The Ringer NFL Show

Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz make their picks for which teams will make the NFL playoffs. They go division by division, starting in the AFC (0:54) before moving to the NFC (25:20). They finish by making their Super Bowl picks (50:37). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Nora and Ben pick their award winners for the upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Ben Solak and Nora Princiotti Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin start their conversation with Jimmy Garoppolo's new deal in San Francisco and discuss how this will affect Trey Lance's start to the NFL season. Next, they talk about Marcus Mariota and Carson Wentz and speculate how they will perform for their new teams in Atlanta and Washington, respectively.(8:39) They then examine some of the coaches around the league that are either taking on new roles with familiar teams, like Matt Patricia and Joe Judge in New England, or making their head coaching debuts, like Mike McDaniel in Miami and Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas.(19:16) Finally, they touch on the offensive changes in Pittsburgh and some of the exciting WR rookies like Garrett Wilson and Treylon Burks.(31:17) Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben ask the biggest questions that need to be answered for the upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After drafting the most watchable teams in the NFL last week, Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz return to draft and discuss the least watchable teams this season. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Benjamin Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben go through their list of NFL MVP candidates and pick their potential winners for the upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Bryan Curtis discuss three of the biggest NFL media stories heading into the new season. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Bryan Curtis Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin examine some of the QBs in the middle of their rankings who may be operating under short leashes in the upcoming season. First they quickly touch on the "Dangerously Mid-Tier" group and talk about if Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill, or Derek Carr have received enough help from their respective organizations to make an elite jump. Next, they discuss the QBs at the "Flashy Good or Flashy Terrible" level like Kyler Murray (12:43), Jalen Hurts( 17:40), and Matt Ryan (21:33), and ponder if they'll be able to live up their lofty reputations this year. They end the pod by debating if quarterbacks like Daniel Jones (28:00), Jared Goff (30:50), Carson Wentz,(33:30) Baker Mayfield(36:07), and Jameis Winston (38:49) are able to transcend their criticisms and elevate their themselves above "Mostly Bad, Sometimes Good" status. Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz kick off The Ringer's All In Week by discussing the All In-dex, which ranks every team based on how all in they are for this season. They talk about the delusional teams that are too all in and the teams that should be more all in. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Lindsay share their thoughts on the news that Deshaun Watson has now been suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. They discuss Watson’s punishment, Watson and members of the Browns organization's press conferences, and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Sheil’s list, he and Lindsay go through the league and debate which defense will lead the NFL and which ones can also take a leap this upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz draft and discuss the most watchable teams in the league this season. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Benjamin Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Goff and Austin Gayle get together to share their performance evaluations for some of the exciting new talent around the league after the first slate of NFL preseason action and discuss how they are able to develop under the new CBA agreement. Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Steven each pick the three players they believe are ready to take their game to another level in the 2022 season. Hosts: Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben discuss which teams will have the best offenses this season, and which teams just missed out on their top 5 lists. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Danny discuss their biggest sleeper teams heading into the 2022 NFL season. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Danny Heifetz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil Kapadia and Steven Ruiz break down things that they think people are too high on heading into the 2022 NFL season. They discuss the Lions' ‘Hard Knocks’ hype, rookie wide receivers, Russell Wilson on the Broncos, and more. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lindsay Jones gets Kevin Clark on the horn to share some of the offensive coaching and player updates he witnessed at the Chiefs and Bills' respective training camps. First, they examine Kansas City's revamped receiving corps and how they'll affect Patrick Mahomes's QB play (3:16). Then, they discuss Buffalo's new OC, Ken Dorsey, and speculate if he'll be able to elevate Josh Allen's game to the next level this season (14:56). Hosts: Lindsay Jones and Kevin Clark Producers: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz rank NFL quarterbacks based on if they're better, worse, or just about the same as Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz Producer: Kaya McMullen Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti answer 10 questions about first-year head coaches, ranging from most likely to win coach of the year to most likely to go viral. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Lindsay go through the Deshaun Watson ruling, the NFL’s appeal, and what all of it means heading into the 2022-23 season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the news of the suspensions and fines levied against the Miami Dolphins for illegal tampering. They dissect the NFL's ruling, discuss the Dolphins' history of dysfunction under owner Stephen Ross, and make their predictions on how it will affect the team going forward. Hosts: John Jastremski and Sheil Kapadia Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Lindsay get together to share their reactions to the news of Judge Robinson's ruling in the Deshaun Watson case that led to the star quarterback's six-game suspension by the NFL. They examine all the aspects of the decision, and discuss the ramifications of it on the league going forward. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Lindsay Jones Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Lindsay, and Kevin share their thoughts on the six-game suspension handed down to Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and discuss the possibility of the NFL filing an appeal in the coming days. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Lindsay Jones, Kevin Clark Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz team up to try to figure out some of the mystery around what the Patriots offense is going to look like this season. They discuss who they think is going to call plays and what that could look like, expectations for Mac Jones in Year 2, and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz is joined by The Ringer’s new NFL writer, Sheil Kapadia, to discuss some of his hottest takes heading into the 2022-23 season. Host: Danny Heifetz Guest: Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Trey Lance to Matt Ryan, Kevin and Lindsay go through their list of quarterbacks that have the most at stake in the 2022-23 NFL season. Hosts: Kevin Clark and Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven and Danny get together to debate whether the Cincinnati Bengals can repeat their success from last season despite a much harder schedule and an incredibly loaded AFC. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Danny Heifetz Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Solak and Danny Kelly discuss the rookie receivers who they are most excited to see heading into the 2022 NFL season. Hosts: Ben Solak and Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Danny react to Kyler Murray’s five-year, $230 million contract extension. They analyze what the deal could mean for future QB contracts and how the Cardinals can improve this season. Host: Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny and Rodger go through the saddest quarterback competitions heading into the start of training camp. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Rodger Sherman Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Ben go through their most surprising teams heading into of the 2022 NFL season. Host: Kevin Clark and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Ben, and Steven go through their top five cornerbacks and safeties ahead of the 2022 NFL season. Host: Kevin Clark, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Ben, and Steven begin by reacting to the news of Baker Mayfield being traded to the Carolina Panthers. Then, they list their top 10 coaches going into the 2022-23 NFL season. Host: Kevin Clark, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Ben, and Steven list their top 10 receivers going into the 2022-23 NFL season. They follow by speaking with All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson to discuss his top WRs, his inspiration, and his excitement for the Vikings' new offensive scheme. Host: Kevin Clark, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Ben, and Nora react to the news of today’s congressional hearing on the Washington Commanders and Roger Goodell’s testimony. They follow up by listing their top five running backs and tight ends going into the 2022-23 season. Host: Kevin Clark, Ben Solak, and Nora Princiotti Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Ben, and Steven create their list of the top 10 general managers in the NFL going into the 2022-23 season. Host: Kevin Clark, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven are joined by Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp to discuss his contract extension, Sean McVay, the Super Bowl, and what he wants to work on during the upcoming season. Then they discuss the latest NFL news. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven open by discussing the New York Times report on the additional Deshaun Watson sexual misconduct lawsuits and his actions throughout the past few years. They break down the Texans' and Browns' involvement, discuss a potential suspension and what this could mean for Watson’s career. They close by analyzing the Broncos being sold to the Walton-Penner group and Aaron Donald’s contract extension. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Research: Julianna Ress and Dan Comer Copyediting: Craig Gaines and Jack McCluskey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, Steven, and Ben go down their list of people and teams that will make a leap for the upcoming season. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

L.A. Chargers QB Justin Herbert joins the show to talk Brandon Staley, his offseason workouts, deep throws, and the new Chargers defense. Then Kevin, Ben, and Steven discuss the latest offseason news, including updates on Colin Kaepernick and Tua Tagovailoa. Host: Kevin Clark, Steven Ruiz, and Ben Solak Guest: Justin Herbert Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by former NFL tight end and current Fox Sports analyst Greg Olsen to talk about Russell Wilson, almost being a Patriot, and TEU. Then he is later joined by Nora and Ben to discuss the latest offseason news, including about the Pro Bowl, the Steelers, and the 49ers-Jimmy G. saga. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Ben, and Danny break down which teams are off track during their rebuild, which teams are an offseason away, and which teams are ready to compete in the 2022-23 season. They also premiere the Absolute Units segment. Host: Nora Princiotti, Ben Solak, and Danny Heifetz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Steven, and Ben discuss the winners and losers of the NFL schedule release, and potential pivot points in the season. They also give out some schedule superlatives. Hosts: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Steven, and Rodger discuss and pick their best fits for the remaining free agents and conclude the show by giving their spiciest takes heading into the season. Host: Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Rodger Sherman Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven discuss the latest news in the NFL, including DeAndre Hopkins's suspension and Tyrann Mathieu signing with the Saints. They follow by breaking down the '22 draft and the latest in free agency. To close, they are joined by Alex Smith to discuss how to build around a young quarterback, Tyreek Hill, and the competition in the AFC. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Kaelen, and Steven discuss Day 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft and debate which teams made the best additions to their rosters. Hosts: Kevin Clark, Kaelen Jones, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Chris Sutton Production Assistance: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven run through their winners and losers after the first round of the NFL draft. Hosts: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Kaelen make their list of the most important people heading into 2022 NFL draft. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Kaelen Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven react to the news of Deebo Samuel’s trade request, Denzel Ward’s extension, and the Carolina Panthers fiasco. The trio later picks the landing spots for the draft prospects for the 2022 NFL draft. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices