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NFL Scouting Combine Winners and Losers

Steven and Diante get together after an eventful NFL scouting combine to share their overall reactions and speculate on which prospects, teams, and trends will shape the league in the upcoming season. Topics include: Top QB prospects (3:04) The WR1 debate (19:44) The war on running backs (32:02) The combine "wow" factor (39:10) Can Travis Hunter be a two-way player in the NFL? (50:12) Possible draft steals (57:55) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 3, 20251h 14m

Matthew Stafford’s LA Future, the $40M Backup Plan, and a “Tush Push” Ban?!

From Radio Row at the NFL Combine, The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz sit down in-person to discuss five burning offseason topics: How Matthew Stafford fits into the Rams’ future plans, the Packers’ secret efforts to ban the “tush push,” the ongoing standoff between Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, pessimistic feelings surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft class, and Khalil Shakir’s underwhelming new deal with the Bills. CHAPTERS: Ad breaks (00:00) Matthew Stafford’s future (01:02) A “tush push” ban (12:41) Kirk Cousins vs. the Falcons (18:52) The weak 2025 NFL Draft (27:45) Khalil Shakir’s new deal (37:38) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 202549 min

The 10 Draft Commandments

Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common clichés and trends NFL teams fall victim to when preparing for the draft. Don’t draft a running back in the first round (3:54) Don’t trade up (unless it’s a quarterback)(10:48) Wait to draft your wide receiver (18:01) Don't overuse the “generational prospect” label (23:14) Scout the player, not the helmet (28:01) Avoid the late breakout/older prospect (30:28) Beware the workout warrior (34:52) The 40-yard dash time is the best metric (41:13) There are no good linebacker prospects (44:55) Post-processing QB prospects (50:59) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 20251h 6m

Offseason Primer: Joe Burrow’s Pressure Tactics, Worst Lessons From Super Bowl LIX, and More

Sheil and Diante return after a short recovery from Super Bowl LIX and start the pod off by breaking down Joe Burrow’s not-so-subtle comments about improving the Bengals roster. They then shine a light on how the Eagles' success in the Super Bowl might lead to misinformed analysis by aspiring teams and members of the media (12:43). They end the pod by debating possible Myles Garrett destinations (22:06), positive pathways forward for the 49ers (35:58) and Rams (42:19), and which new coach hire will take their new team the furthest next season (51:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 20251h 4m

Super Bowl LIX Recap

Sheil, Steven, and Diante emerge from the green confetti and champagne to share their instant reactions to the Philadelphia Eagles dominating win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and discuss the moves each team should make going into the offseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202552 min

Super Bowl LIX Preview

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together on Radio Row in New Orleans to analyze, dissect, and share their picks for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Chris Wohlers Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Jack Wilson Social: Kiera Givens and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 202554 min

Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar

Ahead of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick’s story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake. Host: Justin Charity Producers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby Wagner Story Editing: Aric Jenkins Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 20251h 22m

Five Big Questions Heading Into Super Bowl LIX

Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora bring their pens and whiteboards to The Ringer's Radio Row booth at Super Bowl LIX and collectively work out some of the biggest inquiries concerning the Eagles and Chiefs as they prepare for the big game. They discuss which players have the most at stake on Sunday, share their under-the-radar Super Bowl MVP picks, and much more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 202548 min

Super Bowl LIX Media Night Recap, Myles Garrett's Trade Request, and More

Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora get together after a wild Super Bowl Media Night to discuss their favorite moments from the event. They then talk about Myles Garrett’s trade request from the Browns (7:20), break down Cooper Kupp’s current trade value (23:42), and debate what NFL trade would compare to the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade that happened over the weekend (31:11). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 202538 min

Floor, Ceiling, & Median Outcomes for the Cowboys and Raiders. Plus, Early Super Bowl Thoughts.

Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz kick off the show by reacting to Bill Belichick's proclamation that it's time to rename the Lombardi Trophy in Tom Brady's honor (00:00). Then, the guys discuss the floor, ceiling, and median outcomes for the Cowboys next season on the heels of the Brian Schottenheimer hire (03:02). Then, they do the same for the Raiders following their decision to bring in Pete Carroll (25:22). To round out the show, they take a look at potential offseason QB moves, how the Lions will fare without Ben Johnson (51:38), rumors of Kellen Moore to New Orleans (54:24), and some early thoughts on next weekend's Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles (59:58). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 20251h 12m

Conference Championship Recap: The Chiefs and Eagles Return to the Super Bowl, Coaching Carousel News, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and dissect both of Sunday’s NFL championship-round matchups, while debating the futures of the teams that are going home. Bills-Chiefs (3:27) Commanders-Eagles (29:56) They end the pod by shining a light on some of the big coaching news around the league (53:23). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20251h 13m

Conference Championship Preview: The Bills-Chiefs Rematch, Jets Hire Aaron Glenn as HC, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to dissect, debate, and share their favorite picks from both NFL conference championship matchups. Commanders-Eagles (3:13) Bills-Chiefs (45:31) They then end the pod by discussing some of the big coaching news around the league (1:17:08). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 20251h 33m

Divisional-Round Sunday Recap: Bills and Eagles Triumph in the Snow, AFC/NFC Championship Previews, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and debate both of Sunday’s divisional-round games. They then debate the futures of the teams that lost and look ahead to next Sunday’s championship games. Ravens-Bills (2:57) Rams-Eagles (30:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 202559 min

Divisional Round Saturday Recap: Commanders Upset the Lions, Chiefs Outlast the Texans, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to share their instant reactions to the Commanders' convincing win over the Lions on the first night of the divisional round playoffs. They then examine the Chiefs' gritty win over the Texans earlier in the day and talk about their confidence in Mahomes and Co. going forward in their quest for a three-peat (30:13). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 20251h 2m

Divisional Round Preview: Lamar vs. Josh, Upset Scenarios, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to dissect, debate, and share their favorite picks from each of the NFL divisional round playoff matchups. Ravens-Bills (3:12) Texans-Chiefs (28:51) Commanders-Lions (40:21) Rams-Eagles (53:46) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 20251h 10m

Wild-Card Monday Recap: Rams Stun the Vikings, Mike McCarthy Out as Cowboys HC, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to share their instant reactions to the Rams' upset win over the Vikings to close out the wild-card round of the playoffs. They speculate on Sam Darnold’s future, debate L.A.’s chances in the next round (21:28), and end the pod by discussing the beginning of the Mike Vrabel era in New England (27:34) and the end of Mike McCarthy’s in Dallas (36:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202554 min

Wild-Card Sunday Recap: Commanders Defeat the Bucs, Ravens-Bills Preview, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss and share their expert analysis on all of Sunday’s wild-card playoff action while also debating the futures of the teams that are now going home. Commanders-Bucs (2:20) Packers-Eagles (24:51) Bills-Broncos (45:03) They end the pod with a first-look preview of the highly anticipated Ravens-Bills matchup in next weekend's divisional round (46:16). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 20251h 3m

Wild-Card Saturday Recap: Texans Upset the Chargers, Ravens Dominate the Steelers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to debate and share their expert analysis on both of the big matchups on the first day of the NFL wild-card round. Chargers-Texans (1:52) Steelers-Ravens (35:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Tucker Tashjian Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 20251h 7m

Wild-Card Round Preview: Playoff Snake Draft, Super Bowl Picks, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and preview the NFL playoffs by way of a snake draft, where they each reveal their favorite teams and props going into the first round of the tournament. They then compare their preseason predictions to the current bracket, and end the pod with their Super Bowl LIX picks (1:11:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 20251h 31m

There’s Something About Josh

Josh Allen is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. But the love that Buffalo has for him is something … different. Nora Princiotti went on a journey through Buffalo—from tailgates to the bar scene, and even the depths of dating apps—to figure out just what it is about Josh that has Western New York swooning. As the Bills enter the playoffs, will this love story have a happy ending? Part 1: The Glow-Up (5:19) Part 2: Name Two People Who Match Each Other’s Freak (12:52) Part 3: Looking for Love in Orchard Park (17:45) Part 4: Love on the Brain (23:44) Part 5: To Ship or Not to Ship (30:01) Part 6: Happily Ever After? (34:07) Host: Nora Princiotti Story Editing: Lindsay Jones and Conor Nevins Producers: Kaya McMullen and Vikram Patel Fact checking: Colby Payne Copy editing: Jack McCluskey Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202546 min

Week 18 Recap: Lions Win the No. 1 Seed, Wild-Card Round Breakdown, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Lions defeating the Vikings on ‘Sunday Night Football’ to get the no. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs. They then turn their eye to Wild-Card Weekend and analyze all of the big upcoming matchups. Vikings-Rams (13:11) Packers-Eagles (15:50) Commanders-Bucs (24:17) Chargers-Texans (35:31) Steelers-Ravens (44:14) Broncos-Bills (50:51) Finally, the crew offers superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 18 headlines (58:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 6, 20251h 32m

Week 18 Preview: Vikings and Lions Battle for No. 1, Coaching Carousel Predictions, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by breaking down the big matchup between the Vikings and Lions that will decide who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Next, they break down some of the other Sunday games that will shape the playoff bracket, including Bucs-Saints (12:52) and Broncos-Chiefs (18:18). They then speculate on which teams will be looking for a new head coach on Monday (27:25), before sharing their favorite betting odds for the rest of the weekend slate (41:46). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 20251h 2m

Week 17 Recap: Vikings Defeat the Packers, Early Playoff Seeding Scenarios, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on the most pivotal games from Week 17, and take a hard look at the teams vying for the playoffs in each conference. First, they examine the NFC contenders: Vikings (6:06) Lions (12:53) Packers (16:36) Falcons (26:45) Commanders (37:34) Rams (40:14) They then shine a light on the AFC teams looking for those remaining playoff spots in the final week of the season, including the Bengals (47:13), Broncos (51:21), Bills (53:51), and Chargers (55:10). Finally, the crew offers superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 17 headlines (1:00:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 20241h 29m

Week 17 Preview: Christmas Day Roundup, Packers Battle the Vikings, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Chiefs’ impressive victory over the Steelers (3:43), and the Ravens’ dominating win over the Texans on Christmas (25:34). They then break down Sunday’s big matchup between the Packers and Vikings (41:32), before sharing their favorite betting odds from the rest of the weekend slate (53:37). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 27, 20241h 16m

Week 16 Recap: Vikings Beat the Seahawks, AFC/NFC Playoff Picture, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from Week 16 with the playoffs in mind. First, they break down the week’s most pivotal matchups in the NFC: Vikings-Seahawks (3:55) Commanders-Eagles (6:48) Falcons-Giants (17:44) Lions-Bears (24:34) Rams-Jets (27:18) Next, they examine some of the big games affecting the AFC playoff race: Texans-Chiefs (33:31) Ravens-Steelers (44:58) Bills-Patriots (51:33) Chargers-Broncos (56:43) Finally, they offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 16 headlines (1:01:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 20241h 20m

Week 16 Preview: Penix Starts Against the Giants, Steelers vs. Ravens, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to Michael Penix Jr. being named the Falcons' starting QB against the Giants on Sunday. Next, they analyze and discuss some of the weekend's biggest matchups, including Steelers-Ravens (9:22), Texans-Chiefs (25:54), and Vikings-Seahawks (40:26). Finally, the crew survey the rest of the slate and share their favorite betting odds (52:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 20241h 12m

The Hobbled Lions, Patrick Mahomes’s Injury Concerns, and It’s Time for the Kirk Cousins Experiment to End

In the final midweek episode of the show for the season, Sheil Kapadia is joined by Nora Princiotti to hit a number of headlines (00:00). First, they discuss the mounting number of injuries for the Lions (03:25), and then they discuss the severity of Patrick Mahomes’s high ankle sprain and whether it will have a serious impact on the Chiefs’ title hopes (10:41). They also talk about the potential beginning of the Michael Penix Jr. era (18:03), as well as Jerry Jones’s continued defense of Mike McCarthy (23:11). After that, Steven Ruiz joins for QB Corner to discuss four quarterbacks who could hit free agency this offseason—Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins—as well as potential landing spots for them (31:56). For more, you can check out Sheil’s Week 15 reaction piece on The Ringer’s new website. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202458 min

Week 15 Recap: The Bills Hold Off the Lions, the Eagles Return to Form, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Bills-Lions (1:45) Steelers-Eagles (16:03) Packers-Seahawks (23:41) Then, they break down the AFC wild-card race and play Content, Contender, Pretender (39:47) with potential AFC playoff teams. To close the show, they survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 15 headlines (1:00:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20241h 35m

Week 15 Preview: Bill Belichick Is NC’s New HC, Bills Visit the Lions, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the North Carolina Tar Heels acquiring Bill Belichick as their new football head coach. Next, they analyze and discuss some of the biggest matchups on Sunday, including Bill-Lions (11:12), Steelers-Eagles (31:57), and Packers-Seahawks (44:54). Finally, the crew survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (54:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 20241h 20m

Predicting Head Coach Landing Spots, the Deterioration of Jalen Hurts, and Justin Herbert Deserves More Attention

Reports are swirling around the University of North Carolina’s interest in hiring Bill Belichick, leading The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to speculate how they think five NFL teams will fill head-coaching vacancies at the end of the season (00:00). Then, in his weekly QB Corner segment, Steven Ruiz evaluates the careers of the 2020 QB NFL draft class (41:23). For more from Ruiz, check out his Week 14 review article here on The Ringer’s new web site. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 20241h 15m

Week 14 Recap: Chiefs Edge Out the Chargers, Rams Outduel the Bills, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Chargers-Chiefs (2:09) Bills-Rams (14:57) Seahawks-Cardinals (24:27) Next, they examine the playoff races in both the NFC (31:37) and AFC (46:09), and offer early speculation on which teams will ultimately make the playoffs. Finally, they survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 14 headlines (58:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 20241h 30m

Week 14 Preview: Lions Outmuscle the Packers on ‘TNF,’ Chargers Vs. Chiefs, and More

Sheil and Steven get together to share their instant reactions to the Lions' thrilling victory over the Packers on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then analyze and discuss the big Sunday matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs (16:15) before breaking down the highly competitive NFC West playoff race (35:27). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (51:41). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Steven Ruiz Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 20241h 16m

Main Character Energy and the Year of Josh Allen

Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti begin the show by telling each other the three “main character” players and coaches they’re watching for the rest of the season. Then, in QB Corner, Steven Ruiz talks about Bryce Young’s feel-good bounce back and what Will Levis’s future looks like. Check out Sheil’s Week 13 review article on The Ringer’s new website. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 20241h 10m

Week 13 Recap: Eagles Beat the Ravens, Bills Dominate the 49ers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Ravens (2:30) 49ers-Bills (21:59) Chargers-Falcons (37:31) Cardinals-Vikings (53:11) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 13 headlines (1:03:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 20241h 32m

Week 13 Preview: Eagles vs. Ravens, Thanksgiving Day Roundup, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 13 NFL slate, including Eagles-Ravens (2:13), Dolphins-Packers (18:45), and 49ers-Bills (31:24). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (42:02). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20241h 12m

Week 12 Recap: Eagles Defeat the Rams, Seahawks Win Over the Cardinals, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Rams (1:36) Cardinals-Seahawks (10:40) 49ers-Packers (23:13) Next, they shine a light on the current state of the 49ers (30:43), Commanders (40:18), and Texans (47:18), and debate whether those teams are cooked, contenders, or pretenders heading down the stretch. Finally, the guys survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 12 headlines (58:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 20241h 31m

Week 12 Preview: 49ers Battle the Packers, Ravens Vs. Chargers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 12 NFL slate, including 49ers-Packers (2:10), Ravens-Chargers (14:47), and Cardinals-Seahawks (30:30). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (40:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 20241h 9m

Why the Jets Fired GM Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers’s Murky Future, and QB Corner

Another week, another Jets personnel change. This time, general manager Joe Douglas gets handed the pink slip, leaving Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to try to figure out who could fill the void. They also look back on the key missteps from Douglas’s tenure and discuss whether Aaron Rodgers will still play for the team next season (00:00). Then, Steven Ruiz shines a light on four (or five?) quarterbacks in his weekly QB Corner (32:23). Want more? Check out Ruiz’s article on the winners and losers of NFL Week 11 here. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 202458 min

Week 11 Recap: Bills Defeat the Chiefs, Chargers Survive the Bengals, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from an exciting Sunday NFL slate. Chiefs-Bills (1:34) Bengals-Chargers (17:58) Ravens-Steelers (27:00) Falcons-Broncos (42:38) Seahawks-49ers (48:26) Bears-Packers (58:45) The guys then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 11 headlines (1:07:22). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 20241h 39m

Week 11 Preview: Eagles Defeat the Commanders on ‘TNF,’ Chiefs Vs. Bills, and More

Steven and Diante start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Eagles' win over the Commanders on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Sheil into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 11 NFL slate, including Chiefs-Bills (16:13), Bengals-Chargers (29:40), and Ravens-Steelers (46:22). Finally, the guys survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (57:06). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Sheil Kapadia Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 20241h 27m

Six Coaches on the Hot Seat and Quarterbacks in Crisis

Following the firing of Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti take a look at six NFL head coaches who may not return to their roles next year (02:10). And in “QB Corner,” The Ringer’s resident QB guru, Steven Ruiz, examines four QBs who are entering crisis mode (42:15). Check out Sheil’s Week 10 review article here. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 20241h 17m

Week 10 Recap: The Lions' Comeback Win Over the Texans, Chiefs Block the Broncos, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Lions-Texans (1:25) Broncos-Chiefs (16:53) Patriots-Bears (28:56) They then plant their flag on major hot-button issues that are shaping the season as we head down the stretch towards the playoffs (38:05). Finally, the guys survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 10 headlines (1:08:56). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 20241h 34m

Week 10 Preview: Ravens Survive the Bengals in a ‘TNF’ Thriller, Lions Visit the Texans, and More

Sheil and Steven start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Ravens' impressive win over the Bengals on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Diante into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 10 NFL slate, including Lions-Texans (21:21), 49ers-Bucs (37:01), and Steelers-Commanders (43:30). The crew ends the pod by surveying the rest of the weekend games and sharing their favorite betting odds (54:12). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. . Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 20241h 23m

NFL Midseason Awards Show. Plus, Trade Deadline Reactions!

To celebrate the passing of the NFL trade deadline, The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Nora Princiotti, and Diante Lee gather to offer immediate reactions to the biggest deals of the day and how they’ll ultimately impact the rest of the season (00:00). Then, the crew dishes out their midseason awards in seven categories (18:05). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 6, 20241h 28m

Week 9 Recap: Falcons Defeat the Cowboys, Ravens Dominate the Broncos, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Cowboys-Falcons (2:28) Broncos-Ravens (11:13) Jaguars-Eagles (22:27) Lions-Packers (32:22) Rams-Seahawks (38:17) Chargers-Browns (46:30) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 9 headlines (52:19). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 4, 20241h 32m

Week 9 Preview: Lions vs. Packers, Broncos Battle Ravens, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups in the Week 9 NFL slate, including Lions-Packers (2:55), Broncos-Ravens (11:29), and Colts-Vikings (28:18). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (47:29). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Cory McConnell Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 20241h 17m

Why Indy Benched Anthony Richardson, Josh Allen’s Strengthened MVP Case, and the Best Kyler Murray We’ve Ever Seen

Is Anthony Richardson’s decision to pull himself from the game on Sunday (an unusual move that left other players and analysts fuming) the real reason the Colts are starting Joe Flacco over the former first-round pick this week? Or is something else lurking beneath the surface that we don’t know about? Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti debate in the first half of the show (00:00). Plus, the two discuss the impact of Baltimore trading for Carolina wide receiver Diontae Johnson (23:09) and why Stefon Diggs’s season-ending injury might … bolster Josh Allen’s MVP candidacy (29:32)? Then, in his weekly QB Corner, Steven Ruiz reacts to the Richardson news before highlighting four quarterbacks who stood out to him (for better or worse) in Week 8 (36:11). Check out Ruiz's Week 8 Winners and Losers article here. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 20241h 7m

Week 8 Recap: 49ers Survive the Cowboys, the Jayden Daniels Hail Mary, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Cowboys-49ers (1:54) Bears-Commanders (11:58) Jets-Patriots (23:19) Ravens-Browns (29:56) Colts-Texans (35:10) Eagles-Bengals (42:12) Bills-Seahawks (47:25) Saints-Chargers (51:50) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 8 headlines (1:01:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 20241h 34m

Week 8 Preview: The Cowboys Visit the 49ers, the Bills Take On the Seahawks, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite upcoming matchups in the Week 8 NFL slate, including Cowboys-Niners (2:12), Bills-Seahawks (13:41), and Eagles-Bengals (22:45). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (32:42). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Cory McConnell Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 20241h 7m

Seven Questions: MVP Picks, Cooper Kupp Landing Spots, Bill Belichick’s Next Job, and More

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From The Ringer studios in Los Angeles, Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz deliver a special midweek show for you all today. After reacting to the DeAndre Hopkins trade (00:00), the trio tackles seven burning questions about the rest of the 2024-25 season: Where will Cooper Kupp land? (06:50) Sleeper MVP picks? (12:08) Who will win the NFC North? (18:11) Super Bowl picks? (26:10) The Jets’ final record? (34:50) Where will Bill Belichick coach next year? (43:56) Which team will have the first pick in the next draft? (54:30) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producers: Cory McConnell and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23, 20241h 2m