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10 Players You Should Reach for in Fantasy Drafts. Plus, Cooper Kupp Injury Reactions.

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the news that Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury and how it impacts his average draft position (3:45). Next, they highlight 10 of their favorite players worth reaching for in fantasy drafts this year and make arguments for why it’s OK to select these guys a few picks earlier than their ADP (13:44). Finally, the guys close with Fantasy Court and emails (53:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WRs (13:44) Christian McCaffrey, 49ers RB (18:15) Nick Chubb, Browns RB (23:45) Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB (28:48) A.J. Brown, Eagles WR (32:43) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (37:40) Calvin Ridley, Jaguars WR (42:29) Tony Pollard, Cowboys RB (47:35) CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR (51:15) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 1, 20231h 20m

Fantasy Sleepers 2.0 and Jonathan Taylor News Reactions

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by reacting to the news that running back Jonathan Taylor will miss the first four games of the season after the Indianapolis Colts announced they won’t be trading him before the start of the season (2:07). Next, they revisit and update their list of fantasy sleepers by categorizing them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers (19:16). Finally, the guys close with emails (57:16). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 20231h 14m

Final Preseason Winners and Losers

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the fantasy implications of the Dallas Cowboys’ trade for quarterback Trey Lance and the end of running back Josh Jacobs’s holdout with the Las Vegas Raiders (1:31). Next, they discuss several fantasy-relevant players and how their performances in the final week of the NFL preseason affected their draft stock (6:57). Finally, the guys close with emails (46:33). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 202359 min

Last-Second Fantasy Draft Prep

As we enter the final week of the preseason, Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly get you ready for all your last-second drafts! After discussing Jerry Jeudy’s injury and their confidence in drafting Jonathan Taylor, they dive into their strategy for the first two rounds and discuss how receivers and running backs essentially switched positions when it comes to their value in fantasy football (08:56). Also, they debate on drafting a tight end in the late rounds, the strategy for your last pick, and why the Saints defense might be better then expected this season (22:40). Finally, the guys end the show with some listener emails (37:58). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out http://theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Jessie Lopez Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 202354 min

Late-Round League Winners

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck reveal their favorite late-round players who can get you a massive return on your investment (1:03). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Michael Thomas, Saints WR (1:44) Justyn Ross, Chiefs WR (4:40) Donovan Peoples-Jones, Browns WR (9:26) Jameson Williams, Lions WR (13:41) Rapid-fire WRs (17:24) Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins RB (25:05) Jaylen Warren, Steelers RB (26:33) Tank Bigsby, Jaguard RB (28:48) Elijah Mitchell, 49ers RB (30:28) Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs RB (32:45) Rapid-fire RBs (35:58) Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB (37:33) Rapid-fire TEs (41:02) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 20231h 3m

The Live 'Ringer Fantasy Football Show' in Washington, D.C.

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck talk all things fantasy football in their first live show in front of a sold-out crowd at Union Stage in Washington, D.C. They open by addressing the ongoing Jonathan Taylor–Indianapolis Colts situation (2:40). Next, the guys revisit a couple of the show’s most popular recurring segments, including Name Brand, Off Brand, and The Horny Police (4:38). Finally, they close with a special (in-person) edition of emails (49:55). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and David Lara Producers: Kai Grady, Elizabeth Fierman, and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 23, 20231h 19m

The Players That Nobody's Talking About Before Your Draft

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight the most under-discussed fantasy players of the preseason—or, as we call them, the Steven Glansbergs—and determine how we feel about them (1:32). Finally, the guys close with emails (52:18). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tee Higgins, Bengals WR (2:20) DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR (7:46) Aaron Jones, Packers RB (14:45) Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars RB (19:27) Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WR (25:29) Brandin Cooks, Cowboys WR (31:28) Dameon Pierce, Texans RB (36:32) Marquise Brown, Cardinals WR (41:43) Redacted vs. Redacted, TEs (46:23) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 20231h 7m

The Hottest Fantasy Story Lines of 2023, as Told by ‘Wedding Crashers’

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck talk through the hottest fantasy football story lines heading into the 2023 season, as explained by quotes from the movie ‘Wedding Crashers’ (1:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 16, 20231h 4m

Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers. Plus, Dalvin Cook and Zeke Signings.

