The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the end of the Ben McAdoo era in N.Y. (01:00), the Seahawks' win over the Eagles (08:30), the victorious Vikings (15:30), Rob Gronkowski's late hit (20:00), the mediocrity of the AFC West (22:15), and wrap up the show by giving out some awards (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier are joined by Ringer video writer Joel Solomon to run through their picks of the week: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons (2:43), Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (3:50), Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (5:51), Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (7:27), and Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 13, including why the NFC should be rooting for the Vikings over the Falcons (04:30), why the Saints defense need not fear the Panthers offense (12:00), and how the Eagles-Seahawks game could get ugly for Seattle (24:00). Then, the guys discuss why the Giants should have done whatever it takes to extend Eli Manning’s starting streak (30:45) and what makes this version of the Patriots' offense terrifying (34:30). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show with some starts and sits for your fantasy football regular-season finale (39:00), including why the Eagles backfield is unreliable for fantasy moving forward (41:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recapped Week 12, including why Joe Flacco shouldn’t be allowed to play in prime time anymore (01:00), why no one wants to face the Falcons in the NFC playoffs (03:30), and why it’s the Rams' defense that deserves more credit for the team's success this year (11:00). Then, the guys discuss some breakout stars who surprised us this season (15:00) and explain why the Texans are the best out-of-the-running team (22:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss why the Steelers seem to play down to their competition (39:00) and how the Seahawks can scrape together a playoff run despite a depleted defense and no run game (43:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Ben McAdoo's decision to bench Eli Manning (01:00), Joe Flacco's check-down routine (18:15), Miami's many struggles (33:30), and the college football coaching carousel (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Raiders' bout with the Broncos, fistfight and all (3:05); the Rams' hard-fought win over the Saints (7:05); and the Falcon's progression (16:15) and the Chiefs' lack thereof (19:05). Then they talk about Jimmy G's first touchdown in San Francisco (25:05) and close out with some awards (28:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to some great Thanksgiving action, including the Vikings and Case Keenum putting it all together, Dak Prescott's subpar play, and the Chargers becoming the scariest wild-card contender. Then the guys preview Week 12 by discussing how we arrived in a world where Saints-Rams is the game of the week, why the Bills can’t decide if they are tanking or not and why it might be time for the Packers to move on from Mike McCarthy. Finally Danny Kelly joins the show to offer his Week 12 fantasy sleeper picks, including the Rams receiver that will step up in the absence of Robert Woods, the surprise tight end you should start, and Thomas Rawls potentially providing some value in your lineup this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Seattle's loss to the Falcons on Monday night (01:00), preview the three Thanksgiving Day games (13:30), examine the Jack Del Rio situation in Oakland (27:15), and evaluate the draft stocks of Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap an exciting Week 11, including why the Falcons are in the best position to claim an NFC wild-card spot (01:00), how the Eagles are still improving (07:00), why the horrible decision to start Nathan Peterman makes the Bills look like hypocrites (28:00), and how the Chargers have a clear path to the AFC playoffs (32:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain the Chiefs’ drop-off from the best team in the league to a mediocre one (36:45). Finally, the Ringer’s Chris Ryan and the guys analyze Doug Pederson’s hairstyle (44:45) and contemplate whether Eagles fans should book trips to the Super Bowl (52:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Eagles' dominating win over Dallas, Jason Garrett's clapping, and the playoff picture heading into Week 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier scrutinize the Tennessee Titans’ flaws as related to their loss in Thursday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1:25) and run through their picks for the weekend: Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (4:22), Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens (6:50), Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings (8:14), Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (11:02), and Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Thursday night’s Titans vs. Steelers game, including how the SkyCam main angle could be the future of football viewing (01:00) and where Antonio Brown ranks on the all-time wide receiver list (07:45). Then the guys preview Week 11, including why we need to admit that Rams vs. Vikings is the best matchup of the season so far (13:15), how the Cowboys will lose badly to the Eagles on Sunday night (20:00), and why it’s time for Dallas to fire Jason Garrett (39:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to tell you which players from this week’s less interesting matchups could lead your fantasy team to victory (48:30), and the guys predict next week’s biggest headlines (62:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi sits down with Tate Frazier to discuss Ben McAdoo's future with the Giants (02:30), the Chargers' innovative ways of losing (06:30), the lack of detail in Oakland (11:00), what's wrong in Denver (16:00), big coaching positions opening up in the NCAA (24:30), and Roger Goodell's contract negotiations (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 10, including the Rams, Saints, and Vikings winning in unique ways (04:00); what the Cowboys' coaches should have done on Sunday (17:00); and how the Steelers can turn around their offensive struggles by changing the game plan for Big Ben (24:45). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss some reasons why—even after the team struggled against the Browns—people shouldn’t sleep on the Lions (43:00) and how the Titans have snuck up on everyone in the AFC (50:15). Finally The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman explains why the 49ers winning was actually a bad thing (57:30) and Kevin makes a case for flexing better matchups to 'Monday Night Football' (67:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Saints' trampling of the Bills (2:20), the Steelers' hard-fought win over the Colts (14:34), the Eagles' Super Bowl plans (18:00), and what's going on in Dallas (21:52). Then they address the Broncos' defense (29:00) and close out with some awards around the league (31:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the devastating Richard Sherman injury (1:12) and dive into their picks for the weekend: New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills (4:27), Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars (5:40), Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams (7:51), Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins (9:14), and Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons (11:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 10, including why Richard Sherman’s injury further muddies the unpredictable NFC (01:00), how the Saints built one of the best defenses in one offseason (07:00), and why the NFL needs to hold off on 'Thursday Night Football' until after Thanksgiving (29:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some wide receiver sleeper starts for your fantasy team (40:00) and to explain how Rod Smith could take over the Cowboys backfield (51:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer next week’s headlines, including how we are entering a stretch of the schedule when Super Bowl contenders will finally emerge (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of The Ringer NFL Show, Robert Mays and Kevin Clark take a midseason look at what has been the most complicated season in the history of the league. Danny Kelly joins to explain why the play on the field has seemed uninspired (03:45), but points out the fun things there are to celebrate this season (17:00). Then, Bryan Curtis and the guys discuss the myriad of significant off-field issues, including the cartoonish rift between Jerry Jones and Roger Goodell (22:45) and how the pregame player protests have already been successful (28:30). Plus, Claire McNear joins the show to talk about the player health and safety (37:00), including the one thing that could actually lead to the end of the NFL (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Lions' success at Lambeau (04:00), emerging issues in Indianapolis (10:30), a tactical mistake by John Lynch (19:00), coaching opportunities opening up in the college game (25:45), and the origin of the Raiders uniform (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 9 in the NFL by discussing how much Packers coach Mike McCarthy owes Aaron Rodgers for keeping his job this long (02:00), why Carson Wentz is the story of the NFL (07:45), and what Rams coach Sean McVay has done to lead the race for Coach of the Year (15:00). Then the guys talk about how A.J. Green's and Mike Evans’s aggressive actions are proof that the Bengals and Bucs have given up (19:00), why the Saints are a more realistic contender than the Jaguars (27:30), and how the Colts are ruining their franchise by mishandling Andrew Luck’s injury (36:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain how Kirk Cousins took down the Seahawks (43:30), and the guys offer their lasting impressions from Week 9 (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the dominating performances by the Rams and Eagles (6:15), Kirk Cousins's upset in Seattle (12:30), Ben McAdoo's hot seat (18:45), and the Jaguars taking a stand against Leonard Fournette (32:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier lament the Deshaun Watson injury (0:58), then predict five big matchups of the weekend: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (2:23), Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants (4:05), Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles (5:50), Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (7:52), and Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys (9:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 9 in the NFL, discussing how the football gods took away the only fun thing we had when Deshaun Watson was lost for the season (04:25), why the Texans should sign Colin Kaepernick (29:15), and how the best matchup within the Cowboys-Chiefs game is between two guys you may have never heard of (32:33). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to redeem himself after his recent “Dark Knight” slump (36:46) and offers a backup tight end who could lead your fantasy team to victory this week (45:00). Plus, Joel Solomon joins to discuss why Brock Osweiler is destined for success (53:15), and the guys predict next week’s biggest headlines (59:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier join up with Bill Simmons to break down the Patriots parting ways with Jimmy Garoppolo (02:00), whether the Buffalo Bills are the best in the AFC East (23:15), the problems in Carolina (37:00), the Texans shipping out Duane Brown (42:00), how the 49ers landed Jerry Rice (45:00), the mess in Miami (49:30), and the success of the Eagles (59:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the big trades from the past 24 hours, and examine how Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers changes the entire league (02:00) and why the NFL trade deadline feels like the NBA and MLB deadlines this year (11:15). Then the guys recognize the teams that are separating from the pack (21:00) and discuss whether anyone can compete with the Eagles or Seahawks in the NFC (27:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins to explain how the Patriots defense is actually good now (42:30), and why the Bills' offensive improvements make them a contender (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Russell Wilson's and Deshaun Watson's performances in a classic in Seattle (03:00), Case Keenum and the Vikings leaving London with a win over Cleveland (10:30), the legitimacy of the Bills (13:00), and a hot seat in Tampa Bay (15:00). Then they turn their focus to trade rumors around the league (17:00), the Falcons squeaking by the Jets (32:45), and the lowly Los Angeles Chargers (34:00). They wrap up by previewing the 'Monday Night Football' matchup between the Chiefs and the Broncos (37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier run through this weekend’s five most interesting matchups: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns (1:37), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (3:44), Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills (5:49), Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints (7:00), and Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays prepare you for Week 8, with discussions on Deshaun Watson and the Texans going to Seattle (05:30), a classic matchup in the NFC East (19:15), and if the NFL needs a universal bye week (27:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to share why the Vikings' receivers are in for a big week in fantasy (37:00), and unveil the latest DK's Dark Knight (50:00). To wrap up, Joel Solomon chimes in to play another edition of Am I Crazy ... (56:00), as well another round of the Over/Under Rotten Tomatoes game (62:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the real deal (0:20), question how good the New England Patriots actually are (8:10), wonder if the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade Martavis Bryant (10:50), and discuss Joe Mixon’s recent comments (13:25). Then they speculate how top draft prospects could impact the pros (19:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark wrap up Week 7 in the NFL by looking at how this bizarre season has made for the most possible contenders at this point in the year (3:55), why the Seahawks and Vikings are the only teams we actually know right now (11:20), and whether the Patriots can win a title with the worst defense in the league (25:20). Then 'Talk the Thrones' cohost Mallory Rubin joins to explain how Joe Flacco admitted that the Ravens are completely broken (39:00) and why the Steelers don’t need Martavis Bryant (49:10). Finally Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 7, including why the NFL needs to dial back the amount of football on television (56:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Steve Sarkisian’s bizarre play calling for the Falcons (01:45), how pathetic the Panthers looked in Chicago (05:00), the resurgence of the Steelers and the Bills (10:00), Chuck Pagano's future with Indianapolis (16:00), what losing Carson Palmer means to the Arizona Cardinals (20:15), and the Cowboys' impressive win in San Francisco (22:45). They close by giving out some awards (32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier celebrate Thursday night’s exciting Kansas City Chiefs–Oakland Raiders matchup (0:28) and look ahead to the weekend’s six most intriguing games: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (5:00), New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (6:13), Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (7:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (8:23), Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (10:03), and Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (10:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly get you set for Week 7, including why the Super Bowl rematch between the Falcons and Patriots is already a disappointment (03:00), how an Eagles win on Monday night will solidify them as a contender (10:00), and why the Dolphins should bench Jay Cutler immediately (19:45). Then, Danny explains why some fantasy matchup rankings are misleading, including why Russell Wilson should not be in your lineup this week (24:30). Plus, Joel Solomon joins the show to discuss whether Andy Reid is the most indecisive coach of all time (35:30), and the guys decide who will score higher: the Dolphins or the Rotten Tomatoes rating for 'Snowman' (42:00). Finally, Kevin and Danny explain how an MVP favorite will emerge in prime time this weekend (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss whether Brett Hundley can solve the quarterback conundrum in Green Bay (03:00), Dirk Koetter in the hot seat (15:00), James Washington's draft stock (25:00), and a questionable move by the Raiders (29:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap another wild week in the NFL, including how the biggest losers in the Aaron Rodgers injury are the fans (04:30), why the Seahawks are now the favorite in the NFC (08:15), and how the NFL came to have its most even playing field of all time (19:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Saints defense is legit (32:15) and how the Falcons are systematically flawed on offense (37:00). Finally, Ringer NBA writer John Gonzalez stops by to celebrate NBA opening night and discuss whether Carson Wentz is the MVP favorite (42:30), before Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 6 (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Aaron Rodgers's injury (02:15), the lack of firepower in Atlanta (10:00), the wide-open MVP race (15:00), the underperforming Raiders (19:15), and the mess in Cleveland's front office (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier recap last week’s games (0:40) and preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (5:10), Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (6:15), Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars (7:20), Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs (9:20), and Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders (12:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 6, with discussions on how the Chiefs might prove to be flawless (04:00), why the Patriots must win against the Jets (09:00), and the reason “Jaguars” and “Super Bowl champions” belong in the same sentence (18:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to tell you whom to start and sit this week in fantasy football (28:00), and to explain why Beast Mode should be returning to glory against the Chargers (31:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin welcome The Ringer’s Joel Solomon to contemplate how the Giants may go 0-16 (39:15), and how vultures will be circling Big Ben and the Steelers if they lose on Sunday (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the end of the Eli era in New York (02:30), the biggest problem most teams face on the field (07:45), the future for the Bears and Mitchell Trubisky (15:45), how Adrian Peterson will fit into the Arizona offense (22:30), and Gary Andersen's departure from Oregon State (26:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 5, including how the Jaguars have built a new model for success in the NFL (04:30), why Big Ben might be afraid to play football every Sunday (11:30), and which teams are actually the best in the NFC (18:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Texans' defensive injuries will lead to more exciting performances from Deshaun Watson (39:00), and how Alex Smith has become the fourth-best quarterback in the league (41:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin field some interesting listener questions from Twitter (47:00), and the guys offer their lasting impressions, including why it’s a bad idea to legislate politics out of the NFL right now (55:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down an impressive performance from Carson Wentz and the Eagles (03:00), the end of the 2004 QB draft class (07:00), the return of the Seahawks' defense (10:00), the wounded Giants (18:30), and the Jaguars winning in Pittsburgh (22:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special mini-podcast, The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions (1:52), Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles (2:51), Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (3:56), Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys (5:19), and Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders (6:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for NFL’s Week 5, including why Seahawks-Rams is the most interesting matchup of the season so far (06:45), how Deshaun Watson might get into big trouble against the Chiefs defense (10:15), and why the Cowboys might never be as good as they were a season ago (20:30). Then, Kevin recommends full tank mode for the Giants (24:30), Robert predicts a big day for the Jacksonville D-line against Pittsburgh (32:45), and Danny Kelly joins the show to tell fantasy fans why now is the time to make trades for Dez Bryant and Sammy Watkins (38:00). Finally, The Ringer’s Joel Solomon stops by to discuss how Mitchell Trubisky is already one of the best Bears quarterbacks of all time (50:30), and Robert and Kevin anticipate next week's biggest NFL headlines (58:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier banter about the lack of clock management in Washington's loss to Kansas City (01:00), a brilliant PR move by Hue Jackson (13:00), the woeful Joe Flacco (17:00), and what the four winless teams have in common (22:00). Then they take a look at the best job in college football (25:45) and discuss whether Sam Darnold will stay in school next year (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap a wild Week 4 in the NFL, examining why a prolific Deshaun Watson makes the Texans one of the scariest teams (02:45), why the Patriots have by far the biggest flaw of any contender (11:45), and how Seahawks-Rams has become the most exciting Week 5 matchup (19:30). Then, The Ringer’s Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why our days of enjoying Beast Mode in Oakland might be short-lived (32:30), and Rodger Sherman joins to debate whether the Cowboys can still be the best team in the NFC East (44:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 4, including a reminder that good coaching is just as important as good playing (55:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier analyze the personnel problem in New England (02:30), the Deshaun Watson effect in Houston (06:00), a big win in Big D for Sean McVay and the Rams (13:00). Then they predict the media's response to Jay Cutler's performance (16:30) and give out some awards for this week (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dig into Week 4 in the NFL, beginning with a recap of the Bears vs. Packers game that reminded everyone how serious head injuries are in the NFL (02:00). Then, the guys discuss why this is the weekend when we learn how good the Panthers and Patriots are (11:30), how the Rams high-powered offense will finally be tested in Dallas (18:00), and why the Jaguars are the real deal (28:00). Plus, Mike Lombardi joins the show to explain how we are likely watching the end of the Big Ben era in Pittsburgh (37:00) and Danny Kelly calls in with some not-so-obvious fantasy matchup plays for Week 4 (54:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer their headlines for next week, including how pregame protests will continue to rule the news cycle (62:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Bryan Curtis predict the effects of recent events from the week in football by questioning what the NFL’s united front in response to President Trump's comments means (1:21), debating how diagnosing CTE in living people would stifle the popularity of football (11:18), and speculating on whether Trump’s attacks on the NFL will continue (30:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier analyze the unimpressive offensive line play in Week 3 (03:30), the myth of aging quarterbacks (08:45), the messy AFC East (21:00), the Carolina Panthers' defensive dilemmas (26:00), the Luke Falk–Sam Darnold matchup on Friday (34:30), and Donald Trump vs. the NFL (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 3 in the NFL, including how this weekend’s player protests created a real opportunity for meaningful change (03:00) and how the game on the field has become impossible to predict. Then the guys discuss why the Titans are who we thought they were (10:00), how the Patriots are the kings of making a play every time they need to (19:15), and how one Cowboys defender affects the game on every single down he plays (26:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the tanking Bills have the best defense in the league (32:45). Finally, Robert and Kevin explore the rift between President Donald Trump and the players, and how it isn’t going away any time soon (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices