

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
The Ringer
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck help you through the 2025 fantasy football season with who to draft, who to avoid, and how to win a championship—or at least how to not get last place. We hit everything you need to win: Which old guys aren’t washed yet? Which coaches will ruin your life? Which players would be drafted higher if they had cooler names? Why do I keep doing this to myself every year?We post episodes every week throughout the spring and summer and even MORE during the NFL season with four shows a week: Sunday recaps, Monday waiver wire targets, Wednesday power rankings, and Friday weekly previews.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 54min
Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups. Plus, Harry Potter Character or Coachella Band?
The hosts dive into the Jets' search for a new GM with a mix of humor and insight. They discuss must-add players for Week 13, including key RBs and emerging WRs. A lively game unfolds as they guess if names belong to Harry Potter characters or Coachella artists, packed with laughs and nostalgia. They also analyze quarterback options and defensive matchups while sharing funny anecdotes about Thanksgiving traditions. The blend of fantasy football strategy and pop culture trivia makes for an entertaining listen.

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 38min
WTF Week 12 Recap: Saquon the Closer, Stinky Stroud, Cliff Kingsbury, and Waddle Is So Back
The discussion kicks off with Heifetz venting about the Giants' latest loss and Saquon Barkley's explosive performance. Categories like 'Winners and Losers' lead to comedic insights on NFL quirks. Caleb Williams and C.J. Stroud's contrasting displays make for engaging quarterback talk. They celebrate thrilling plays amidst mediocre matchups and highlight how weather shapes the game experience. Plus, humorous anecdotes about player missteps keep the mood light, blending fantasy football strategy with entertainment!

Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 29min
Week 12 Preview: HarBowl, 49ers Now or Never, Literally Bet Your House on the Chiefs, and Coachella 2025
The guys preview the Week 12 fantasy football slate, including Game of the Day, the Dak-less Cowboys, the HarBowl Part II, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (2:24). Plus, an Adam Schefter revelation and reactions to next year’s Coachella lineup (1:04:02).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 32min
Jets Fire Joe Douglas, Power Ranking Super Bowl Contenders, and the Fantasy Serial Killer
The guys react to the Jets firing GM Joe Douglas, and the last few embarrassing days for the Cowboys (0:00). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the teams you really don’t want to play in the playoffs, including the Chiefs, Lions, and Bills (0:00). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (0:00)!
Chiefs (20:52)
Lions (23:36)
Bills (27:43)
Ravens (31:08)
Eagles (34:53)
Steelers (38:52)
Chargers (42:01)
Vikings (44:48)
Packers (47:51)
Texans (50:44)
Broncos (54:35)
Cardinals (58:00)
Commanders (62:30)
Falcons (1:01:19)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2024 • 58min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12, and Tommy Cutlets Returns
The guys react to the Giants actually benching Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito (1:41). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 12 (9:07). Plus, emails (36:33)!
RB: Trey Benson (Cardinals), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Roschon Johnson (Bears) (9:07)
WR: Christian Watson (Packers), Elijah Moore (Browns), and Alec Pierce (Colts) (17:32)
TE: Jonnu Smith (Dolphins), Hunter Henry (Patriots), and Will Dissly (Chargers) (26:22)
QB: Anthony Richardson (Colts), Caleb Williams (Bears), and Drake Maye (Patriots) (32:18)
D/ST: Washington Commanders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and New York Giants (34:50)
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Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 46min
Week 11 Recap: Herby Fully Loaded, Flowers for Josh Allen, Night Night Niners, and Tyson’s Cheeks
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 11 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 11?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (91:43).
Winners and Losers (17:53)
The Worst (Steelers) Play of the Day (29:12)
The Oppenheimer Award (40:35)
It’s So Over/We’re So Back (49:00)
Intrusive Thoughts (62:40)
FEELING NICEY (72:46)
Play of the Day (74:44)
The Arthur Smith Award (77:12)
Worst Ref Moment (77:54)
The Lucille Bluth Award (85:48)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 18min
Week 11 Preview: Chiefs-Bills, Ravens-Steelers, Burrow Vs. Herbert, and the Ice Nuke
The guys preview the Week 11 fantasy football slate, including another entry into the Mahomes-Allen rivalry, the battle atop the AFC North, a Cowboys night game (which means no sun), the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (2:57). Plus, emails (65:18)!Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 25min
Power Ranking the Best Fantasy Trade Candidates, Shane Waldron Fired, and the Sitzpinkler
The guys react to the Bears firing offensive coordinator Shane Waldron and Jerry Jones doubling down on not using curtains (1:43). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the underwhelming stars you should target at the fantasy trade deadline, including Craig’s biggest opp, B. Robinson (not Bijan), rookies who could blow up ROS, and much more (21:15). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (48:33)!
Buy the dip in the Chicago wide receivers room (25:17)
Craig’s archnemesis (27:30)
The other B. Robinson (31:05)
Touchdown Tee (33:19)
Jordan Love, probably: F**k it, Doubs is down there somewhere (35:37)
Ladd McConkey might be a sleeping giant (37:46)
TReyADE McBride? I’ll show myself out. Oh, and Sam LaPorta too! (40:27)
“...but it (Davante Adams) might work for us” (43:39)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 1min
Daniel Jones Benched? Plus, Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups and John Daly Ripping Darts.
The guys react to the Giants probably benching Daniel Jones, and Bears HC Matt Eberflus’s bizarre radio interview (1:52). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 11 (7:45). Plus, emails (46:05)!RB: Audric Estime (Broncos), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Braelon Allen (Jets) (7:45)WR: Ricky Pearsall (49ers), Alec Pierce (Colts), and Adonai Mitchell (Colts) (15:43)TE: Mike Gesicki (Bengals), Dawson Knox (Bills), and Will Dissly (Chargers) (28:52)QB: Anthony Richardson (Colts), Bo Nix (Broncos), and Russell Wilson (Steelers) (36:51)D/ST: Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Jets (39:38)Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 37min
Week 10 Recap: Lions-Texans INTsurrection, Curtains for Jerry, Russ Magic, and the KC Supervillains
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 10 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 10?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:13). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:19:55).Winners and Losers (11:43)The Oppenheimer Award (32:12)It’s So Over/We’re So Back (35:57)Fart or Shart (48:23)FEELING NICEY (57:05)Intrusive Thoughts (1:00:18)Play of the Day (1:07:49)The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (1:08:38)Arthur Smith Award (1:09:51)Worst Ref Moment (1:12:33)Lucille Bluth Award (1:16:44)Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices