The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Vikings-Bears Reaction + Week 2 Waivers
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Sep 9, 2025 The hosts dive into the thrilling Vikings vs. Bears game, spotlighting J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams. They discuss intriguing waiver wire picks like rookie Dylan Sampson and the standout tight end Harold Fannin. The analysis on quarterback performances reveals contrasting styles and emotional leadership. In lighter moments, they humorously debate food and culinary pronunciations while sharing insights on fantasy football strategies. The episode blends sports analysis, player updates, and personal anecdotes into an entertaining experience.
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Leadership And Sideline Chemistry Mattered
- J.J. McCarthy showed clear late-game leadership and intangible chemistry with teammates that Caleb Williams lacked on Monday night.
- The hosts view those sideline behaviors as meaningful signals about team cohesion and quarterback fit.
Big Article Shifted Perception Of Caleb
- A long anonymous-sourced article painted Caleb Williams as poorly prepared and it shifted the show's interpretation of his on-field mistakes.
- The hosts concluded the truth likely sits between the article's accusations and Caleb's visible on-field flashes.
Kickoff Decision Cost Bears Critical Time
- The hosts criticized the Bears for not kicking the kickoff out of bounds late in the game and called it a massive special teams blunder.
- Danny Heifetz blamed a mis-kick leg strength and poor game management for wasting clock and costing the Bears time.