The Ryen Russillo Podcast Annual NFL Top Five at Every Position With Sheil Kapadia. Plus, Stanford Steve Previews Texas–Ohio State and CFB Week 1.
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Aug 26, 2025 Sheil Kapadia, an NFL analyst from The Ringer, joins the conversation to rank the top five players at every position. They debate what Josh Allen must achieve to be the best QB. Later, college football expert Stanford Steve shares insights on high-variance teams this season and previews exciting matchups, including Texas vs. Ohio State and Notre Dame vs. Miami. The episode wraps up with amusing life advice, featuring quirky topics like commuting by kayak and navigating complex relationships.
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Why Mahomes Still Tops The QB List
- Patrick Mahomes remains the default best QB because he consistently wins with limited support and in high-leverage spots.
- Mahomes' third-down and late-game performance keeps him atop until someone demonstrably does more with less.
Running Back Value Is Top-Heavy
- Saquon Barkley deserves RB1 status after an MVP-caliber season that led the position conversation.
- Derrick Henry remains an outlier who keeps producing despite age and changing situations.
Chase vs Jefferson: Different Peaks
- Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson form a coin-flip top of the WR class driven by different strengths.
- Chase's yards-after-catch and competitive edge keep him in contention despite Jefferson's cleaner route-running.
