The Ringer NFL Draft Show
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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] 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
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] 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
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] 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
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] 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
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, Rams Two Degrees Away: Vikings, 49ers Three Degrees Away: Commanders, Packers, Seahawks, Cardinals, Bears, Buccaneers Four Degrees Away: Falcons, Cowboys Five (or more) Degrees Away: Saints, Panthers, Giants CHAPTERS: 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] 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
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] 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
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] 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
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 Johnson CHAPTERS: 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] 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
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] 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
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] 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 Guest: Tate Frazier Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Free Agency Part 2: Rodgers Blue Balls, Danny Dimes to Indy, Depleted 49ers, Najee to LAC, and Lying to Children
EBefore 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 Kelly Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Troy Farkas Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Kelly Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Tucker Tashjian, Dan Comer, Jake Loskutoff, and Nikola Stanjevich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Carlos Chiriboga and Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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] 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 17 Recap: Jayden and the Rookie Saviors, Championship Murderers, Giants Hit Lock Bottom, and the Alligator Wrangler
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 17 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 17?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (1:43). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (102:01). Winners and Losers (17:24) Oppenheimer Award (40:10) Fantasy Murderers (48:33) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (66:35) Thanks for Nothing All-Stars (77:24) Intrusive Thoughts (79:49) Play of the Day (86:15) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (94:37) Arthur Smith Award (95:07) The Lucille Bluth Award (100:03) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Power Ranking NFL Season Storylines, as Told by ‘Elf’
The guys recap the 2024 NFL regular season (so far), as explained by quotes from the Christmas classic ‘Elf’ (3:29). Later, Fantasy Court and emails (45:49)! 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups, The Final Trivia Championship, and the First Jump Shot
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 17 (5:41). RB: Michael Carter (Cardinals), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Alexander Mattison (Raiders) (5:41) WR: Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), Rashod Bateman (Ravens), and Hollywood Brown (Chiefs) (12:28) TE: Dalton Schultz (Texans), Chig Okonkwo (Titans), and Isaiah Likely (Ravens) (23:04) QB: Bryce Young (Panthers), Caleb Williams (Bears), and Drake Maye (Patriots) (33:37) D/ST: Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints (35:27) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 16 Recap: Lions Stumblerooski, Jayden Hurts Philly, Burrow’s Katanas, and 1.1 Bananas
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 16 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 16?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:08). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (01:20:03). The Oppenheimer Award (2:33 / 3:08) Fantasy Murderers (17:42) Winners and Losers (22:59) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (36:35) Intrusive Thoughts (57:04) Play of the Day (01:04:43) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (01:11:27) Worst Ref Moment (01:13:10) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:14:09) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 16 Preview: Maimed Mahomes, Steelers-Ravens, Penix Is in, We’d Die for Dan Campbell, and Tape Guru Brick Johnson
The guys preview the Week 16 fantasy football slate, including the Saturday (!) double-header, this week’s Game of the Year, Michael Penix Jr.’s debut as a starting quarterback, a CFB Playoff check-in, and much more (3:31). 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Power Ranking the Best Head Coaching Candidates and Landing Spots
POWER HOUR! The guys discuss the expected coaching vacancies and who the top candidates will be (2:55). Plus, Fantasy Court (1:01:08)! “You guys want to do some emails?” (1:04:18) Chicago Bears (2:55) Jacksonville Jaguars (20:03) Las Vegas Raiders (25:49) New York Jets (29:18) New Orleans Saints (38:14) New York Giants (41:14) Dallas Cowboys (50:08) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Olivia Crerie Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
David Montgomery Out for the Year, Week 16 Waiver Wire, and I Taught Magic Johnson Everything He Knows
The guys react to the David Montgomery injury news, break down how that impacts the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl odds, and check in on the status of Dolphins WR Grant DuBose (1:29). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 16 (6:21). RB: Jerome Ford (Browns), Kendre Miller (Saints), and Tyjae Spears (Titans) (5:34) WR: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), and Jalen Coker (Panthers) (13:09) TE: Brenton Strange (Jaguars), Dalton Schultz (Texans), and Juwan Johnson (Saints) (19:20) QB: Drake Maye (Patriots), Aaron Rodgers (Jets), and Jameis Winston (Browns) (30:30) D/ST: Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals, and Indianapolis Colts (30:53) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 15 Recap: Josh for MVP, Mahomes Hobbled, Taylor Bobbled, Baker the Kingmaker, and DK Won the Fish Toss
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 15?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (102:15). Winners and Losers (12:43) The Oppenheimer Award (42:49) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (53:33) Shit the Bed (58:13) Intrusive Thoughts (75:52) Play of the Day (82:38) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (89:36) The Arthur Smith Award (92:44) Worst Ref Moment (96:17) The Lucille Bluth Award (99:55) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UNC at Chapel Bill, Hunter-Jeanty Heisman Race, Bills-Lions. Plus, Week 15 Preview and Seattle Fish Toss.
The guys react to Bill Belichick being named UNC’s head coach and relay their thoughts on the seismic move (1:34). Next, they talk through the Heisman race and debate whether Colorado CB-WR Travis Hunter or Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty should be the one to raise the coveted trophy (20:00). Later, they preview the Week 15 fantasy football slate, including this week’s Game(s) of the Year, the A.J. Brown vibes roller coaster, Justin Tucker’s get-right game, Famous Jameis, and much more (24:47). 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Power Hour: 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Belichick University, Vegas Needs Deion, and HOF Dad Takes
POWER HOUR! The guys look ahead to the 2025 NFL draft by going through the first 12 picks of DK’s latest mock (20:32). Plus, Fantasy Court (59:15)! Later, they read some incredible “dad takes” emails (1:05:07). Las Vegas Raiders (10:32) New York Giants (28:20) New England Patriots (31:30) Carolina Panthers (35:15) Jacksonville Jaguars (37:29) Tennessee Titans (40:22) New York Jets (44:33) Cleveland Browns (46:13) Chicago Bears (49:05) Cincinnati Bengals (51:16) New Orleans Saints (53:55) Dallas Cowboys (56:51) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15, 49ers RBs, and The Alien Rumor Mill
The guys react to the news that Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL again (1:45). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 15 (8:33). RB: Patrick Taylor (49ers), Sincere McCormick (Raiders), and Sean Tucker (Buccaneers) (8:33) WR: Adam Thielen (Panthers), Romeo Doubs (Packers), and Elijah Moore (Browns) (21:50) TE: Hunter Henry (Patriots), Noah Gray (Chiefs), and Juwan Johnson (Saints) (32:31) QB: Drake Maye (Patriots), Bo Nix (Broncos), and Jameis Winston (Browns) (41:00) D/ST: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, and Baltimore Ravens (54:00) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 14 Recap: KC Won’t Die, Josh Allen Goes For 50, Marvin Harrison Goes for 6, and Kadarius Returns
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 14?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (0:00). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:47:15). Winners and Losers (13:02) The Oppenheimer Award (31:56) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (46:57) Fart or Shart? (1:03:25) FEELING NICEY (1:06:53) Play of the Day (1:1747) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (1:18:34) The Arthur Smith Award (1:34:53) Worst Ref Moment (1:35:34) The Lucille Bluth Award (1:40:06) 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 Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices