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Kyler's Last Game With Kliff? Plus, Brady Don't Go Back, GM Talk, and More Big Takeaways from Week 14 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Patriots' victory over the Cardinals on 'Monday Night Football.' They then discuss some possible destinations for Tom Brady next season, and examine a Lions team that is building steadily toward sustained success (6:55). Next, Ben details the apparent changing of the guard in the AFC South, while Sheil gets excited about the Dolphins' schedule heading toward the playoffs (31:53). Ben ends the pod with the weekly extra point (55:28). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 14 Recap: Herbert Upsets Tua, Eagles Blow Out the Giants, Lions Beat the Vikings | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss the highly anticipated matchup between the Chargers and Dolphins. They discuss what the Chargers defense was able to do to stunt Tua Tagovailoa and Miami’s offense. They also talk about Justin Herbert’s impressive performance and where this game leaves the Chargers moving forward. Then Nora and Steven pick out their winners and losers for the week, including the Eagles, Jaguars, and Bucs (33:07). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 14 Preview: Giants-Eagles, Dolphins-Chargers, Lions-Vikings | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing an important game in the NFC East. They discuss what it’s going to take for the Giants to hang in their game against the Eagles. Then they predict the Monday morning headlines for Dolphins-Chargers, Jets-Bills, and more (20:03). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Titans Fire Their GM, Jimmy G's Injury, and More NFL Headlines, With J.P. Acosta | The Scramble
Sheil is joined by J.P Acosta from SB Nation to discuss the weeks big story lines including the Titan's firing of GM John Robinson (2:07) and the conflicting reports surrounding Jimmy Garoppollo's injury (10:39). They then examine the Lions' chances to make the playoffs and dissect the obstacles that may prevent the Giants from postseason action (19:23). Next, they look forward to the Week 14 slate with a special focus on the Jets overachieving season and their bright future (29:57). They end the pod by digging into the weekly mailbag (39:26). Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: J.P Acosta Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lions Should Build Around Jared Goff | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Danny Kelly, who details why the Detroit Lions should make Jared Goff their franchise QB. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 14 NFL Power Rankings: The Steelers and Niners Are on the Rise, Plus Who Are the Real Super Bowl Contenders? | Power Rankers
Austin and Jason discuss how the NFL power rankings have changed after Week 13. First, Jason wants to sort through how many teams have a chance to win the Super Bowl (0:54). Then, they discuss the team of the week, the Bengals, and whether they are a true contender (7:38). After that, they get into the two biggest movers on this week’s rankings, the Niners and the Steelers (14:48), before discussing some teams that Austin doesn’t know what to do with (28:12). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the pod to talk Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow, and Geno Smith (56:42). Hosts: Austin Gayle and Jason Goff Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Saints Tanking? Plus, the Bengals Fan Experience, Press Man Coverage vs. Tua, and More Big Takeaways From Week 13 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Buccaneers' furious comeback win over the Saints on 'Monday Night Football.' They then examine Jalen Hurts's irreplaceable role within the Eagles' offensive scheme, and explain why the Bengals are the most fun team in the NFL (8:01). Next, Ben shows us why the 49ers' win on Sunday is not necessarily the blueprint to beat the Dolphins, before they both debate how many teams are in the NFC Super Bowl race (24:11). They end the pod by revealing their predictions for the no. 7 seed in the AFC playoff picture (50:14). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 13 Recap: Bengals Beat the Chiefs Again, Niners Lose Jimmy G in a Win, Vikings Win Another Close Game | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to talk about Joe Burrow and the Bengals, who are now 3-0 against the Chiefs dating back to last season. They also talk about what makes the Bengals such a tough matchup. Then, they discuss the Niners' big win over the Dolphins, and how losing Jimmy Garoppolo for the season due to a broken foot changes their Super Bowl hopes (19:49). Then, Nora and Steven run through a few winners and losers of the week, including the Vikings, Eagles, and Ravens (37:57). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 13 Preview: Chiefs-Bengals, Niners-Dolphins, and Titans-Eagles | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven preview two games to start the show this week. They start with a rematch of the AFC championship game between the Bengals-Chiefs. They discuss how both teams have changed since that game and what will make this game different. Then they preview Dolphins-Niners and talk about the offensive philosophies for both teams, as well as how their defenses match up with their opposing offenses. They later predict the Monday morning headlines for a few other games, including Titans-Eagles (36:10). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 13 Predictions! Cowboys the Team to Beat? Legit Jets Buzz? All-In on Trevor Lawrence? | The Scramble
Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Kelly to predict the biggest story lines that will come out of this weekend’s games, including why the Cowboys will emerge as the class of the NFC (18:00). Plus, they share why Sunday will be a prove-it game for Mike White (2:00), explain what a win would do for the Commanders (12:00), and talk Dolphins-49ers (31:00). Finally, they close the show by answering your mailbag questions (39:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Broncos Should Get Rid of Russell Wilson | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, who argues that the Denver Broncos should get rid of their quarterback. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 13 NFL Power Rankings: The Cowboys and Bengals Make a Big Jump, Plus How Good Are the Jets With Mike White? | Power Rankers
Austin is joined by Lindsay Jones to discuss how the NFL power rankings have changed following Week 12. First, they discuss the team of the week, the Chiefs, and what makes their offense so much better than the rest of the league (3:47). Then, they get into the two biggest movers on this week’s rankings, the Cowboys and Bengals, and what prompted their rise (16:20). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the pod to talk Mike White, Justin Herbert, and Russell Wilson (55:30). Hosts: Austin Gayle and Lindsay Jones Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Pickett Stays Afloat, New England Is the Worst-Coached Team In the AFC East, the Ravens Are Fine, and More Big Takeaways from Week 12 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Steelers' gritty win over the Colts on 'Monday Night Football.' They then take a close look at the fraudulent Bucs and throw some cold water on the Seahawks' fluctuating success story (8:46). Next, Sheil shows us how Bill Belichick is leading the Patriots astray, and Ben lets us know that the Ravens and Lamar Jackson are going to be great going forward despite their stumble versus the Jaguars on Sunday (30:08). Finally, they debate their top seven playoff contenders, and Ben gives us the weekly extra point (57:07). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 12 Recap: Eagles Run All Over the Packers, Bengals Win a Tight Road Game, and Raiders Win a Shootout | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to talk about the AFC North after the Bengals win and the Ravens lose, leaving both teams at 7-4 atop the division (2:10). Then, Nora and Steven recap the rest of the Week 12 games by picking their winners and losers for the week, including the Chargers, Seahawks, and Packers (26:36). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 12 Preview: Giants-Cowboys, Patriots-Vikings, Bengals-Titans | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven preview the Thanksgiving games and a couple of Sunday games, including Bengals-Titans (36:25). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 12 Power Rankings: Cowboys and Niners Ascend, and the Dysfunctional Cardinals | Power Rankers
Austin is joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the change in the power rankings following Week 11. First, they discuss the top tier of playoff contenders in the NFL (01:41), including the Cowboys (07:18) and 49ers (11:20). Then, they discuss the dysfunction in Arizona (19:54) and whether Jalen Hurts can lead the Eagles to championship contention (27:36). Finally, they discuss their game of the week (37:48) and the suspect play of Zach Wilson (49:33). Host: Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan's Best Niners Team, the End of the Zach Wilson Era, Joe Burrow the Elevator, and More Big Takeaways from Week 11 | Extra Point Taken
Sheil and Ben get together to share their reactions to the 49ers' blowout win over the Cardinals on 'Monday Night Football.' They then declare the Ravens the early trade deadline winners, and discuss why Zach Wilson is holding the Jets back (10:18). Next, they detail how the Lions have righted their ship, and why Joe Burrow should be considered among the best QBs in the league (29:50). Finally, Ben lists all the reasons why Denver should fire Nathaniel Hackett, and Sheil eliminates 14 teams from the NFL playoff picture (51:20). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 11 Recap: Chiefs Win Another Thriller Against the Chargers, and the Cowboys Blow Out the Vikings | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss Patrick Mahomes leading the Chiefs to another comeback win over the Chargers. They also talk about where this leaves the Chargers in their fight to make the playoffs (1:30). Then, Nora and Steven talk about their winners and losers for the week, including the Cowboys, Jets, Bears and more (26:02). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 11 Preview: Vikings-Cowboys, Chargers-Chiefs, Jets-Pats | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start with Vikings-Cowboys and discuss Minnesota’s offense, how the Cowboys offense can attack the Vikings defense, and more (2:36). Then they predict the Monday-morning headlines for Jets-Pats, Chiefs-Chargers, and more (19:33). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lamar Jackson? Josh Allen? Picking the Six Most Interesting NFL Story Lines | The Scramble
This week, Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones to pick who they believe will be the most interesting people in football the rest of the season. They discuss Josh Allen's mini-slump (3:00) and what Lamar Jackson has at stake (8:00). Plus, they reveal whether they believe this will be Derek Carr’s last season in Vegas (17:00) and explain why it’s time for Zach Wilson to prove himself (31:00). Finally, they close the show by answering mailbag questions (40:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings Can Win the Super Bowl | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is Tyler Dunne of 'Go Long,' who argues that the Minnesota Vikings are real championship contenders. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Tyler Dunne Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins Crack the Top Five, Raiders Sink, and Why the Eagles are Still on Top | Power Rankers
Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted after Week 10 . They start by discussing why the Dolphins and Mike McDaniel’s offense makes them Super Bowl contenders (04:38). Then, they examine the fall of the Raiders after losing to the Colts in Jeff Saturday’s coaching debut (15:55). Next, they explain why the Vikings are still ranked below the Bills despite their stunning win (31:04). Finally, Steven Ruiz joins to discuss Kirk Cousins’s play this season and why the criticism towards Justin Herbert is unjustified (51:21). Hosts: Austin Gayle and Jason Goff Guest: Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Colts’ Sunday Was Not About Saturday, Sean Payton’s Imminent Return, McDaniel Is the New McVay, and More Big Takeaways From Week 10 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil begin their review of Week 10 action by debating how much influence new coach Jeff Saturday had on the Indianapolis Colts’ impressive win over the Raiders. They then go over all the reasons to not be concerned about the Bills’ collapse against the Vikings, and reveal that there are nearly as many reasons to fear for the Saints’ dim future (9:18). Next, Sheil speculates on Sean Payton’s next coaching destination, and Ben tells the Rams to give Matthew Stafford a rest if Cooper Kupp is unavailable the rest of the season (28:33). They end the pod by talking about how Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel’s star is shining similarly to another big coaching name from last year, and Ben gives the week’s Extra Point (46:15). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 10 Recap: The Vikings' Improbable Win in Buffalo, Bucs Win in Germany, and Jeff Saturday is 1-0 | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to recap the chaotic victory the Vikings had over the Bills. They discuss the Vikings' ability to be a legit contender, and if they have any concern with Josh Allen’s recent string of turnovers (2:40). Then, Nora and Steven pick out their winners and losers from the week, including the Chiefs, Bucs, Browns, Raiders, and more (28:03). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 10 Preview: Vikings-Bills, Browns-Dolphins, Cowboys-Packers | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start off by previewing Vikings-Bills, and how Buffalo’s offense may fare depending on Josh Allen’s elbow injury (02:56). They also discuss whether the Vikings can be taken seriously with Kirk Cousins as their quarterback (09:35). Later, they predict the Monday morning headlines for Seahawks-Bucs, Cowboys-Packers, and more (19:07). Hosts: Ben Solak, Danny Heifetz, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Midseason Awards! | The Scramble
Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to share their NFL award predictions at the midway point of the season. They give their picks for MVP (1:00), Offensive Player of the Year (23:00), Comeback Player of the Year (37:00), and more. Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (43:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jets Have the Best Defense in the NFL | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s John Jastremski, who argues that the New York Jets have the best defensive unit in the NFL. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: John Jastremski Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Colts Fall, Jets Continue to Climb, and Why Mahomes Is the Clear MVP Frontrunner | Power Rankers
Austin is joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss how the NFL power rankings have changed following Week 9. First, they talk about the Jets and why they are the team of the week following their big win against the Bills (3:48). Then they discuss the team with the biggest fall of the week, the Colts, and why their recent coaching change is so frustrating (12:08). They also talk about some teams that Austin doesn’t know what to do with, including the Bengals, Cardinals, and Bears (21:35). Later, they break down the MVP race and why Patrick Mahomes is the clear frontrunner (46:24). Host: Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ravens Are on a Run, Upheaval in Indianapolis, Justin Fields Is At the Head of His Class, and More Big Takeaways from Week 9 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil start the podcast by sharing their reactions to the Ravens' decisive victory over the Saints on 'Monday Night Football.' They then dive into the Colts' firing head coach Frank Reich, detail Indianapolis' recent history of organizational miscues, and comment on owner Jim Irsay's peculiar press conference.(5:22) Next, Ben explains why Justin Fields's star is on the rise in Chicago while Sheil is less optimistic about Aaron Rodgers's future in Green Bay.(28:51) They end the pod by giving flowers to the Jets' impressive defensive performance this year and debating their early AFC playoff seeding predictions.(46:46) Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 9 Recap: Patrick Mahomes Carries Chiefs Over Titans, Dolphins Outlast Bears, and Jets Shock Bills | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss Patrick Mahomes's heroic performance in the Chiefs' comeback victory against the Titans (01:08). Then, Nora and Steven go through their winners and losers of the week, including the Dolphins, Seahawks, Bills, and Falcons (20:29). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 9 Preview: Chiefs-Titans, Bucs-Rams, Dolphins-Bears | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven preview Week 9 starting with a battle between two AFC division leaders in the Chiefs and Titans. They discuss why the Titans have had past success against the Chiefs and if that will continue this week (2:43). Then they talk about the Bucs-Rams game and why these two teams are struggling right now. Later they predict the Monday morning headlines for Dolphins-Bears, Chargers-Falcons, and more (26:33). Hosts: Ben Solak, Danny Heifetz, Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Is Patrick Mahomes’s Most Impressive Season | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Austin Gayle, who argues that 2022-23 is Patrick Mahomes’s best campaign. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Austin Gayle Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping the NFL Trade Deadline
Nora and Steven recap a busy NFL trade deadline. They discuss the biggest moves of the day, including Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins, Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars, and some of the other trades that caught their attention. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 9 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers Rise, Rams Fall, and What Is Wrong With Joe Burrow and the Bengals? | Power Rankers
Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 8. Jason starts by digging into the Bengals and what went wrong on 'Monday Night Football' (1:18). Then, they discuss Austin’s team of the week, the 49ers, and why he has them so high in his rankings (11:56). Later, they discuss the fall of the Rams (0:00), before talking about Chase Claypool getting traded to the Bears (17:22). Finally, Steven Ruiz joins the show to answer for Trevor Lawrence and talk about Joe Burrow (41:12). Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bengals Shrink Without Ja'Marr, Pete Carroll for Coach of the Year, The NFC's Three-Team Race, and More Big Takeaways from Week 8 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Cleveland Browns' dominating win over the Cincinnati Bengals on 'Monday Night Football.' Then Sheil sends a heartfelt apology to Pete Carroll while Ben explains why the Bears sending Roquan Smith to the Ravens is just step zero of their rebuild.(10:38) Next, they talk about the NFC teams that are most likely to make it to championship weekend and give some much deserved flowers to Carolina Panthers QB P.J. Walker.(31:15) They end the pod by trying to figure out what's going on with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville and Ben uses this week's extra point to detail his trade deadline wishlist.(45:11) Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 8 Recap: The Niners Beat the Rams Again, the Falcons Are Division Leaders, and the Raiders Get Shut Out | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the 49ers' impressive performance on the road against the Rams (0:51). Then, Ben stays to discuss the crazy game in the NFC South that saw the Falcons beat the Panthers in overtime (26:02). Then, Nora and Steven get to their winners and losers from Week 8, including the Dolphins, Jets, Titans, and more (36:29). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 8 Preview: Giants-Seahawks, Packers-Bills, Niners-Rams | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start with the game plan and discuss what the Giants and Seahawks have done to get off to their surprisingly good starts this season(2:20). They also discuss whether the Giants should re-sign Daniel Jones. Then, they predict Monday morning's headlines for Packers-Bills, Niners-Rams, Patriots-Jets, and more (26:25). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers Cooked? Hope for Colts? What's up With Mac? Crystal Ball Time! | The Scramble
This week, Sheil is joined by Underdog Fantasy’s Josh Norris to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the future for five different teams. They discuss what the future holds for the Patriots QBs (3:00), and wonder what sort of success the Colts will have with Sam Ehlinger as their quarterback (11:00). Then, they choose the most likely ending to the Broncos' (21:00) and Giants' (28:00) seasons, and share their thoughts on whether Aaron Rodgers could be on his way out of Green Bay (38:00). Finally, Sheil and Josh close the show by answering your mailbag questions (49:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Josh Norris Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abolish the Trade Deadline | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones, who explains her reasoning for why the NFL should get rid of the trade deadline. Will Nora join her on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: Raiders and Bengals Rise, Plus Where Are We With the Chargers? | Power Rankers
Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 7. First, they discuss who is the fourth-best team in the league (02:12). Then, they break down why the resurgent offenses of the Bengals (06:10) and Raiders (14:06) may lift them up the rankings as the season continues. Also, they try to make sense of where the Chargers are heading into the bye week (25:23). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to talk about this week’s QB rankings, and the future of quarterbacks such as Ryan Tannehill and Justin Fields (44:19). Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eberflus Outcoached Belichick, the Bengals Offense Has Figured It Out, the Chargers Are Depressing. and More Big Takeaways From Week 7 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Bears' shocking win over the Patriots on 'Monday Night Football.' Ben then explains why we should put an asterisk on all the talk about the Cincinnati Bengals' suddenly refocused offensive scheme (10:38). Next, Sheil names the NFL teams that should be calling the Patriots about Mac Jones while Ben tries to fix the Colts with a mobile quarterback (20:43). They end the pod by exposing the Chargers' and Falcons' anemic output and delivering the weekly extra point (42:01). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 7 Recap: Chiefs Pull Away from the Niners, Seahawks Are Atop the NFC West, and the Bengals Offense is Back | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss the Chiefs' win over the Niners(2:35). Then, Nora and Steven pick their winners and losers for the week, including the Seahawks, Bengals, Colts, and more (25:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 7 Preview: Niners-Chiefs, Lions-Cowboys, and Jags-Giants | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven didn’t pick a game of the week. So instead they predicted Monday morning headlines for a bunch of games, including the Super Bowl rematch between the Niners and Chiefs, Dak Prescott returning against the Lions, and much more. Toward the end, they discuss what kind of impact offensive-line play has had on teams that are overachieving, compared to teams that are underachieving (42:35). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Steven Ruiz, and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mock Trade Mania! Five Players Who Could Be on the Move | The Scramble
This week, Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Kelly to explore five mock trades that benefit both teams. They propose trades for Christian McCaffrey (2:00), David Montgomery (10:00), Chase Claypool (15:00), Kendrick Bourne (25:00), and Darius Slayton (31:00) and share other teams that may also have interest. Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday Thunder Dome | The Island
Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman, who came up with a comprehensive plan to improve ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Rodger Sherman Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: Giants and Jets Continue to Climb, Plus Can the Vikings Be Trusted? | Power Rankers
Austin is joined by former NFL receiver James Jones to discuss the how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 6. They start by discussing the Giants and if they are as good as their record indicates (1:41). Then, they break down why the Ravens should still be optimistic about their season (8:11). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the show to talk about why he still doesn’t trust the Vikings (19:05), before discussing his QB rankings, and how the Patriots and Cowboys can learn from what has happened with Bailey Zappe and Cooper Rush (38:03). Host: Austin Gayle Guests: James Jones and Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broncos Offense Sputters, Parity Isn’t Fun, the Bucs Need a Software Update, and More Big Takeaways from Week 6 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil kick off the pod by sharing their reactions to the Chargers’ clunky win over the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.' Next, they break down the mismanagement of the Arizona Cardinals—from coaching decisions, on-field performance, to the front office—and how the team as presently constructed cannot be run back (12:00). They then examine Tampa Bay’s offensive philosophy (19:21), tip their caps to the OG coaches of the league (27:35), and raise concerns regarding the Browns defense (35:04). They end the pod by discussing the Jets’ potential QB decision in the offseason (44:32), and the weekly extra point by Ben (51:07). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 6 Recap: Bills Outlast the Chiefs, Eagles Remain Undefeated, Packers and Bucs Struggle | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to recap the Bills' impressive victory over the Chiefs. They discuss the impact of Von Miller, what made the difference in the game, and look ahead to potential meetings between these two down the line (2:02). Then, Nora and Steven discuss their winners and losers, including the Vikings, Jags, the NFC West, and more (26:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 6 Preview: Bills-Chiefs, Eagles-Cowboys, Giants-Ravens, and More | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing one of the biggest games of the season between the Bills and Chiefs (1:20). Then they discuss how one might try to stop these elite QB’s. Later on they predict the Monday morning headlines for Eagles-Cowboys, Giants-Ravens, and more (19:05). They wrap up by holding a funeral for the Carolina Panthers season (45:37). Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Danny Heifetz, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Offseason Acquisition Check-In | The Scramble
Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti to follow up on the biggest offseason trades and coaching hires and rank how the teams are feeling five weeks into the season. They discuss the quarterbacks (4:00) and wide receivers (14:00) who changed teams and choose the best and worst new head coaches (25:00). Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email [email protected] for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Nora Princiotti Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices