(45:19) Four Degrees: New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars(54:43) Five or More Degrees: New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns(01:08:52) Emails!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-081hr 29mins
#17

Draft Needs for Every NFC Team (Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon)

The guys take a look at draft needs for every NFC team! They take some inspiration from the “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” game and discuss how far each team is from the Eagles. Plus, emails!One Degree Away: Lions, RamsTwo Degrees Away: Vikings, 49ersThree Degrees Away: Commanders, Packers, Seahawks, Cardinals, Bears, BuccaneersFour Degrees Away: Falcons, CowboysFive (or more) Degrees Away: Saints, Panthers, GiantsCHAPTERS:Intro (00:00)Six Degrees of the Philadelphia Eagles (03:22)One Degree (07:28)Two Degrees (16:42)Three Degrees (27:14)Four Degrees (01:02:05)Five or More Degrees (01:07:31)Emails (01:21:48)Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-04-031hr 33mins
#18

Mega Mailbag: Tush Push Ban, Best Draft Fits, Purdy in Pittsburgh, and Torpedo Bats

The guys start by reacting to the news that the tush push might be banned and why it would be a soft rule change (1:19). Next, they open up the mailbag to answer the most burning draft-related (and non-draft-related) listener questions on everything from the most intriguing team and player fit to why the Cowboys should entertain trading Dak Prescott (13:52).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-311hr 13mins
#19

Russ to NYG, Diggs to the Pats, the Most Divisive Players in the Draft, and Barney’s Cousin Mitch

The guys react to the Giants signing Russell Wilson, check in on the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes, and break down the impact of Stefon Diggs to the Patriots (1:52). Next, they discuss the most divisive players in this year’s draft, including Tet McMillan, Shemar Stewart, Will Campbell, and more (26:21). Later, Craig met Seth Rogen—plus emails (01:03:40)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-271hr 22mins
#20

The Coolest Players in the Draft, Jameis to the Giants, and Magoon Gwath Enters the Portal

The guys go through the coolest guys in the draft! They talk about the blue-chip guys, DK’s favorite edge rushers and defensive linemen, sleepers, and more! They also talk about Jameis Winston signing with the Giants and how the top of the draft looks like it could go right now. Later, they read some emails and talk about Craig’s heartbreak over Magoon Gwath entering the transfer portal.DK’s favorite guys:- Blue-chippers: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, and Tetairoa McMillan- Gonna be household names: Tyler Warren, TreVeyon Henderson, and Omarion Hampton- Tweeners (edge rushers): Jalon Walker, Jihaad Campbell, and Josaiah Stewart- War daddies (defensive lineman): Alfred Collins and Kenneth Grant- Sleepers: Elic Ayomanor and RJ Harvey- Irrational love: Isaiah Bond and Tez JohnsonCHAPTERS:Intro (00:00)Jameis to the Giants (03:20)Shedeur to the Browns? (16:58)Blue-chippers (24:47)Gonna be household names (29:58)Tweeners (45:05)War daddies (53:35)Sleepers (56:34)Irrational love (01:01:30)Emails (01:11:35)Magoon Gwath (01:31:37)Check out our 2025 NFL Draft Guide.Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-251hr 43mins
#21

Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams: Raiders Up, Chiefs Down, Broncos Up, and Space Is Big

LIVE SHOW in Chicago on April 22: Click below for tickets!The guys run a vibes check for every team. They talk about teams with good offseason vibes, bad offseason vibes, teams trending up, teams trending down, and which team has won the offseason so far. They also quickly go through some pro day news, then check on Craig after SDSU’s loss in the play-in game and contemplate the vastness of the universe.CHAPTERS:• Intro (00:00)• Offseason Vibe Check (03:23)• Pro Day Check in (01:11:49)• Thank you Lorne (01:18:06)Get live show tickets here.Join The Ringer NFL Draft Show Bracket Challenge here. (Password: CLOYCEBOX)Check out our 2025 NFL Draft Guide.Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-191hr 21mins
#22

Chase-Higgins $$$, Kupp to Seattle, Offseason Winners, and March Madness With Tate Frazier

The guys react to the remaining NFL free agency moves as the turbulent deal-making period comes to a close, including the Bengals locking down Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Cooper Kupp to Seattle, Derek Stingley Jr.’s historic contract, and more (9:28). Along the way, they run a vibes check across the league to decide which teams made their fan bases the happiest (45:26). Later, The Ringer’s resident college basketball expert, Tate Frazier, joins them to talk all things March Madness, including the matchup between his Tar Heels and Craig’s Aztecs, the biggest storylines this season, the SEC’s recent dominance in the sport, and much more (52:58).Visit theringer.com/events for more information on our upcoming Chicago live show!Click here to join The Ringer NFL Draft Show Bracket Challenge! (Password: CLOYCEBOX)Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckGuest: Tate FrazierProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-181hr 31mins
#23

Free Agency Part 2: Rodgers Blue Balls, Danny Dimes to Indy, Depleted 49ers, Najee to LAC, and Lying to Children

Before getting into the latest NFL free agency moves, the guys air their grievances with Aaron Rodgers. Then, they discuss the Colts signing Daniel Jones, the Chargers landing Najee Harris, a mass exodus from San Francisco, Joey Bosa to Buffalo, rumors of Russell Wilson to Cleveland, and some confusing moves from the Jaguars. Plus, they throw out some potential landing spots for Cooper Kupp before answering emails about the biggest lies listeners tell their kids.CHAPTERS:• Aaron Rodgers is teasing us (00:00)• Daniel Jones to Indy (02:36)• Sad Fantasy Corner (13:13)• Bills sign Joey Bosa (31:18)• Cooper Kupp landing spots (50:00)• Emails (01:02:08) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck and Danny KellyProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-131hr 30mins

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#24

NFL Free Agency Chaos, Seahawks Blow It Up, and Steelers Go All In

The guys react to the biggest free agency deals across the league, including the Seahawks moving on from Geno Smith for Sam Darnold, the Steelers doubling down with DK Metcalf, Davante Adams’s new home, the Browns locking down Myles Garrett, and so much more (1:56). Later, emails (01:17:05)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Troy FarkasProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-111hr 22mins
#25

Saquon’s Payday, Mock Tub Time Machine, and Reading to Your Kids

The guys first react to Saquon Barkley’s record-breaking contract extension with the Eagles and discuss where he stands amongst the best free-agent signings of all time (3:06). Next, they hop in the Mock Tub Time Machine and come to you from the future with the 2025 NFL draft results! They take a look at DK’s updated mock draft and discuss where standout guys like Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Shedeur Sanders, and more ended up (16:16).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Troy FarkasProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-051hr 11mins
#26

Tee Higgins Tagged, Craig Went to the Oscars, Combine Winners and Losers, and Stafford Broke Heifetz

The guys catch up on some news around the NFL, including the Bengals franchise-tagging Tee Higgins, Matthew Stafford re-signing with the Rams, and the Commanders trading for Deebo Samuel (1:56). Next, inspired by the Oscars, the guys hand out awards based on the events of this year’s NFL scouting combine, including Most Athletic Offensive Player, Fastest Kid Alive, the Length Isn’t Everything award, the Small Hands award, and more (16:27). Later, Craig recaps his night at the Academy Awards (01:02:43).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Troy FarkasProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-03-041hr 20mins
#27

Stafford Trade Heating Up, NFL Media Starbucks Fights, Abdul Carter Hurt, and St. Elmo Saddam

From radio row at the NFL combine, The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny Kelly begin by talking about the biggest story of the day: the Starbucks confrontation between reporters Ian Rapoport and Jordan Schultz that took the sports media world by storm. Then, the guys fantasize about potential trade destinations for Matthew Stafford before discussing this year’s draft class, including Abdul Carter’s foot injury and the guys’ opinions on whether Travis Hunter will successfully be able to play wide receiver and cornerback. The guys also recap their time at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, where they had an unexpected run-in with Saddam Hussein.CHAPTERS: Greetings from Indy (00:00) Starbucks fight (01:36) Matt Stafford trade talk (11:24) Abdul Carter’s injury (22:20) Travis Hunter’s two-way prospects (31:06) DK’s NFL Draft Guide (39:49) Chiefs franchise tag Trey Smith (53:32) St. Elmo Steak House recap (01:05:30) For The Ringer's complete guide to the 2025 draft, click here.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Craig Horlbeck, and Danny KellyProducer: Troy FarkasAdditional Production Support: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, Jake Loskutoff, and Nikola Stanjevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-281hr 22mins
#28

Combine Coach-Speak Translator, NFLPA Team Grades, and Doogie Howser

The guys are live from the 2025 NFL scouting combine to translate what the coaches and general managers really meant in their press conferences (1:33). Later, they talk about the NFLPA survey results (59:04), and emails (1:07:06)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Carlos Chiriboga and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-271hr 19mins
#29

NFL Combine Preview: Shedeur Vs. Ward, Jeanty Landing Spots, and Phone-Down Moments

The guys preview the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine! They talk about the players they’re most looking forward to seeing, potential must-watch moments, and Cam Ward vs. Shedeur Sanders (2:45). Later, emails (54:58)! Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-241hr 19mins
#30

Offseason Mega-Mailbag

The guys open up the mailbag to answer the most burning fantasy, draft-related, and non-football-related listener questions on everything from the art of late-round drafting to whether the Packers need a no. 1 wide receiver to the origin of the Chipwich (2:10).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-191hr 18mins
#31

Way-Too-Early 2025 Fantasy Rankings, and Zendaya is Meechi

The guys reveal their blind, way-too-early fantasy rankings, and sort out their top 10 heading into the offseason (1:01).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckGuest: Chris RyanSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-171hr 3mins
#32

Eagles SB Vibes With Chris Ryan, Saints Hire Kellen Moore, and Jets Move on From Aaron Rodgers

The guys are joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to break down the Eagles’ Super Bowl blowout win over Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs (1:00). Later, they react to major news around the league, including Kellen Moore leaving the Super Bowl champs for the Saints’ head coaching job, the Jets breaking up with Aaron Rodgers, Deebo’s trade request, and much more (33:10).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckGuest: Chris RyanSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-121hr 25mins
#33

Super Bowl Recap, Worst Commercials, DK's Raw Dog Flight, and Tales From New Orleans

The guys recap Super Bowl LIX! They talk about the dominance of the Eagles, what this means for the Chiefs, Brady’s announcing, the commercials, the halftime show, and much more (2:32). Later, DK recaps his experience raw-dogging a four-hour flight (1:13:58)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-101hr 39mins
#34

The Players Nobody Is Talking About for Super Bowl LIX

The guys are live from the FanDuel stage on Radio Row in New Orleans to preview Super Bowl LIX. They talk about the underdiscussed players in the game, including Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, Mike Caliendo, and even Travis Kelce (2:47).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-061hr 15mins
#35

Super Bowl Mega-Prop Bets, Luka in L.A. (and Kupp Out), Plus Aldi Vs. Trader Joe’s

The guys start by discussing potential Myles Garrett and Cooper Kupp trades, Chip Kelly in Las Vegas, and, of course, the Luka Doncic trade (3:17). Then, they dive into Super Bowl LIX by talking about some of their favorite prop bets for the game (30:44). Later, emails (1:30:15)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-051hr 40mins
#36

Super Bowl Preview: 10 Things You Need to Know. Plus, DK’s Secret Garden.

The guys preview Super Bowl LIX by power ranking a handful of stats that could dictate the outcome of the game, including the Chiefs trying harder in the playoffs, Vic Fangio’s winless record against a certain someone, Saquon closing in on the single-season rushing record, Jalen Carter’s utter dominance, and more (2:12). Later, emails (57:14)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-02-031hr 18mins
#37

Top 2025 NFL Draft Player Comps. Plus, Heifetz Hates Girl Scouts.

The guys highlight some of the most interesting prospects on DK’s top-32 big board, their favorite pro comps, traits, upsides vs. downsides, and much more from The Ringer’s NFL Draft Guide (2:10). Later, emails (63:12)!Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-301hr 27mins
#38

Which NFL Teams Need a QB? Plus, Pete Carroll to Vegas and the Endless Jerry Jones Saga.

The guys briefly check in on the latest coaching news around the league, including the Cowboys' new HC, Pete Carroll’s return, Liam Coen’s switcheroo, and more (1:43). Next, they run through all 32 teams to determine which ones are the most in need of a quarterback, diving into what the Vikings should do with Sam Darnold, Anthony Richardson’s shaky status as a starter, Shedeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward, and much more (19:25). Later, they guess whether someone is a character from ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’ or a Coachella act (1:17:53).Check out our 2025 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-291hr 31mins
#39

Championship Recap: Mahomes Drops Josh Allen Part 4, More Saquon Magic, and Craig Was on ‘SNL’

The guys recap all things conference championship weekend, including a potential Chiefs three-peat, Dalton Kincaid’s crushing drop, why the Eagles have the perfect roster construction, Frankie Luvu’s “palpably unfair act,” and much more (5:18). Along the way, they briefly look ahead at the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch (50:50). Later, Craig talks about his first time going to ‘SNL’ and seeing Timothée Chalamet in person (59:04).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-271hr 13mins
#40

Latest Coaching News, Championship Weekend Preview, and Draft Jingle Bombshell

The guys react to the Jets hiring Aaron Glenn as their next head coach, the Jaguars finally moving on from general manager Trent Baalke, and more NFL front office changes (1:10). Next, they preview the two conference championship games, discussing the history of Josh Allen vs. Patrick Mahomes, an update on the middle-seat bet, the team of destiny, and much more (27:23). Later, emails (65:30)!Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-231hr 23mins
#41

Bears Hire Ben Johnson and DK’s Top Players of the 2025 Draft

Welcome back to ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show’! Every week on this feed, Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck will break down everything you need to know for the 2025 NFL draft. Today, the guys react to the Chicago Bears winning the Ben Johnson sweepstakes, discuss how he fits as the team’s next head coach, and take a look at the rest of the league’s head coaching vacancies (2:55). Along the way, they recap Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national championship (27:09). Next, they construct a positional syllabus for this year’s draft class to highlight the deepest positions, standout prospects, and under-the-radar guys (34:11). Later, emails (76:03)!Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-221hr 28mins
#42

Divisional-Round Recap: Mark Andrews Drops, Mahomes Flops, Jayden Tames Lions, and Mann’s Snatch

The guys recap all things divisional round, including a Mark Andrews disaster class, the Vibes Game of the Year, snowy football, the ongoing Chiefs villain antics, and much more (1:14).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-201hr 34mins
#43

Divisional Preview: Josh vs. Lamar, Detroit’s Destiny, Playoff Mahomes, and Splitting the G

The guys preview the four playoff games for the NFL's upcoming divisional round, including picking games against the spread, the REAL game of the year (Part 1), the Good Vibes Bowl in Detroit, and much more (2:22).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-171hr 23mins
#44

The 2024 Fantasy Rewatchables: MVP, Worst Pick, Biggest Leap, and Hottest Take

The guys recap the 2024 fantasy football season in the format of the popular Ringer movie podcast ‘The Rewatchables.’ They award What’s Aged the Best, Casting What-Ifs, Best That Guy, Apex Mountain, Picking Nits, Fantasy MVP, and much more (4:00).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-152hr 13mins
#45

Rams Dominate, Darnold Collapses, and Cowboys and Mike McCarthy Part Ways

The guys recap the Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff game before discussing what it means for Sam Darnold’s future (1:32). Next, they unpack what happened between Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, whether Dallas is a desirable opening for head coaches, and the Deion Sanders of it all (24:56).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-1438mins
#46

Wild-Card Recap: Horrible Herbert, Lamar MV3, Josh & James COOK, and Abe Lincoln Stands Alone

The guys recap all things wild-card weekend, including a game-winning doink, the Packers-Eagles letdown, the dominant Bills, Herbert’s meltdown, and much more (2:25). Later, they react to Mike Vrabel becoming the next head coach for the New England Patriots, how he’ll impact Drake Maye, and what his hiring means for the team’s future (01:16:24).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-131hr 37mins
#47

Wild Card Preview: Darnold Doubt, Lamar vs. Russ, Evans-Lattimore Part 4, and DK’s Mob Boss Sister

The guys preview the six playoff games from the upcoming wild-card weekend, including picking games against the spread (with a twist), Rams-Vikings … in Phoenix, Mike Evans vs. Marshon Lattimore, and much more (4:04).Click here to help those affected by the ongoing Los Angeles fires.Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-101hr 30mins
#48

Head Coach Firing Frenzy, and DK’s 2025 Mock Draft 1.0

It’s Black Monday, and the guys discuss the coaches that got fired and the ones that didn’t. They talk about which job opening is the best, which is the worst, and which coach that kept their job is the most surprising (2:56). Later, they go through DK’s first mock draft. They talk Shedeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward, what position Travis Hunter will play, and more (49:49)!Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-071hr 29mins
#49

Week 18 Recap: Pats Fire Jerod Mayo, Sam Darnold Sees Ghosts, DangeRussly Bad Steelers, and Early Playoff Reactions

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 18 action by going through categories such as “Intrusive Thoughts,” “Play of the Day,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (2:17). Along the way, they react to the finalized playoff matchups and the 2025 draft order (10:36). Object Permanence All-Stars (48:52) Thanks-For-Nothing Guys (50:46) Intrusive Thoughts (55:27) Play of the Day (59:03) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (65:06) Arthur Smith Award (67:47) Worst Ref Moment (69:05) The Lucille Bluth Award (74:08) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025-01-061hr 32mins
#50

Our 2024 Memento Tattoos: The Fantasy Football Lessons We Can’t Forget

We inevitably forget the lessons we vowed to always remember by the time the next draft season comes around, so today the guys discuss the lessons from the 2024 season to tattoo on their bodies, like Guy Pearce in the movie ‘Memento’ (1:10). Later, Fantasy Court (1:14:56) and emails (1:24:31).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! [email protected] Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-12-311hr 49mins

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