The Ringer NFL Show

Danny Heifetz, Benjamin Solak, and Steven Ruiz preview Week 3, starting with Packers-Bucs (0:45). With both teams having a bunch of injuries, they discuss how these offenses can attack without some of their main weapons. Then, they predict the Monday morning headlines for Niners-Broncos, Jags-Chargers, Dolphins-Bills, and more (22:35). Lastly, Danny asks Ben and Steven to explain why and how busted coverages happen so often like they did in the Dolphins-Ravens game last week (48:47). 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

Welcome to 'The Scramble'! Every Thursday throughout the season, Sheil Kapadia will be joined by a guest to run through the biggest stories in the NFL and answer your mailbag questions. This week, Sheil is joined by ESPN’s Bill Barnwell for a fun game in which they talk about the potential of the Bengals and Colts to rebound in Week 3 (3:00) and the offensive upside of the Lions and Dolphins (15:00). Then, they close the show with a mailbag segment and answer: Who would be the NFL's most fun two-way player (41:00)? 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: Bill Barnwell Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week, a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week, Nora is joined by The Ringer's own Danny Kelly, who explains why we should not only continue to expect impressive passing performances from Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins' high-speed receiving corp this season, but that we should also keep an eye on the untapped running attack that is characteristic of Mike McDaniel's balanced offensive scheme. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Danny Kelly Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 2. First, they discuss the team of the week, the Dolphins, and where they should be ranked after their comeback win over the Ravens (2:14). Then, Jason tells Austin which teams he is most wrong about in his rankings (9:35). Later, they pick a game of the week and a shame of the week heading into Week 3 (31:47). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss some of the movement on this week’s QB rankings after some solid performances from some young players (43:25). 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

Sheil and Ben get together to share their reactions to the Week 2 NFL action and start the conversation by examining the anemic Bears offense and the exciting changes Mike McDaniel has made for the Dolphins. (9:01) Next, Ben explains the "O-and-Tombstone" phenomenon that often dooms teams that start the season too slowly, while Sheil breaks down Nathaniel Hackett's coaching issues in Denver. (14:30) They end the pod by talking about the Colts' team-building problems, applauding the Jaguars' rejuvenation, and Ben gives us his weekly extra point. (28:47) Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz are joined by Benjamin Solak to discuss Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins' historic comeback win on the road against the Ravens (1:52). Then, they briefly discuss the Niners' victory over the Seahawks, before talking about what Trey Lance’s season-ending injury means for him, the Niners' outlook this season, and in the future (23:50). After that, Nora and Steven get to their winners and losers, which includes the Jaguars, Lions, Patriots, Bucs, and more (36:56). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Benjamin Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dolphins and talk about how each team’s defense matches up against Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa (3:40). Then they predict the Monday morning headlines for Bengals-Cowboys, Seahawks-Niners, and Saints-Bucs (28:49). They wrap up by explaining why Justin Jefferson was able to get so wide open last week, and question whether that'll translate into this week's game against the Eagles(48:51). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sheil is joined by Lindsay Jones to draft the things they are most excited about for Week 2, including Lamar Jackson (7:00), Aaron Rodgers (17:00), and Saquon Barkley (21:00). Then, they team up to answer your mailbag questions from Week 1 (27:00). Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 USA Today’s Jori Epstein, who takes us to Cowboys Time Travel Island and pitches Nora on why Dallas has constantly ended up in an injury conundrum. Will Nora join her on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Jori Epstein 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 are back to discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 1. They start by talking about how it’s not time to panic about the Packers (3:39), before talking about the nightmare start for the Cowboys (12:20). Later, they discuss the Dolphins and other teams rising and falling in the rankings (21:34). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to talk about how his QB rankings will change after Week 1 (34:49). 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

Sheil and Ben get together to share their reactions to the Seahawks’ big win over the Broncos on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Next, they debate whether Justin Jefferson is really as good as he looked during the Vikings’ win over the Packers or if Green Bay just has a horrible defense (20:07). They then statistically dissect both Josh Allen’s and Patrick Mahomes’s Week 1 performances to show how their respective teams’ offensive schemes have improved since last season (33:25). Conversely, Ben is seeing deficiencies in Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense, (44:45) while Sheil predicts a dismal future for the Cowboys after Dak Prescott’s injury (56:51). They end the pod by delivering their weekly Extra Points (1:02:44). Hosts: Ben Solak 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 Princiotti and Steven Ruiz are joined by Ben Solak to discuss the Buccaneers' road win over the Cowboys. They discuss their concern level for the Cowboys offense, especially now that Dak Prescott is reportedly going to miss a few weeks with an injury (3:50). Then, Steven and Nora run through a few winners and losers, such as the Chiefs, Bengals, Patriots, and more (25:29). 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

Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz preview Week 1, starting with the 'Monday Night Football' matchup between the Broncos and Seahawks (0:56). Then, they discuss what the headlines will be on Monday morning after Cowboys-Bucs, Raiders-Chargers, and more (26:15). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Ben, and Steven discuss the Bills' dominant 31-10 win over the Rams. They discuss Josh Allen’s impressive performance, the Rams defense, Matthew Stafford’s arm, and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Danny Kelly to pick the things they are most excited for in the 2022 season, including Russell Wilson in Denver (1:00), second-year quarterbacks (19:00), and Jerry Jones’s postgame press conferences (41:00). Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’! Nora Princiotti talks with a guest about an idea or topic that they feel strongly about, and the guest tries to persuade Nora to agree with them. Our first guest on ‘The Island’ is The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, who tries to sell Nora on the idea that Trevor Lawrence will be a top-10 quarterback by the end of this NFL season. Will she 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

Jason and Austin get together to examine their preseason team power rankings one last time before Week 1 of the NFL season, with special focus on the Rams (3:11), Chargers (7:37), Cowboys (15:09), Titans (22:18), Dolphins (26:15), Raiders (30:29), and Seahawks (37:41) Finally, The Ringer's own Steven Ruiz joins the pod to discuss and debate his QB rankings.(42:20) Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Danny go through the hottest topics in the NFL including Russell Wilson’s new contract, Jimmy G staying in San Francisco, Justin Fields, the Jets, and more (00:46). Also, Sheil answers some of your listener mailbag questions (43:22). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez 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 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