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the fantasy implications of Ezekiel Elliott’s signing with the New England Patriots and Dalvin Cook joining the New York Jets (2:45). Next, they react to both the standout and disappointing performances from the first week of the NFL preseason (15:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (43:56). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 15, 20231h 0m

The Old Guys Who Will Win Your League

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to determine if the key to fantasy drafts this year is to target veteran players who might be past their prime but are still capable of putting up solid numbers. They go round by round to identify their favorite “old guy” picks at their current average draft position (1:55). Finally, the guys close with emails (53:39). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Round 1: Cooper Kupp, Rams WR and Travis Kelce, Chiefs TE (10:07) Round 2: Derrick Henry, Titans RB (14:46) Rounds 3 and 4: DeAndre Hopkins, Titans WR and Keenan Allen, Chargers WR (16:59) Round 5: Alvin Kamara, Saints RB (21:59) Rounds 6 and 7: Tyler Lockett, Seahawks WR and Darren Waller, Giants TE (22:56) Round 8: Michael Thomas, Saints WR and Brandin Cooks, Cowboys WR (30:54) Round 9: Aaron Rodgers, Jets QB (35:59) Round 10: Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens WR (43:45) Late round sleepers: Raheem Mostert, Adam Thielen, and Ezekiel Elliot (47:30) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 20231h 10m

Fantasy Players We Hate but Have to Rank

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open with a brief check-in on the Jonathan Taylor-Colts debacle (2:45). Next, they discuss their least favorite fantasy players to rank this year and explain why they’re avoiding these guys at all costs (6:57). Finally, they close with emails (45:49). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB (7:28) AJ Dillon, Packers RB (12:09) Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (15:18) Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR (18:34) Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR (20:28) D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney, Bears WRs (23:08) James Conner, Cardinals RB (33:53) Injured players: Breece Hall, Javonte Williams, Rashod Bateman, Kadarius Toney, and Tua Tagovailoa (40:49) Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE (41:58) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 20231h 4m

Training Camp Risers

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to discuss the most significant developments from training camps around the NFL and determine the biggest risers and fallers over the last few weeks (1:57). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:28). Alvin Kamara’s three-game suspension (2:45) Cooper Kupp’s hamstring injury (8:25) Quarterback camp battles (10:00) Risers (30:20) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 20231h 0m

Fantasy TE Rankings, Tiers, and Fears

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their tight end rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:17). Finally, the guys close with emails (47:24). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Travis Kelce (2:54) Tier 2: Mark Andrews (6:09) Tier 3: T. J. Hockenson and George Kittle (9:39) Tier 4: Dallas Goedert, Kyle Pitts, and Darren Waller (20:01) Tier 5: Evan Engram, David Njoku, and Pat Freiermuth (29:18) Tier 6: Greg Dulcich, Dalton Schultz, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Tyler Higbee, Juwan Johnson, and Dalton Kincaid (35:35) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 20231h 1m

Fantasy WR Rankings, Tiers, and Fears

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their wide receiver rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:51). Finally, the guys close with emails (54:15). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Justin Jefferson (1:51) Tier 2: Ja’Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, and Davante Adams (7:49) Tier 3: CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown, and Amon-Ra St. Brown (14:07) Tier 4: Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, DK Metcalf, and DeVonta Smith (18:53) Tier 5: Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Deebo Samuel, Keenan Allen, and Tyler Lockett (23:04) Tier 6: Drake London, Terry McLaurin, Christian Watson, Jerry Jeudy, Chris Godwin, DeAndre Hopkins, D.J. Moore, Marquise Brown, and Diontae Johnson (28:38) Everyone else (39:07) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 20231h 9m

Fantasy RB Rankings, Tiers, and Fears

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by addressing a few story lines around the NFL, including Joe Burrow’s calf injury and the Jonathan Taylor–Indianapolis Colts fiasco (1:44). Next, they walk through their running back rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (16:23). Finally, the guys close with emails (60:30). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Christian McCaffrey and Austin Ekeler (17:42) Tier 2: Bijan Robinson, Nick Chubb, Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs (17:55) Tier 3: Jonathan Taylor, Tony Pollard, Rhamondre Stevenson, Joe Mixon, and Najee Harris (19:13) Tier 4: Travis Etienne Jr., Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker III, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Aaron Jones (25:50) Tier 5: J.K. Dobbins, Dameon Pierce, Cam Akers, Miles Sanders, Alexander Mattison, James Conner, and Rachaad White (38:03) Tier 6: David Montgomery, D’Andre Swift, Alvin Kamara, Isiah Pacheco, Dalvin Cook, James Cook, Brian Robinson Jr., and Rashaad Penny (42:40) Tiers 7/8/9: Everyone else (49:11) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 1, 20231h 9m

Fantasy QB Rankings, Tiers, and Fears

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their quarterback rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (2:59). Finally, the guys close with emails (49:41). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tier 1: Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, and Josh Allen (4:00) Tier 2: Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields, and Joe Burrow (8:21) Tier 3: Justin Herbert and Trevor Lawrence (19:15) Tier 4: Deshaun Watson (27:06) Tier 5: Dak Prescott, Daniel Jones, Tua Tagovailoa, Kirk Cousins, Geno Smith, Aaron Rodgers, Anthony Richardson, and Jared Goff (30:41) Tiers 6 & 7: Everyone else, but they mostly talked about Brock Purdy (39:47) Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 20231h 7m

Fantasy Sleepers for 2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to reveal their sleepers for the upcoming fantasy season and categorize them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers (1:44). Finally, the guys close with emails (60:21). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 20231h 11m

Our Favorite Fantasy Players of 2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to highlight their personal favorite players from The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Top 200 Rankings and discuss what makes them such exciting draft picks this season (4:40). Finally, the guys close with emails (59:33). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 20231h 16m

The Honeymoon Phase Players

LIVE SHOW in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 22. Click below for tickets! Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to sort through a handful of fantasy players we’re in the honeymoon phase with and decide whether it's actually worth it to ignore their red flags (3:37). Finally, Craig recaps his wedding and honeymoon before the guys close with emails (43:28). Tickets: https://www.unionstage.com/shows/the-ringer-fantasy-football-show-live D’Andre Swift, RB (5:05) Breece Hall, RB (11:06) Garrett Wilson, WR (14:12) Kadarius Toney, WR (18:16) Kenneth Walker, RB (21:30) George Pickens, WR (25:04) Anthony Richardson, QB (30:27) Elijah Moore, WR (35:43) Kyle Pitts, TE (38:06) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 20231h 6m

Fantasy Football Mailbag: Players to Avoid

Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly open up the mailbag to answer the most burning fantasy football–related (and non-fantasy-related) listener questions on everything from which players to avoid at all costs to hilariously misused phrases (1:35). Finally, the guys recap their experience at Craig’s wedding (37:22). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Producers: Kai Grady and Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 202348 min

10 Players We're Not Drafting

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck discuss 10 players who are giving them cold feet heading into the season (04:55) and go through emails detailing dumb tattoos (42:50). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 20231h 5m

10 Crucial Lessons From 2022

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck revisit the lessons from last season they vowed never to forget, loosely inspired by Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’ (1:13). Finally, the guys close with emails (42:12). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 20231h 0m

