The Ringer NFL Draft Show
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Brandon Aiyuk's IG Crashout, Russ Retires, Mahomes Makes $500M, Jameson's New House, and Heifetz's Fireball Gimp Suit
NFL News Roundup: Myles Garrett Rams Trade, Brendan Sorsby Saga, Heifetz Knicks Honeymoon, and a No Doubt Defense
The 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 2. Plus, Get Yourself a Cobbler, and Heifetz Experiences New Music.
The 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 1. Plus, a Request to the Seven and Craig's Close Encounter With Spielberg.
EMERGENCY POD: AJ Brown Traded to the Patriots
Giants Week From Hell, Players Most Likely to Break Records in '26, and the 1897 Cleveland Spiders
The NFL Schedule Draft, A.K.A. the "Don't Get Divorced" Draft. Plus, Heifetz's Wedding Recap.
A Wild Summer Mailbag
The Listener Take Purge
Our Early 20 Top Rankings for 2026, and Jordan Ritter Conn on Fantasy Football and American Men
Best Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots + Our 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rankings
Draft Draft: Drafting All 32 Teams' Draft Classes, Aaron Rodgers Tendered (?!), and Is Tartar Sauce Just Fancy Mayo?
NFL Draft Full Recap: Winners and Losers, Best Picks and Icks, Steelers Embarrassment, and Heifetz's Worst Mispronunciation Yet
NFL Draft Day 2: Nightmare WR Landing Spots, Steelers and Cardinals Take QBs, A Sean McVay Update, and RFK Jr's Awake Apnea
Round 1 Reactions: Rams Reach for Ty Simpson?! Cardinals Fall in Love, Giants Steal Arvell Reese, Worst Picks, WR Rankings, and Punching Friends in the Taint
Craig's 2026 Insider Mock Draft 1.0, Heifetz Already Misses Dexter Lawrence, and the First 10 Minutes of 'Dune: Part Three'
The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge
Draft Mailbag! Love Vs. Tate, Carson Beck Hate, How Many DKs Can Block Myles Garrett, the Best Feeling in Sports, and Craig's Vegas Check-in
Draft Needs for All 32 Teams, the NFL’s Plan for 18 Games, DOJ Case Explained, and Tom Harmon Is Missing Again
The Case For and Against Every QB in the Draft, and Did We Actually GO to the Moon?
Top-10 WR Prospect Player Comps, Kirk Cousins is a Raider, and Ping Bodie Won a Spaghetti Eating Contest Against an Ostrich
Player Comps for the Best RBs in the Draft, the Jalen Hurts ESPN Story, the Annual NFL Coaches Photo, and ABS vs. Waymo
The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight the few names worth caring about, and lean into the weird uncertainty that defines draft season. (00:00) Intro (02:01) Jalen Hurts (15:45) Jermod McCoy (17:45) 50 Shades of Player Comps: Running back edition (01:01:06) The coaches photo (01:08:13) Kyle Shanahan (01:18:22) Is baseball better with ABS? (01:30:40) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ranking Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams, Fantasy Baseball Is Back, and Who Invented Raising the Roof?
The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They also get into quarterback development takes, free agency philosophy, and the kind of March overthinking that defines draft season. (00:00) Intro (02:36) The NFL might have replacement referees again (12:08) Trivia question (15:37) 2026 NFL Offseason Vibes Draft (01:28:22) Fantasy baseball (01:34:41) Emails (01:39:31) 'Harry Potter' reactions Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coolest Players in the 2026 Draft, an Eagles–A.J. Brown Theory, Zachariah Branch Thirst Trap, and Seaman the Dog
The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s time for the Cool Guy Draft. The Dannys run through the most electric prospects, including a do-it-all superstar back and beyond. (00:00) Intro (01:16) NFL season kicks off (04:59) The coolest players in the draft (05:37) RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame (13:02) RB Jonah Coleman, Washington (16:45) WR Zachariah Branch, Georgia/USC (23:15) WR Germie Bernard, Alabama (28:56) WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M (32:24) OG Vega Ioane, Penn State (34:58) OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama (37:16) Edge Gabe Jacas, Illinois (40:27) LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, Ohio State (42:20) LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (45:24) Cornerback Corner (56:52) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Vote for Tyler Taniguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Riskiest First-Round Draft Prospects, Ty Simpson Media Hype, Logan Paul Sacked Jalen Hurts in Flag Football, and Candle Scent or Celeb Baby Name
The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft overthinking season, and why teams keep talking themselves into chaos every March. (00:00) Intro (01:04) Jaxson Smith-Njigba Contract Extension (10:29) Is Ty Simpson Actually QB1?!?! (14:34) QB Ty Simpson (23:48) WR Jordyn Tyson (30:40) TE Kenyon Sadiq (39:02) OT Spencer Fano (43:50) OT Monroe Freeling (47:13) DE Rueben Bain Jr. (54:00) DE Akheem Mesidor (57:55) DE/LB Arvell Reese (01:04:15) Other Injury Risks (01:06:30) March Madness (01:16:40) Flag Football (01:28:26) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Vote for Tyler Tanaguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mock Draft Oscars, All 32 First-Round Picks, and Heifetz's Birthday Revelations
The Dannys run the Mock Draft Oscars, alternating all 32 first-round picks while arguing through Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and the toughest calls at the top of the board. It’s draft philosophy, chaos, and full March football-brain energy. (00:00) Intro (02:09) Mock Draft Oscars (03:57) Picks 1-8 (25:06) Picks 9-16 (49:01) Picks 17-24 (01:07:02) Picks 25-32 (01:27:57) Emails (01:31:06) Happy birthday, Heifetz! Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Vote for Tyler Tanaguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4 Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle, NFL Free Agency Hangover, Craig's Oscars Recap, and a March Madness Preview With Tate Frazier
The guys react to the Broncos landing Jaylen Waddle, work through the NFL free agency hangover, and get Craig’s Oscars recap before closing with a special interview with Tate Frazier to preview March Madness. (00:00) Intro (03:39) BRONCOS TRADE FOR JAYLEN WADDLE (04:47) Denver Broncos (13:25) Miami Dolphins (25:18) 49ERS SIGN CHRISTIAN KIRK (29:28) Kansas City Chiefs (34:19) Seattle Seahawks (42:22) Minnesota Vikings (49:22) Baltimore Ravens (56:09) Las Vegas Raiders (01:01:28) Los Angeles Rams (01:09:32) Carolina Panthers (01:12:22) New Orleans Saints (01:18:50) Emails (01:29:20) Craig at the Oscars (01:50:30) Interview with Tate Frazier Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Vote for Tyler Tanaguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4 Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maxx Crosby Trade Debacle, Geno's a Jet (Again), Viking Kyler, Bam Drops 83, Italy Beats Team USA at Baseball, and Pokémon or Coachella Band
The guys react to one of the strangest NFL offseason twists in recent memory, breaking down the Ravens backing out of a blockbuster trade, what it means for the Raiders, and why the fallout could reshape both teams’ plans. They also hit quarterback rumors, free-agency leverage plays, and the kind of NFL chaos that only happens once the tampering window opens. (00:00) Intro (02:37) Maxx Crosby Trade (29:45) Other News (01:08:38) Italy Beats USA at Baseball (01:18:04) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4 Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Free Agency, Day 1: Malik to Miami, Ravens and Bills Go All In, Chiefs Sign Ken Walker, Alec Pierce's Payday, Pittman to Pittsburgh, and Skip Bayless on Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Debut
The guys break down the opening wave of NFL free agency, from the Dolphins’ quarterback reset to the Ravens going all in with a blockbuster pass-rush move, and the Raiders spending big to build around their future. They also hit the biggest overpays, surprise fits, and why several contenders are suddenly acting like their window is right now. (00:00) Intro (02:00) Free Agency (01:08:42) Other News (01:19:42) Email Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Big Rams-Chiefs Trade, Daniel Jones Tagged, Kyler Landing Spots, DK's Mock Draft 3.0, and Dick Grapes
The guys break down a blockbuster trade that sends an All-Pro corner to the Rams and what it means for both teams’ roster strategies. They also discuss the Colts’ unusual transition tag decision on Daniel Jones, debate the upcoming free agency market, and examine why a Super Bowl MVP running back could still leave his team. (00:00) Intro (01:18) News (48:24) DK's Mock Draft 3.0 (01:19:32) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Combine Winners and Losers, Lions Trade Montgomery, Tales From Indy, and Pie for Breakfast
The guys recap a ridiculous NFL combine, from record-breaking 40 times and absurd vertical jumps to the prospects who may have changed their draft stock the most. They break down remarkable athletes, tight end chaos, Ohio State's dominance, and why this year’s speed explosion has everyone rethinking what matters in draft season. (00:00) Intro (01:22) News (16:05) NFL combine winners and losers (01:26:48) Tales from Indy Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench
The guys are joined by Todd McShay and Steve Muench to break down how teams really build their draft boards, what traits actually matter, and why arm measurements always take over combine week. They also dive into quarterback evaluations and the gap between mock drafts and what front offices are truly thinking.(00:00) Intro(01:57) Special segment with Todd McShay and Steve Muench(09:51) Arm measurements(30:19) Todd Todd Todd Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks
The guys are live in Indianapolis breaking down combine chaos, from arm-length discourse to big-board debates to a wild QB trade market headlined by Anthony Richardson rumors. They also dig into draft strategies for the top five picks, why outliers make scouts nervous, and whether production should outweigh measurables this early in the draft process. (00:00) Intro (01:02) News (16:36) Measurements (37:16) NFLPA survey (54:38) Craig’s top five receivers in the draft (01:13:12) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hottest NFL Combine Story Lines From Indy: Is Malik Willis Worth $30M? Plus, Tua vs. Kyler, A.J. Brown's Future, Coach/GM Interviews, and Nick's 30-Foot Cuddy
The guys react to the chaos coming out of combine press conferences, decoding front-office speak, quarterback rumors, and which teams might be headed for major shake-ups this offseason. They also discuss risky QB gambles, hopeless franchise rankings, and the league’s latest drama—plus a deep dive into security-guy lore and why combine week always gets weird. (00:00) Intro (03:09) Trades and cuts (01:04:23) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Combine Preview: QB2 Race, Arm Length Matters, and There Is a Candy Hall of Fame
The guys kick off their NFL Draft Show era with a combine preview, breaking down a weird QB class, arm length discourse, and the chaos behind draft boards this year. It’s peak draft-season energy with jargon, hypotheticals, and all the weirdness that comes with the NFL scouting cycle. (00:00) Intro (02:27) Combine preview (41:22) Defensive end-uendo (52:04) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Free Agency Preview, Tyreek Cut, Derek Carr's Comeback, the Shai–Paul George Trade, and Fixing Car Horns
The guys break down a chaotic NFL news cycle, from the Dolphins’ full rebuild to the Tyreek Hill fallout to the Seahawks’ tricky Kenneth Walker III decision after his Super Bowl MVP run. They also unpack franchise-tag drama, free agency chaos, and what contenders sacrifice after winning it all. (00:00) Intro (02:02) News (57:59) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Way Too Early Top 12 Fantasy Rankings, Mom Sports Takes, and Why Do We Smell Rain
The guys reveal their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating how deep the first round really is and which roster-building strategies will define next season’s drafts. They also get into risk vs. ceiling, regression talk, and the biggest questions shaping early fantasy draft boards. (00:00) Intro (01:39) Way Too Early Rankings (54:37) Sleeping When It's Raining (01:00:26) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Lessons From the 2025 Fantasy Season, Olympic Crotchmaxxing, and Clavicular Part 2
The guys hand out their 'Memento' tattoo lessons from the season, debating the fantasy rules they refuse to forget—from trusting elite offenses to identifying the real kingmakers. They also argue about rushing QBs, late-round strategy, coaching chaos, and which trends will actually matter next season. (00:00) Intro (03:03) Tattoos (38:43) Polaroids (01:12:09) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Assessing All 32 QB Situations, Who Needs One the Most? Plus, is Mahomes Cool?
The guys look at all 32 quarterback situations across the league, debating which teams are set, which ones are lying to themselves, and who desperately needs a new QB right now. They also try to answer the most important question of all: is Patrick Mahomes actually cool? (00:00) Intro (00:54) Super Bowl Wrap Up (13:47) Next Super Bowl Odds (17:35) QB Market - AFC (44:54) QB Market - NFC (01:21:02) Is Patrick Mahomes Cool? Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Seattle Won the Super Bowl, You're Welcome America. Plus, Bad Bunny, Best Commercials, and Clavicular Gets Frame Mogged
The guys react to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, from Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Ken Walker’s MVP performance to Seattle’s defensive domination of the Patriots. They also unpack what this title means for the Seahawks’ future and Darnold’s place in NFL history (00:00) Intro (00:52) Seahawks Obliterate Pats, Win Super Bowl (04:20) Sam Darnold: Super Bowl Champion (22:47) Fart or Shart: Drake Maye (54:59) Intrusive Thoughts (59:23) Best Announcer Moments (01:07:54) Non-SEA/NWE Winners and Losers (01:13:32:00) Bad Bunny Halftime (01:18:49) Commercials (01:34:27) "Clavicular" Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mega Super Bowl Preview: Are the Pats Villains? Is Seattle Historically Good? What if Darnold Wins? Do Four Lokos Melt Steel Beams?
The guys break down the Seahawks heading into the Super Bowl, from Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Seattle’s relentless defense to why this feels like the franchise’s year on the biggest stage. They also unpack how New England’s unlikely run sets up one of the most intriguing championship games in years. (00:00) Intro (02:05) Where Does Sam Darnold Rank? (19:23) Will the Patriots Become Villains Again? (26:16) Drake Maye's All-Time Ascent (35:48) Mike Vrabel's Coaching Masterclass (41:30) Is This Seahawks Team One of the Best Ever? (01:12:33) Ringer 107 Picks (01:21:46) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl Propalooza, Raiders to Hire Kubiak, Arizona Hires LaFleur, and 'Sex and the City' Finale Reactions
The guys are together in Los Angeles to break down Super Bowl prop bets, from the coin toss and national anthem length to MVP chaos, Gatorade colors, and whether the Patriots might not score a touchdown at all. They also debate Sam Darnold interceptions, Jaxon Smith-Njigba MVP odds, and why the dumbest props might actually be the sharpest bets. (00:00) Intro (02:00) Raiders Hire Klint Kubiak (05:44) Cardinals Hire Mike LaFleur (11:20) Giants Hire Matt Nagy (15:20) Sean Payton Vs. Bo Nix (20:37) Super Bowl LX Props (01:14:06) Emails: Dante’s Update Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Super Bowl Preview: Darnold's Destiny, Underdog Patriots, and Motorcycle Jousting
The guys preview Super Bowl 60, breaking down the Seahawks–Patriots matchup, Sam Darnold’s improbable rise from “seeing ghosts” to the Super Bowl, and why this might be the strangest championship game in NFL history. They debate Seattle’s dominant roster, New England’s unlikely run, and which quarterback can survive the moment (00:00) Intro (02:00) Super Bowl LX (31:19) What Happened if the Seahawks Win? (44:51) What Happened if the Patriots Win? (49:45) In Other News (56:20) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026 NFL Draft 101: DK's Top-Five Mock, This Year's Jaxson Dart, Top WRs, and the Four Loko Era
The guys kick off their 2026 NFL Draft 101, breaking down why this class is light on quarterbacks, why Fernando Mendoza is still the likely no. 1 pick, and how the rest of the board stacks up behind him. They dive into DK’s top prospects like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese, debate positional value, mock-draft chaos, quarterback tiers, and what teams should actually do in a weird, top-heavy draft class. (00:00) Intro (04:50) Panda Watch (24:39) Top Non-Quarterbacks (45:30) Top Receivers After Tate (49:31) Best Running Back (01:00:17) Craig Was on a Game Show (01:04:45) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mega-Mailbag: Belichick Misses HOF, Shedeur Makes Pro Bowl, Bills Hire Joe Brady, and Craig Was an Extra in 'The Fate of the Furious'
The guys react to Bill Belichick shockingly missing the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and then dive into Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, the Bills hiring Joe Brady, and the Titans bringing in Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. They also roast the league’s most dysfunctional teams, debate whether the Pro Bowl should even exist, and uncover Craig’s past as an extra in 'The Fate of the Furious.' (00:00) Intro (02:36) Bill Belichick not elected to Hall of Fame (10:12) Bills hire Joe Brady as head coach (15:15) Jets fire eight coaches three weeks after season ends (18:36) Pro Bowl (25:29) Coaching news (37:34) Mailbag Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Championship Sunday: Darnold's Moment, Pats Bury Stidham, Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy, and Blue Man Group
The guys break down the Seahawks’ NFC championship win, with Sam Darnold outdueling Matt Stafford and huge games from JSN and Ken Walker in an instant classic. They also hit Sean McVay’s late-game mistakes and why this playoff run finally feels real for Seattle. (00:00) Intro (01:16) Seahawks Make the Super Bowl (23:04) Patriots Make 10th Super Bowl in 25 years (40:08) Tom Brady (50:34) McCarthy to PIT (01:06:19) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rams-Seahawks, Part 3, Drake Maye Vs. Jarrett Stidham, Bills Press Conference Debacle, and Boomers Don't Drink Water
The guys break down Rams–Seahawks, debating Sam Darnold vs. Matthew Stafford, Seattle’s all-time defense, and whether this is the best DVOA matchup in playoff history. They then turn to Patriots-Broncos and Jarrett Stidham starting an AFC championship game, unpacking Sean Payton chaos, quarterback vibes, and why this postseason keeps getting stranger. (00:00) Intro (01:33) NFC Championship: Rams at Seahawks (06:47) Will Sam Darnold Go Full Stroud? (31:08) AFC Championship: Patriots at Broncos (49:27) Ringer 107 Picks (44:35) Titans Hire Robert Saleh as Head Coach (49:41) Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Head Coach (54:07) News (01:09:37) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Undefeated Indiana, Mendoza's Ceiling, Bills Fire McDermott, Titans Hire Saleh, and Button Down Shirts
Undefeated Indiana is the story of college football and the guys try to explain how Kurt Signetti pulled it off while arguing about Fernando Mendoza’s upside and “aura” . They also break down the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott, the Titans bringing in Robert Saleh, and a completely normal conversation about button-down shirts and locker-room drip (00:00) Intro - Indiana (06:30) How Did Curt Cignetti Do This? (19:43) Fernando Mendoza (27:25) Bills Fire Sean McDermott (40:28) Falcons Hire Kevin Stefanski as Head Coach (44:35) Titans Hire Robert Saleh as Head Coach (49:41) Dolphins Hire Jeff Hafley as Head Coach (54:01) Coordinator News (57:40) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Divisional Recap: Rams End Caleb's Miracle, Seattle's Big D, Oh No Bo, Stroud's Meltdown, Josh Allen's Interception, and Michael Bay's Filmography
The guys unpack the Rams surviving Caleb Williams’ miracle magic, the Seahawks turning the 49ers into dust, and the Broncos stealing a wild one from the Bills in overtime. They argue about the Brandon Cooks interception, Bo Nix breaking his ankle, Josh Allen’s brutal turnovers, and why the Rams are apparently seasoning their feet with cayenne pepper. (00:00) Intro (00:47) Rams-Bears (20:25) Seahawks-49ers (28:11) Broncos-Bills (47:52) Fart or Shart (01:01:03) Intrusive Thoughts (01:25:42) DK has never seen 'Transformers' Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giants Hire Harbaugh, Full Divisional Round Preview, Chicago Apex, and Eggs Manske
John Harbaugh is a Giant, and the guys try to process what just happened to the NFL. They preview Seahawks-49ers, Bears-Rams, and Bills-Broncos, debate Caleb Williams vs. Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen vs. Bo Nix, and whether the Rams are secretly inevitable, plus thoughts on Mike McDaniel’s firing and Mike Tomlin’s next stop. (00:00) Intro - New York Giants Hire John Harbaugh(16:46) Divisional Round(57:35) Eggs Manske(01:00:24) College Football(01:05:37) Ringer 107 Picks(01:11:37) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices