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The Take Purge: NFL Draft

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Welcome to the first annual 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. Email us the takes you must purge! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 20211h 10m

NFL Draft RB Best and Worst-Case Scenarios and the Worst QB Career You’d Take No. 1 Overall

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We provide the worst- and best-case scenario for running backs in the NFL draft by assigning them stylistic player comps and creating a scale of potential outcomes. Then we open up the mailbag and revisit the question of which worst current quarterback would you select as the first overall pick in the NFL draft. RB Najee Harris, Alabama (6:00) RB Travis Etienne, Clemson (12:38) RB Javonte Williams, North Carolina (24:10) RB Michael Carter, North Carolina (29:20) RB Trey Sermon, Ohio State (35:07) RB Kenneth Gainwell, Memphis (37:53) RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Oklahoma (40:42) Mailbag Questions What defines a blockbuster trade? (44:00) Who is the worst current NFL QB you would take no. 1 overall? (46:35) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202154 min

Jets Therapy With Sean Fennessey and NFL Draft WR Best/Worst-Case Scenario

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Lifelong Jets fan Sean Fennessey steps into our office to talk about Sam Darnold and the Jets in a session of Fantasy Therapy. Then we provide the worst- and best-case scenario for wide receivers and tight ends in the NFL draft by comparing them to current NFL players and predicting whose careers they could potentially replicate. Jets Therapy (1:30) WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU (37:31) TE Kyle Pitts, Florida (45:47) WR Devonta Smith, Alabama (58:35) WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama (66:36) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Sean Fennessey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 20211h 22m

Are the 49ers Really Drafting Mac Jones?

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A week after the 49ers traded up for the third overall pick in the NFL draft, rumors are circulating that San Francisco wants to draft Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. We ask ourselves three burning questions to learn why the 49ers may do this. What does Shanahan see in Mac Jones? (0:54) Is a quarterback's landing spot more important than his talent? (27:02) Is a rookie QB ever worth drafting in fantasy? (45:22) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 20211h 7m

The Free Agency Hangover

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Last week we played the Adam Schefter free agency drinking game, this week we have the free agency hangover. Now that it’s the morning after, we are checking back in on teams to help them piece together what they did last night and whether they have any regrets. Giants (2:44) Steelers (12:56) Seahawks (19:12) Raiders (24:16) Patriots (30:19) Dolphins (33:52) Rams (37:04) Washington (40:42) Cardinals (45:08) Ravens (49:02) Lions (50:09) Titans (52:31) Colts (56:49) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 20211h 4m

The Adam Schefter Free-Agency Drinking Game

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To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of NFL free agency, we made a drinking game and created rules based on Adam Schefter’s tweets this week. We scroll back through his timeline to Sunday and read chronologically through today (Wednesday), and give our thoughts on all the deals that have been signed so far. RULES: -Drink every time the Patriots sign someone -Drink every time Schefter mentions Drew Rosenhaus. -Drink every time one of us has not heard of the player who signed a deal. -Drink every time Schefter has a weirdly worded tweet. -Drink for every voidable year on the contract. Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 20211h 28m

Swiping Left and Right on the NFL’s Top Free Agents

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We discuss Dak Prescott’s new contract, the end of the career-ending injury era, and his value next season. Then we debut our free-agency dating game in which we swipe left or right on all the notable 2021 free agents and franchised tagged players. Dak Prescott (7:24) Allen Robinson (12:47) Kenny Golladay (16:28) Aaron Jones (24:23) Juju Smith-Schuster (30:16) Will Fuller (34:55) Todd Gurley (43:54) Chris Carson (50:48) Leonard Fournette (53:26) Hunter Henry (57:15) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 20211h 5m

Seahawks Therapy. Plus, the Combine Is Canceled, Do We Care?

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Danny Kelly steps into our office to vent about the recent Russell Wilson trade rumors and his tenured experience as a Seahawks fan. Then, we talk about the NFL combine, its cancelation in 2021, whether it even really matters, and the stats that actually do matter. Then we debate which Hogwarts house Russell Wilson is in, discuss Jared Goff’s 'Madden' skills, and DK calls Joe Burrow a bust. Seahawks Therapy (2:17) Canceled Combine (22:37) Stats That Matter (38:23) Which Hogwarts House is Russell Wilson In? (50:44) Are We Sure Joe Burrow Is Good? (58:18) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 20211h 7m

Eagles Therapy With Chris Ryan, and What History Says About Trevor Lawrence’s Dynasty Value

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The Ringer’s Chris Ryan joins to talk about the Eagles in a new segment called Fantasy Therapy. Then we look at the Wentz trade from the Colts' perspective, discuss dynasty rookie drafts, and assess the actual value of a first-round pick. Plus, stick around for a clip from an episode of ‘TV Concierge’ with Craig and Heifetz at the end of the show! You can subscribe to ‘TV Concierge’ here. Fantasy Therapy (1:35) The 2021 Colts (21:54) Dynasty Rookie Draft (31:00) TV Concierge: A Perfect Planet (55:56) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Chris Ryan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 20211h 13m

Is McCaffrey the Undisputed #1 Pick? Why Everyone’s 2021 Dynasty Rankings Are All Wrong

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We tackle the most burning offseason questions through the lens of a first-year dynasty draft. We break down the best and worst values in the top 25, how the offseason QB shakeup will affect players' values, and debate how much age really matters when considering a player. Is Christian McCaffrey the undisputed #1 pick? (12:44) Is Saquon Barkley overrated? (17:06) What is Deshaun Watson's fantasy value? (22:13) Should Kyler Murray be the second QB off the board? (26:28) Is Carson Wentz a buy-low? (37:28) Are the WRs ranked correctly? (42:51) Is George Kittle over- or undervalued? (46:21) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 202159 min

Super Bowl Superlatives, Burn Book, and Commercials

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We break down the historic day for Tom Brady, the historically bad game for the Chiefs, and give out our Super Bowl superlatives, including most Tom Brady moment, most memorable play, funniest commercial, and more. We also reveal the winner of our playoff daily fantasy football format. Tom Brady (3:20) Winners (15:48) Losers (30:50) Best/Worst Play of the Game (43:20) Super Bowl Burn Book (50:17) Most Tom Brady Thing That Happened (56:51) Most Memorable Play (59:23 Best/Worst Commercials (61:40) Fantasy Playoffs Results (69:29) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 20211h 15m

Super Bowl Showdown and Puppy Bowl Picks

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We preview the Super Bowl matchup with the final round of our playoff competition format, which includes a three-way DFS tournament, trivia face-offs, and last-second lineup audibles. To finish the show we shed some light on the lesser-appreciated Puppy Bowl and recommend which team to bet on. Chiefs Offense (7:03) Bucs Offense (33:04) Puppy Bowl (53:22) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202159 min

Rams and Lions Stock Watch, Fixing the Fantasy Playoffs, and Bucs-Chiefs Offseason Outlook With Bill Simmons

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We break down the fantasy winners and losers after the Rams traded Jared Goff for Matthew Stafford, run through what the Chiefs and Bucs offenses could look like next year, and chat with Bill Simmons about his fantasy football format that blends the NFL playoffs with the fantasy playoffs. Rams-Lions Trade (0:50) Chiefs Offseason Outlook (12:44) Bucs Offseason Outlook (19:22) Fixing Fantasy Playoffs (34:48) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Bill Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 20211h 5m

Top 10 NFL Draft Player Comps (and Rating Their Social Media Accounts)

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We run through Danny Kelly’s 10 most exciting players in the 2021 NFL draft, choose which current NFL players they remind him of the most, break down their strengths and weaknesses, and deep dive into their social media accounts. QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (6:32) QB Justin Fields, Ohio State (15:31) QB Zach Wilson, BYU (24:31) QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State (29:17) QB Mac Jones, Alabama (35:03) WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU (39:31) WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama (43:16) WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama (48:39) WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota (52:16) WR Terrace Marshall Jr., LSU (55:14) TE Kyle Pitts, Florida (58:09) RB Najee Harris, Alabama (62:38) RB Travis Etienne, Clemson (68:08) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 20211h 17m

Fantasy Futures of Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones, and Josh Allen. Plus Conference Championship Winners and Offseason QB Chaos

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We nominate our winners from conference championship weekend, discuss the fantasy futures of the top players whose seasons ended this week, and look ahead to a likely chaotic NFL offseason. Bills-Chiefs (7:01) Bucs-Packers (24:12) Offseason QB Chaos (37:52) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 20211h 7m

Conference Championships Fantasy Showdown

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We preview each game from the conference championship round and return to our playoff competition format that includes a three-way DFS tournament, trivia face-offs, and last-second lineup audibles. Bucs-Packers (3:55) Bills-Chiefs (29:11) Email us trivia questions for our show at [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202159 min

Fantasy Futures of Lamar Jackson, Cam Akers, and the Saints. Plus, Divisional-Weekend Winners

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We nominate our winners from divisional weekend before discussing the fantasy futures of the top players whose seasons ended this week. Bucs-Saints (4:19) Browns-Chiefs (17:55) Ravens-Bills (33:43) Rams-Packers (52:16) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 20211h 9m

Divisional-Round Fantasy Showdown

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We preview each game from the divisional round and return to our playoff competition format that includes a three-way DFS tournament, trivia faceoffs, and last-second lineup audibles. Rams-Packers (5:45) Ravens-Bills (18:33) Browns-Chiefs (31:00) Bucs-Saints (38:35) Email us trivia questions for our show! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 202157 min

The Fantasy Futures of DK Metcalf, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry and More. Plus, Wild-Card DFS Winners and Grandma Emma’s Takes

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We nominate our winners from wild-card weekend before discussing the fantasy futures of the top players whose season ended this week. Finally, we call Danny Heifetz’s grandmother Emma to hear her takeaways from this week’s games and the season as a whole. Winners: Browns (1:26) Josh Allen, Bills (6:34) Lamar Jackson, Ravens (10:43) Cam Akers, Rams (13:16) Fantasy Futures: Russell Wilson, Seahawks (19:28) DK Metcalf, Seahawks (22:50) Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers (27:40) Diontae Johnson vs. Chase Claypool, Steelers (30:50) Jonathan Taylor, Colts (32:07) Antonio Gibson, Washington (35:30) Derrick Henry, Titans (39:21) Allen Robinson, Bears (41:00) Grandma Emma (44:26) Email us! [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 20211h 0m

Wild-Card Weekend Fantasy and Trivia Night

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We preview each game from wild-card weekend and debut our new playoff competition format that includes a three-way DFS tournament, trivia faceoffs, and last-second lineup audibles. Colts-Bills (3:04) Rams-Seahawks (15:07) Bucs-Washington (19:39) Ravens-Titans (24:19) Bears-Saints (33:07) Browns-Steelers (39:39) Email us trivia questions for our show! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202153 min

Week 17 Winners and Losers, and Recapping Season-Long Predictions

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We lead the show with Heifetz lamenting the Giants' last gasp at making the playoffs after a bizarre Eagles-Washington game before offering up our winners and losers from Week 17. Then we revisit our preseason top targets, preseason bold predictions, and midseason bold predictions to see how we fared. Finally, we read perhaps the greatest listener email in the show's history. Headlines: Giants (00:45) Winners: Justin Jefferson, Vikings (6:10) Jonathan Taylor, Colts (8:20) Derrick Henry, Titans (9:51) Chris Godwin, Bucs (11:30) Brandin Cooks, Texans (11:50) Marvin Jones, Lions (12:10) Losers: Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins (13:48) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins (17:06) Chris Herndon, Jets (17:46) Preseason Top Targets (19:52) Preseason Bold Predictions (33:10) Midseason Bold Predictions (50:47) Listener Email (56:09) Email us at [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 20211h 5m

The 2020 Fantasy Rewatchables

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The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck recap the 2020 fantasy football season in the format of 'The Rewatchables'. Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 20201h 41m

Kamara Goes Nuclear, Davante’s Historic Snow Day, and Championship Winners and Losers

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We discuss the grief of facing Alvin Kamara in a fantasy championship after what may have been the greatest fantasy performances of all time. Then we list our winners and losers from a wild Week 16, before closing the book on the 2020 Ringer Fantasy Burn Book, handling a complicated Fantasy Court case, and announcing our plans for the 2020-21 NFL playoffs. Winners: Headline: Alvin Kamara, Saints (0:52) Travis Kelce, Chiefs (10:51) Davante Adams, Packers (14:52) Random High Scorers (20:21) Bucs Offense (22:57) Losers: The Browns (29:36) Le’Veon Bell, Chiefs (32:58) Elite WRs (33:55) Fantasy Burn Book (36:18) Fantasy Court (40:56) Fun Fact (50:10) Email us! [email protected]! To donate to your favorite fantasy players' charities, click here! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202057 min

Who To Start Over Russ? Plus Championship Week Bold Predictions

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We begin the show by playing a start/sit name game with Russell Wilson before offering up our gut calls and bold predictions for the Week 16 slate. Then we look back on our Week 15 predictions, build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and finish the show with a fun fact. Sit or Start Russell Wilson? (2:48) Week 16 Predictions: Darrell Henderson, Rams (16:20) Chase Edmonds, Cardinals (19:28) Tom Brady, Bucs (20:58) Salvon Ahmed, Dolphins (24:18) Tyron Johnson, Chargers (27:08) Austin Hooper, Browns (28:22) Leonard Fournette, Bucs (34:17) Marvin Jones, Lions (36:20) Jeff Wilson, 49ers (38:26) Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Saints (39:05) Million-Dollar Lineup (45:11) Fun Fact (48:51) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202053 min

The Russell Wilson Problem and Championship Waiver Wire Must Adds

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We lead the show with the disastrous win by the Jets and the long term ramifications if may have on the franchise. Then we dive into our winners and losers from Week 15, including Tony Pollard’s week winning performance, as well as Russell Wilson’s continued spiral. Then we send several players to The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book and recommend our top waiver wire adds as we head into championship week. Headlines: The Jets (1:00) Winners: Tight Ends (10:45) Jalen Hurts, Eagles (13:27) Tony Pollard, Cowboys (17:46) David Montgomery, Bears (20:32) Losers: Keenan Allen, Chargers (24:15) Top Tier WRs (26:27) Russell Wilson, Seahawks (27:38) Fantasy Burn Book (27:38) Waiver adds: QBs (36:50) RBs (44:08) WRs (56:40) TEs (60:44) D/ST (63:31) Email us for our Wednesday at [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 20201h 10m

Zeke, Mostert, Fournette, and More Question Marks, Plus Week 15 Bold Predictions

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For the second week of fantasy playoffs, we discuss all the players with question marks surrounding their availability for the weekend. Then we offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for the Week 15 slate, look back on our Week 14 predictions, build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and rule on a Fantasy Court case. Question Mark Players (2:51) Week 15 Predictions: Jeff Wilson, 49ers (15:38) Leonard Fournette, Bucs (20:29) Irv Smith Jr., Vikings (22:47) Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns (23:45) Gabriel Davis, Bills (24:58) J.K. Dobbins, Ravens (26:17) D'Andre Swift, Lions (28:07) Michael Pittman Jr, Colts (29:16) Kendrick Bourne, 49ers (29:47) Million-Dollar Lineup (34:58) Fantasy Court (38:23) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202055 min

Underrated Tannehill, Overrated Hurts, and Week 15 Fantasy Mailbag

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We lead the show by discussing Ryan Tannehill’s under-the-radar greatness before opening up our playoff mailbag for Week 15. We cover the possibility that people are overrating Jalen Hurts, rank the rookie RBs for this week, and answer some difficult QB and WR start-sit questions. We finish the show with a dramatic bad beat, some pretty terrible best man speeches, and much more. Ryan Tannehill, Titans (5:25) QB Sit-Start (11:20) RB Sit-Start (19:50) WR Sit-Start (24:43) Bad Beat (28:54) DEF Sit-Start (37:35) Best Man Speeches (39:05) Email us! [email protected]. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 202048 min

Will Jalen Hurts Last? Plus: Week 14 Winners & Losers and Playoff Waivers

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We dive immediately into winners and losers from Week 14, including the pleasant surprise of QB streamers who panned out, Jalen Hurts’s promising start, and Diontae Johnson’s case of the dropsies. Then we break down a legendary week for The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book roster and recommend our top waiver adds as we head into week two of fantasy playoffs. Winners: Jalen Hurts (4:05) Late-blooming RBs (8:30) First-round draft picks (11:15) Losers: Josh Jacobs (15:35) Diontae Johnson (19:50) Elite WRs (25:27) Rookie WRs (27:12) Fantasy Burn Book (28:05) Waiver adds (33:13) Email us for our Wednesday mailbag episode at [email protected]! Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 202057 min

Start or Sit Kyler? Plus, Lockett’s Comeback and Week 14 Playoff Bold Predictions.

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Fantasy playoffs are here, and we lead the show with the hottest question on everyone’s mind: Do I actually sit Kyler Murray this week? Then we offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for the Week 14 slate, look back on our Week 13 predictions, build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and rule on a Fantasy Court case. Start or Sit Kyler Murray (1:35) Week 14 Predictions: J.D. McKissic, Washington (10:20) Michael Pittman, Colts (12:20) Myles Gaskin, Dolphins (13:50) Jamison Crowder, Jets (17:15) Allen Lazard, Packers (19:50) Matt Stafford, Lions (22:52) Curtis Samuel, Panthers (27:47) Mike Williams, Chargers (31:24) Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (36:49) Million-Dollar Lineup (47:04) Fantasy Court (50:12) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20201h 0m

The Jalen Hurts Era Begins. Plus, a Fantasy Playoff Mailbag

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We lead the show by discussing the announcement that Carson Wentz has been benched for rookie Jalen Hurts, and what this means for the Eagles from a real life and fantasy perspective. Then we open up our first mailbag of the season to discuss playoff lineup decisions, fantasy court, and other off the wall listener questions. Jalen Hurts, Eagles (1:45) Mailbag (12:55) Fantasy Court (54:30) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 20201h 5m

Can Russ and Kyler Be Trusted? Plus, Eagles in the Burn Book, and Playoff Waivers

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We lead with the continued slumping of Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, and discuss whether or not you should consider sitting them in Week 14. Then we get into our winners from the week, add a Philadelphia Eagle to The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book, and recommend our top waiver adds as we head into the fantasy playoffs Headlines: Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson (3:20) Winners: Keke Coutee, Texans (18:15) Baker Mayfield, Browns (23:36) David Montgomery, Bears (27:48) Raiders offense (29:40) Fantasy Burn Book: Miles Sanders, Eagles (33:33) Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (36:37) Waiver Adds (39:51) Email us for our Wednesday mailbag episode! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 20201h 1m

The Trubisky Secret, Fantasy Tanking, and Week 13 Bold Predictions

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We lead the show with the bizarre Steelers-Ravens Wednesday game as well as the players eligible to return from the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week. Then we offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for the Week 13 slate, look back on our Week 12 predictions, build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and rule on a Fantasy Court case about tanking. Players Returning From the COVID-19 List (4:23) Week 13 Predictions: Allen Robinson, Bears (12:50) Denzel Mims, Jets (15:34) Duke Johnson, Texans (18:50 Miles Sanders, Eagles (21:06) Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (23:20) Drew Lock, Broncos (25:45) Jarvis Landry, Browns (28:10) Mitchell Trubisky, Bears (30:57) Matthew Stafford, Lions (31:50) Kirk Cousins, Vikings (37:45) Million-Dollar Lineup (47:00) Fantasy Court (52:00) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 20201h 0m

RIP Will Fuller, Playoff Stashes, and Slumping Fantasy Superstars

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We lead the show by discussing the fantasy implications of Will Fuller’s devastating season-ending suspension before offering up some waiver-wire players and defenses you can stash for the fantasy playoffs, debating and analyzing players who worry us going into the next few weeks, and holding yet another COVID-related Fantasy Court. Waiver-Wire Playoff Stashes: D/ST (12:00) RB (20:00) TE (25:00) Slumping Stars Lamar Jackson, Ravens (28:45) Kyler Murray, Cardinals (30:30) Russell Wilson, Seahawks (34:45) Tyler Lockett, Seahawks (37:50) Alvin Kamara, Saints (40:40) Tee Higgins, Bengals (43:00) D.J. Chark, Jaguars (43:48) Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette, Bucs (45:40) Fantasy Court (48:40) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 20201h 1m

Fantasy Explosions, Kyler’s Collapse, COVID Chaos, and Week 12 Waivers

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We lead with the disaster that was the Broncos offense, the COVID-related consequences across the fantasy landscape, and the highest scorers from the weekend. Then we get into our winners from the week, debate adding an unlikely player to The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book, recommend our top waiver adds after Week 12, and finish the show with a fun fact. Headlines (1:10) Winners: 49ers Offense (12:10) Austin Ekeler, Chargers (15:15) Tyreek Hill, Chiefs (19:15) Fantasy Burn Book (24:15) Waiver Adds (28:30) Email us: [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 1, 202051 min

Supreme Fantasy Court: Taysom Hill vs. the People. Plus, Week 12 Bold Predictions

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We lead the show with a special edition of Supreme Fantasy Court in which we weigh in on the controversial move by ESPN to remove Taysom Hill’s eligibility as a TE in fantasy leagues. We offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for the Thanksgiving Day games as well as the Sunday Week 12 slate, and then look back on our Week 11 predictions and build our million-dollar turkey day daily fantasy lineup. Taysom Hill vs. the People (0:45) Thanksgiving Day Predictions: Jordan Akins, Texans (21:10) Duke Johnson, Texans (24:14) Will Fuller and Brandin Cooks, Texans (26:18) Alex Smith, Washington (28:09) Sunday Predictions: Nelson Agholor, Raiders (31:20) Robert Tonyan, Packers (34:55) Seahawks Defense (37:34) Darius Slayton, Giants (40:33) Daniel Jones, Giants (42:00) Million-Dollar Lineup (46:48) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 202052 min

Dying on Taysom Hill, Cowboys Comeback, Rookie RB Resurgence, and Week 11 Winners, Waivers, and Burns

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We lead the show with the Week 11 Taysom Hill experience and how it affects the other players in New Orleans. Then we get into our winners from the week, adding to The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book, and recommending our top waiver adds after Week 11. Headlines: Taysom Hill, Saints (0:45) Winners: Cowboys (19:30) Justin Herbert, Chargers (21:15) Jonathan Taylor and J.K. Dobbins (25:00) Fantasy Burn Book (32:50) Waiver Adds (36:10) Email us: [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 202053 min

Jameis vs. Taysom Hill, Addicted to Indy, and Week 11 Bold Predictions

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With Drew Brees out, we break down what the Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill–led Saints look like before offering up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 11, looking back on our Week 10 predictions, building our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and opening up another case for Fantasy Court. Jameis vs. Taysom Hill (1:30) Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley, Falcons (13:30) Damien Harris, Patriots (15:00) Demarcus Robinson, Chiefs (19:10) Austin Hooper, Browns (22:35) Jonathan Taylor, Colts (26:20) Michael Pittman, Colts (31:14) Alex Smith and Logan Thomas, Washington (32:55) Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson, Vikings (36:23) Lamar Jackson, Ravens (38:35) Million-Dollar Lineup (47:40) Fantasy Court (53:10) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 20201h 0m

Trade for Giants (Seriously). Plus: Eagles Optimism, Sneaky Amari Cooper, and More Trade Deadline Targets.

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We go through our top trade targets as the fantasy trade deadline approaches, talk about why the Giants are the buy-low team of the season, and show optimism for the rest of the NFC East. Then we debate the players who have the biggest gap between their fantasy and real-life values before getting into some bad beats. Trade Targets: Raheem Mostert, 49ers (3:30) Miles Sanders, Eagles (5:23) D'Andre Swift, Lions (8:30) James Robinson, Jaguars (13:15) Keenan Allen, Chargers (16:52) DeVante Parker, Dolphins (20:15) Amari Cooper, Cowboys (24:35) Darius Slayton, Giants (25:10) Evan Engram, Giants (27:55) Noah Fant, Broncos (29:10) Fantasy vs. Real-Life Players' Value (31:00) Bad Beats (46:15) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202053 min

Lamar, the “Raining” MVP. Plus: Diggs vs. Hopkins, Rando RBs, and Week 10 Winners, Waivers, and Burns

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We lead the show with our continued disappointment with Lamar Jackson before diving into our winners from the week, adding to The Ringer Fantasy Burn Book, and recommending our top waiver adds after Week 10. Headlines: Lamar Jackson (1:50) Winners: DeAndre Hopkins and Stefon Diggs (13:22) Random running backs (19:10) The Buccaneers (25:40) Fantasy Burn Book: Jonathan Taylor, Colts (29:50) Waiver Adds (32:25) Email us: [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 202055 min

Start Anyone vs. Seattle, Dalvin Cook’s Comedown, and Week 10 Bold Predictions

We discuss the fantasy scoring boom including Seattle's historically bad defense before offering up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 10, looking back on our Week 9 predictions, and building our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup. We finish the show by introducing the world to the Bullshit Scoring Fantasy League Jared Goff, Rams (10:50) Rams WR (13:25) Tyler Boyd, Bengals (15:45) Dallas Goedert, Eagles (19:15) J.K. Dobbins, Ravens (20:30) Jalen Reagor, Eagles (22:15) Jarvis Landry, Browns (23:40) Troymaine Pope, Chargers (24:35) Dalvin Cook, Vikings (27:05) Million-Dollar Lineup (34:00) Fantasy Court (36:30) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 202044 min

The RB Drought, In-Season Sleepers, and Midseason Fantasy Awards

As we enter the second half of the fantasy season, we give out our Ringer Fantasy Football Awards after the first nine weeks before getting into some Week 9 bad beats. Awards: The Leap Award (4:15) The Just Don't Watch Them Play Award (9:30) Matt Asiata Award for Biggest Vulture (14:35) Most Unexpected Breakout (19:00) The 'N SYNC Award (28:30) The Old Yeller Award (32:30) The Top Sleeper Award (34:00) Sleepers That Failed You (37:00) The Drunken Amazon Order Award (41:30) Bad Beats (42:30) Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 202047 min

Kyler’s Fantasy MVP Run, and Is Tua Already a Fantasy Starter? Plus, Week 9 Winners, Waivers, and Burns.

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We lead the show with the explosion by Kyler Murray and other young fantasy QB superstars. We later get into our winners from the week, including the new elite group of young WRs. Then we add to The Ringer fantasy burn book, give Hollywood Brown a new nickname, and offer up our top waiver adds after Week 9. Headlines: Kyler Murray, Cardinals (1:39) Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins (8:49) Josh Allen, Bills (11:29) Winners: Dalvin Cook, Vikings (19:32) Young Elite WRs (22:20) Travis Kelce, Chiefs (25:36) Fantasy Burn Book: Marquise Brown, Ravens (29:00) Waiver Adds (36:00) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 10, 202058 min

The Sleeper Broncos, Marquise Brown Regret, COVID-19 Adjustments, and Week 9 Bold Predictions

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We discuss some potential preventative measures to take in light of the overwhelming number of COVID-19-affected games this week before we look back on our Week 8 predictions and offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 9. Then we build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and finish the show with a beer pong–themed edition of Fantasy Court. COVID-19 Update (00:34) Jerry Jeudy, Broncos (19:10) Noah Fant, Broncos (22:10) JuJu-Smith Schuster, Steelers (24:15) Marquise Brown, Ravens (25:30) Jonathan Taylor, Colts (28:10) Jordan Howard, Dolphins (29:30) Will Fuller, Texans (32:50) Jamison Crowder, Jets (35:00) Mike Gesicki, Dolphins (36:35) Matthew Stafford, Lions (40:30) Million-Dollar Lineup (45:30) Fantasy Court (00:00) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 202058 min

Josh Allen’s Decline, Sell High on Calvin Ridley, and More Second-Half Predictions

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We break down how to handle the Green Bay running back situation after several players have been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list before revisiting our season-long predictions and doling out our bold predictions for the second half of the fantasy season. Bold Predictions: David Montgomery, Bears (14:30) James Conner, Steelers (19:15) Josh Jacobs, Raiders (22:45) Leonard Fournette, Buccaneers (24:30) Antonio Gibson, Washington (27:40) Chase Edmonds, Cardinals (30:00) Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (31:00) Josh Allen, Bills (35:45) J.K. Dobbins, Ravens (38:00) Calvin Ridley, Falcons (40:20) Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins (43:10) Bad Beats (47:30) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 202053 min

Week 8 Winners, Waivers, and Burns

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We lead the show with the players we are most worried about after a slow Week 8, including Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Ezekiel Elliot, and Jonathan Taylor. We also offer up our winners of the week, discuss players who deserve to be in the fantasy burn book, and recommend our top waiver adds after Week 8. Headlines: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs (5:30) Ezekiel Elliot, Cowboys (9:34) Winners: DK Metcalf and AJ Brown (18:04) Joe Burrow and the Bengals (22:55) J.K. Dobbins and Zack Moss (26:33) Fantasy Burn Book (29:45) Waiver Adds (34:12) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 2, 202058 min

How Many Cowboys Can You Start This Week? Plus, Week 8 Bold Predictions

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We determine how many Cowboys can be started this week now that Ben DiNucci is the starting QB, look back on our Week 7 predictions, and offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 8. Then we build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and finish the show with an insult-fueled edition of Fantasy Court. Cowboys Offense (1:00) DeVante Parker, Dolphins (11:00) Le’Veon Bell, Chiefs (18:00) Adam Gase, Jets (21:30) Marquise Brown, Ravens (23:15) Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (27:15) CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (29:45) Darnell Mooney, Bears (30:30) DeeJay Dallas, Seahawks (32:00) Denzel Mims, Jets (33:00) Million-Dollar Lineup (42:15) Fantasy Court (46:45) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 202052 min

Re-Ranking Lamar, Zeke, Herbert, and the Top 12 at Each Position

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Is Lamar Jackson a top-five QB going forward? Should you take Herbert over Rodgers? Is Ezekiel Elliott a top-12 RB? How should we feel about Michael Thomas? We answer these questions and more as we enter the second half of the fantasy season. We also introduce our new best ball Ringer league and re-rank the top 12 players at each position. QBs (7:00) RBs (19:00) WRs (32:00) TEs (42:30) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202053 min

Week 7 Winners, Waivers, and Burns

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We lead the show with the Seahawks taking command of the fantasy football world and Justin Herbert’s ascension as a top-five QB. We also offer up our winners of the week, add to our fantasy burn book, and recommend our top waiver adds after Week 7. Headlines: The Seahawks (2:00) Justin Herbert (8::45 Winners: Diontae Johnson (13:45) 49ers RBs (18:00) Sleeper Tight Ends (23:00) Fantasy Burn Book (26:00) Waiver Adds (32:30) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 26, 20201h 3m

Week 7 Bold Predictions, Million-Dollar Lineup, and Fantasy Court

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We look back on our Week 6 predictions and offer up our gut calls and bold predictions for Week 7, build our million-dollar daily fantasy lineup, and finish the show with a rousing edition of Fantasy Court. Keenan Allen (21:52) Matt Ryan (28:07) Lions vs. Falcons (29:17) Tyler Lockett (31:31) Drew Brees and Jared Cook (33:27) Kareem Hunt (35:05) Tee Higgins (38:26) George Kittle (42:03)) Terry McLaurin (44:49) Million-Dollar Lineup (47:38) Fantasy Court (49:40) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 202057 min

Tua Talk and 10 Stats That Define the Fantasy Season

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Tua Tagovailoa is starting for the Dolphins, but should he be rostered for your team? Plus, how will Le’Veon Bell affect Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s fantasy value? Then we offer up 10 stats that define the fantasy season, including how players on new teams have fared so far, the waiver-wire explosion, and surprising top-12 players after six weeks. DK surprises us with a fantasy quiz and then we finish the show with a legendary bad beat. Tua Tagovailoa (5:50) Le’Veon Bell vs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (10:51) 10 Stats That Define the Season (14:11) Bad Beats (47:23) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 202056 min