Trust or Bust: The Most Important Fantasy Players on New Teams

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck walk through the most important players who switched teams between seasons, discuss their updated fantasy implications, and identify whether to trust, lust, or dust them (2:34). Finally, the guys close with emails (49:21). Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets (4:15) Darren Waller, New York Giants (10:35) Calvin Ridley, Jacksonville Jaguars (15:24) D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears (22:38) Samaje Perine, Denver Broncos (26:40) Miles Sanders, Carolina Panthers (31:32) Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens (35:39) David Montgomery, Detroit Lions (39:34) Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns (42:31) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 21, 20231h 8m

2023’s Most Interesting Fantasy Running Backs

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight a handful of the most interesting fantasy running backs going into the 2023 season with help from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:04). Finally, the guys share some stories from their Europe trip and read a few emails (41:48). Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison (1:04) Bijan Robinson (6:50) Tony Pollard and Breece Hall (10:49) J.K. Dobbins (16:39) Najee Harris (20:57) Kenneth Walker III (26:25) Rachaad White (31:20) The Philadelphia Eagles RB committee (37:40) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 13, 20231h 6m

All the Funny or Important NFL Headlines You Missed

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck revisit a handful of recent NFL story lines from the past few weeks, including everything from DeAndre Hopkins getting cut and his potential landing spots to Jimmy Garoppolo failing his physical (2:36). The guys also talk through the top headlines out of OTAs as well as more “gossip” around the league (22:39). Finally, they close with emails (48:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 20231h 6m

2023’s Most Interesting Fantasy Wide Receivers

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight a handful of the most interesting fantasy wide receivers going into the 2023 season with help from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (4:07). Finally, the guys close with emails (53:05). A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles (5:29) Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints (12:42) Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers (20:16) Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore, Kansas City Chiefs (24:32) Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (28:46) Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (35:32) D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears (39:38) Jerry Jeudy, Denver Broncos (43:19) Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers (47:24) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 20231h 10m

2023’s Most Interesting Fantasy Quarterbacks

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight a handful of the most interesting fantasy quarterbacks going into the 2023 season with help from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (2:19). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:47). Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (7:50) Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (15:25) Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (21:05) Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (28:17) Daniel Jones, New York Giants (36:03) Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts (41:55) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 20231h 0m

2023’s Most Interesting Fantasy Tight Ends

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck highlight a handful of the most interesting fantasy tight ends going into the 2023 season with help from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (3:18). Finally, the guys close with emails (41:25). Darren Waller, New York Giants (3:18) Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (10:59) Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens (19:23) Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons (23:58) Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans (33:19) Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans (41:25) Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 17, 202355 min

The Biggest Fantasy Questions for 2023

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to break down some of their biggest fantasy questions ahead of the season using The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:43). Finally, the guys close with emails (47:17). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 20231h 2m

Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Our Biggest Takeaways for 2023

Fresh off the release of The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings, the guys break down some of their biggest takeaways after ranking the top 200 fantasy players (2:01). Finally, the guys close with emails (33:12). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 4, 202350 min

The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2023 Rookies

Welcome back to ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’! We kick off the 2023 fantasy football season by surveying the rookie landscape, breaking down where to draft some of these first-year players, and identifying which ones will have the most immediate fantasy impact (1:52). Finally, the guys close with an email and DK’s dynasty rookie rankings (49:15). Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 202358 min

2023 NFL Draft Wrap-Up: Winners, Whiffs, Rookie Awards, and Day 3 Gems

The guys wrap up their NFL draft coverage this season with a recap of Rounds 4-7 as well as an assessment of this year’s draft as a whole. They debate which team won the draft, give out several awards, shout out a few late-round steals, make predictions for OROY and DROY, and much more (3:50). Finally they close with emails (60:09). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 20231h 19m

The 8 Biggest Takeaways From Day 2

The guys are back to discuss eight of the most significant takeaways from Rounds 2-3 of the 2023 NFL Draft including the Titans trading up for quarterback Will Levis, the Green Bay Packers loading up on offense, the Detroit Lions redemption arc, and more. Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 202346 min

Texans Trade Up for No. 3, Will Levis Falls, and More Round 1 Instant Reactions

The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, including the Houston Texans trading up for back-to-back picks in the top three, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson going to the Indianapolis Colts, Kentucky quarterback Will Levis falling outside of Round 1, head-scratching decisions from the Detroit Lions, and more (1:05). Finally, they close with emails and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (65:23). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 20231h 18m

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft

In the last episode before the 2023 NFL draft, the guys walk through DK’s final mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide ahead of Round 1 on Thursday (6:23). Along the way, they talk about the New York Jets trade for Aaron Rodgers and how the blockbuster deal impacts the draft (42:40). Finally, they close with a handful of emails (68:25). Carolina Panthers: Bryce Young (6:52) Houston Texans: Will Anderson Jr. (10:38) Arizona Cardinals: Christian Gonzalez (19:00) Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson (24:33) Seattle Seahawks: Tyree Wilson (23:01) Detroit Lions: Devon Witherspoon (31:33) Las Vegas Raiders: C.J. Stroud (32:07) Picks 8-10: (37:23) Picks 11-13 (39:32) Picks 14-19 (48:11) Picks 20-32 (54:00) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Also, don’t forget to join The Ringer Draft Day Pick’Em Contest through FanDuel at fanduel.com/ringerdraft Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 26, 20231h 25m

The 2023 NFL Draft Take Purge

Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL draft–related takes, including things you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended. Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20231h 7m

The 2023 NFL Draft Mailbag

A week out from the 2023 NFL draft, the guys open up the mailbag to answer the most pressing draft-related (and non-draft-related) listener questions on everything from why Bryce Young is a first-round QB to the best vibes pick for the Green Bay Packers (2:52). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 20, 20231h 3m

Every Prospect That Could Go in the First Round

The guys open with a brief discussion on the increasing likelihood that Bryce Young will be selected as the first overall pick and what the Houston Texans will do with the no. 2 pick (1:52). Next, they walk through which players are first-round locks as well as a few fringe guys who could sneak in at the end of the round (8:28). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (52:42). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 20231h 0m

The Most Fun QB Draft Episode You’ll Listen To

The guys flip a coin and pit DK and Ben against one another to take stances for and against the top five QB prospects from this year’s NFL draft (1:22). Then they close with a few emails and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (47:55). Bryce Young, Alabama (3:30) C.J. Stroud, Ohio State (10:28) Anthony Richardson, Florida (16:30) Will Levis, Kentucky (27:05) Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (37:04) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 202359 min

Who Will the Next Brock Purdy Be? Finding Draft Gems for 2023.

Today, the guys open by briefly discussing what the Carolina Panthers will do with the no. 1 overall pick (1:43). Next, they highlight a handful of potential mid- to late-round sleepers from this year’s draft class by comparing them to their first-round counterparts (5:52). Finally, they close with a few emails (52:50). Jaren Hall, QB (7:22) Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB (12:08) Marvin Mims, WR (14:42) Jayden Reed, WR (18:32) Tyler Scott, WR (21:05) Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft, TE (24:26) BJ Ojulari, Edge (30:14) YaYa Diaby, Edge (34:30) Zach Harrison, DE (38:50) Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL (30:02) Keeanu Benton, DT (45:35) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 20231h 7m

2023 NFL Draft: Team Needs and Predictions

Today, the guys debate what each team should do with their respective first-round picks, then run through the various team needs according to The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide (3:08). Finally, they close with a few emails (63:17). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 6, 20231h 12m

NFL Draft Outliers As Explained By Passover

Today, the guys discuss why the 2023 NFL draft is different from all other drafts and highlight which players stand out the most in this year’s class, as explained by Passover (1:21). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (61:53). Bryce Young, QB (5:45) Anthony Richardson, QB (13:30) Deuce Vaughn, RB (21:10) Darnell Washington, TE (24:46) Calijah Kancey, DT (31:20) Nolan Smith, Edge (35:52) Dawand Jones, OT (41:15) Emmanuel Forbes, CB (45:59) Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez, CB (51:47) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 4, 20231h 10m

50 Shades of RB Prospects

Today, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, the guys break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s running back draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (1:24). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (51:30). Bijan Robinson, Texas (2:15) Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (12:12) Zach Charbonnet, UCLA (18:12) Devon Achane, Texas A&M (24:13) Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State (30:31) Tyjae Spears, Tulane (36:58) Roschon Johnson, Texas (41:09) Kendre Miller, TCU (51:30) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20231h 4m

50 Shades of WR Prospects and Lamar Jackson’s Trade Request

Today, the guys open by briefly sharing their thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s trade request and some potential landing spots for the former MVP quarterback (2:00). Next, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, they break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s wide receiver draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (8:29). Finally, they close with emails (58:58). Jordan Addison, USC (10:44) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (18:46) Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee (24:18) Quentin Johnston, TCU (30:43) Josh Downs, UNC (36:48) Zay Flowers, Boston College (43:04) A.T. Perry, Wake Forest (49:50) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 20231h 7m

Mock Madness: Draft Underdogs, Perfect Fits, and Overhyped Stars

Today, the guys open by sharing their instant reactions to the New York Jets trading WR Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns (1:32). Next, they briefly discuss C.J. Stroud’s pro day and what the significance of this event is for the Ohio State QB (7:34). Later, they walk through DK’s most recent mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide by comparing draft prospects to narratives from this year’s March Madness tournament (14:35). Finally, they close with a couple of emails (41:47). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 23, 202356 min

The 2023 NFL Free Agency Awards

Today, the guys wrap their free agency discussion by giving out a handful of awards, including the Legend at the Bank Award, the Fantasy Football Key Party, the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Rohan Award, the Hot Tub Club Award, and more (1:21). Later, they close with a couple of emails (45:00). Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202356 min

The Free Agency Hangover, as Told by ‘The Hangover’

Earlier this week we played the Adam Schefter Free Agency Drinking Game, and today we have the free agency hangover. The guys check back in on players and teams around the NFL to piece together what they did last night, then debate whether they should have any regrets using film quotes from ‘The Hangover’ (1:02). Aaron Rodgers (1:17) Darren Waller (13:52) Lamar Jackson (18:17) Denver Broncos (24:36) JuJu Smith-Schuster (27:07) Orlando Brown Jr. (34:11) Los Angeles Rams (37:52) Carolina Panthers (39:24) Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 16, 202357 min

The Adam Schefter Free Agency Drinking Game

Today, the guys revisit the annual Adam Schefter drinking game that is centered on the ESPN insider’s tweets during NFL free agency. They scroll back through Schefter’s Twitter timeline, break down the most significant free agency deals via his tweets, and drink along the way (1:36). Drink if: – Schefter mentions an agent (drink twice if that agent is Drew Rosenhaus) – Schefter’s tweet sounds AI-generated – Schefter tweets a weird Photoshop – Schefter obviously copy and pasted his tweet from a text or email – Schefter edited the tweet (finish your drink if there’s still a mistake) – None of us have heard of the player Schefter tweeted about Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 15, 20231h 16m

Instant Reactions: Chicago Bears Trade No. 1 Overall Pick to Carolina Panthers

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March Madness begins. We break down every angle of the Panthers trading up with the Bears for the no. 1 overall pick in the draft, including who won the trade, who the Panthers will take at first overall, DJ Moore’s fit in Chicago, what this says about the Bears' future with Justin Fields, and more. Check out The Ringer's 2023 NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 202323 min

The Mock Draft Oscars and Lamar Jackson’s Cold War

Today, the guys open by breaking down all the franchise-tag news, including the Lamar Jackson–Baltimore Ravens situation, the New York Giants’ negotiations with Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley, and everything in between (1:38). Next, inspired by the upcoming Academy Awards, they go through DK’s updated mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide—Oscars style! (29:29). Finally, they close with a handful of emails and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (45:45). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 8, 202359 min