

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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Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 8min
The Most Boring Players Who Will Win Your Fantasy League
LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets!We spend so much time talking about standout players, sleepers, the sexy guys with upside. Now we’re doing the opposite—we’re assembling the Brandin Cooks All-Boring Team, a.k.a. the most boring fantasy team possible that could still win your league (4:49). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:28).Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-ringer-fantasy-football-show-the-crocodile-tickets/13718233
Drake London, Falcons WR (6:30)
Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (12:44)
Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR (17:29)
Chris Olave, Saints WR (17:29)
Alvin Kamara, Saints RB (24:03)
Rachaad White, Buccaneers RB (28:51)
James Conner, Cardinals RB (32:17)
David Montgomery, Lions RB (38:08)
Jake Ferguson, Cowboys TE (42:02)
Mystery QB (47:49)
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Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 16min
Trust or Bust: The Most Important Fantasy Players on New Teams
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!The guys walk through the most important players who switched teams, discuss their updated fantasy implications, and identify who should be trusted and who should be busted (4:32). Later, Craig gives an impassioned eulogy for Klay Thompson’s time with the Warriors (61:00)Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772
Kirk Cousins, Falcons QB (4:55)
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Steelers QBs (11:12)
Derrick Henry, Ravens RB (16:27)
Saquon Barkley, Eagles RB (20:17)
Austin Ekeler, Commanders RB (25:19)
Josh Jacobs, Packers RB (27:52)
Joe Mixon, Texans RB, and Stefon Diggs, Texans WR (31:32)
The Chicago Bears offense (37:48)
Honorable Mentions (42:45)
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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 5min
Hot QB Summer: Lamar, Russ, and Tua’s Transformations. Plus, an Offseason Mailbag!
NFL quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Tua Tagovailoa, and Lamar Jackson discuss their offseason transformations. Other topics include Joe Burrow's rising star status and Kyle Shanahan's innovative strategies. The podcast also covers fantasy football rankings and live event details.

Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 6min
10 Players We’re Not Drafting This Year
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!The guys highlight (lowlight?) 10 players they’re avoiding at all costs in fantasy drafts, and explain why you should too (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (46:11)Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772
C.J. Stroud, Texans QB (2:40)
Najee Harris, Steelers RB (6:40)
Austin Ekeler, Commanders RB (10:02)
Devin Singletary, Giants RB (11:51)
Jordan Addison, Vikings WR (15:14)
Chris Godwin, Buccaneers WR (22:08)
Jonathon Brooks, Panthers RB (25:00)
Javonte Williams, Broncos RB (27:16)
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins QB (33:29)
Cooper Kupp, Rams WR (39:37)
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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 2024 • 1h 14min
Rising Star WRs, Aiyuk Vs. the 49ers, and Post-Hype Sleepers
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk FaceTimed Jayden Daniels (1:26). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy wide receivers going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:51). Plus, emails and “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (56:12).Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772
Hardest to rank (13:06)
BONK! (17:12)
The hipster pick (24:01)
Sleepers (35:07)
Post-hype sleepers (41:33)
The pair of teammates you aren’t sure how to rank (51:13)
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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 19min
Worrisome QB Injuries, NFL Rule Changes, and Investigating All 30 NBA Team Names
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!The guys recap some of the biggest offseason news stories so far, including major NFL rule changes, Darren Waller’s official retirement, Anthony Richardson and Joe Burrow’s lingering injuries, and more (2:09). Later, they go team-by-team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NBA (18:04). “You guys want to do some emails?” (62:24)Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772Check 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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 21min
Justin Jefferson’s Record Contract and a HOF Summer Mailbag
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!The guys start by sharing their instant reactions to Justin Jefferson’s massive contract extension with the Vikings and what it means for the rest of the market (oh, and they talk about that absurd Darren Waller music video, too) (2:35). Next, the guys open up the mailbag to respond to listener emails on Mike the Headless Chicken, animals serving in combat, Sour Patch Kids–flavored Oreos, “DK, tell us about the war grandpa,” and so much more (13:22).Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772Check 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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 2024 • 1h 18min
The New RB Mount Rushmore, Early Sleepers, and WWII Carrier Pigeons
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets!The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy running backs going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, post-hype sleepers, and much more (2:16). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:37).Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772Hardest to Rank (4:42)BONK! (9:53)Sleepers (21:37)Post-Hype Sleepers (34:38)The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Guy (42:28)Beta Testing (50:16)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 Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2024 • 1h 17min
2024 TE Arguments, Kelce Dethroned, and Why Heifetz Hates ‘Oppenheimer’
Debate over fantasy tight ends categories, like hardest to rank and hipster picks. Email segment adds listener engagement. Live show in Los Angeles discussed. Beta testing players like Cole Kmet and Dalton Schultz exciting.

May 14, 2024 • 1h 13min
2024 QB Arguments, NFL Schedule Release, and the New Utah Hockey Team Name
Discussions on Jared Goff's contract, ranking fantasy QBs for next season, potential Utah NHL team names, and a mix of email topics from war stories to Merriam-Webster tweets


