
The Ringer NFL Draft Show
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Week 2 Recap: The Giants Comeback, Puka (HOF?), and Burrow’s Slump
The “They Had Us in the First Half, I’m Not Gonna Lie” award, the Steve Buscemi Thank God I Called That Guy award, Fantasy Debutantes, the Kombucha Girl award, Four Tight Ends Who Outscored Kyle Pitts and a Lie, “I’m Talking to America Here,” and many more Week 2 awards (5:52). Then, we reveal the next player inducted into the 2023 Fantasy Burn Book (57:40). Check out our Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 2 Start or Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups
Sunday Scaries, the ‘Goodfellas’ Made Man Award, the “I Drink Your Milkshake” Award, the Heifetz Hex, the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), and a brand-new, revolutionary segment that will help you decide who to play each week (3:28). “You guys want to do some emails?” (50:07) Check out our Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Power Ranking the Biggest Underreactions after Week 1
RIP to Aaron Rodgers’s Achilles and the New York Jets’ Super Bowl chances (4:59). Next, power ranking the NFL Week 1 things that people aren’t talking about enough, including late-round quarterbacks looking better than their early-round counterparts, Tony Pollard being good at football, the NFC just looking flat-out better than the AFC, and much more (14:54). “You guys want to do some emails?” (39:00) Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Are late-round QBs back? (15:33) Calvin Ridley and Trevor Lawrence are a match made in heaven (17:44) The Cowboys defense just entered the chat (20:12) Tony Pollard: really good at football (22:21) No one’s talking about C.J. Stroud! (24:30) Why Travis Etienne might be a league-winner (26:40) Tyjae Spears > Derrick Henry? (30:12) What if Jimmy Garoppolo and Jakobi Meyers are just last year’s Derek Carr and Davante Adams? (32:19) The NFC looked better than the AFC (yes, the AFC still has Patrick Mahomes) (34:13) 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2
Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 2, Showdown Time (1:44), and listener emails (56:33). Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Running backs: Kenneth Gainwell (Eagles), Joshua Kelley (Chargers), and Kyren Williams (Rams) (2:45) Wide receivers: Puka Nacua (Rams), Rashid Shaheed (Saints), and Kendrick Bourne (Patriots) (20:18) Tight ends: Zach Ertz (Cardinals), Luke Musgrave (Packers), and Sam LaPorta (Lions) (41:04) Quarterbacks: Brock Purdy (49ers) and Jordan Love (Packers) (50:28) Defenses: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texas, and Indianapolis Colts (56:33) 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Week 1 Recap: Horror for the Steelers and Giants, the TE Apocalypse, and Fantasy No-Shows
The guys recap a bizarre Week 1, beginning with the utter collapse of each of their favorite teams, passing the baton of misery to one another throughout the day. Then, they talk about the terrible performances from all of the quarterbacks who just signed massive contracts (coincidence???), Arthur Smith’s steadfast refusal to give his best players the football, and the minefield that was the TE fantasy landscape in Week 1. Then, they induct their first player into the 2023 Fantasy Burn Book. Check out our Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more!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 Jack Sanders Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NFL Week 1 Start-Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck preview the Week 1 fantasy football slate with categories including the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), Sunday Scaries, the Door Dash Award, a preseason Hype Index, the DK on DK Corner, and much more (2:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (62:34). Check out our Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more! 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kelce-Kupp Catastrophe and Our Favorite Fantasy Over/Unders of 2023
Welcome to another season of Power Hour, where Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck rank something fantasy football or NFL related every Wednesday throughout the regular season. First, the guys discuss the fantasy implications of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's hyperextended knee at practice and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp's visit to a specialist for his hamstring issues (1:49). Next, they kick off this season’s first Power Hour by power ranking their favorite season-long over/unders (14:55). Finally, the guys close with emails (50:55). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Kadarius Toney, Chiefs WR (16:04) DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR (18:34) Geno Smith, Seahawks QB (23:00) Bryce Young, Panthers QB (26:15) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (28:42) Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins QB (33:00) DeVonta Smith, Eagles WR (35:12) Dalton Kincaid, Bills TE (38:22) Kenny Pickett, Steelers QB (40:32) Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR (43:07) Josh Jacobs, Raiders RB (45:23) Deshaun Watson, Browns QB (47:27) 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 Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2023 Fantasy Football Take Purge
Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL- and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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