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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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
May 8, 2024 • 1h 17min
Odell to Miami and the Top Five Washed Wide Receivers. Plus, Investigating All 32 Team Names.
Odell Beckham Jr. joins Miami Dolphins, washed wide receivers move to new teams, investigation of all 32 NFL team names with insights and analysis. Topics include player signings, fantasy potential, historical origins of team names, and humor-filled comparisons between athletes and actors.
May 2, 2024 • 1h 6min
Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Who Is a First-Rounder in 2024?
Fantasy football enthusiasts reveal top 20 rankings for 2024 season, introduce 'DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!' segment. Emphasis on player stats, minimizing risks, and drafting strategies. Debate on player pronunciation and analysis of Jets quarterbacks' performances.
May 1, 2024 • 1h 21min
The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2024 Rookies
The podcast explores the fantasy football season, focusing on draft picks, rookie players, and their potential impact in fantasy leagues using unique metrics. They delve into the analysis of rookie quarterbacks and running backs, evaluating their strengths and potential fantasy value. The hosts also touch on humorous anecdotes, player injuries, and discussions on player statistics, emphasizing the importance of trustworthiness for NFL coaches.
Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 24min
NFL Draft Superlatives: Most Likely to Get a Coach Fired, Steal a Starting Job, and Host ‘SNL’
The hosts award quirky superlatives to NFL draft prospects, discuss bold post-draft statements, analyze running back prospects, banter about podcast speeds, explore draft day surprises, debate potential 'SNL' hosts among NFL rookies, and delve into the world of Oreos and s'mores.
Apr 27, 2024 • 55min
NFL Draft Day 2 Reactions: WR Hits and Misses, the Tepper Tantrum, and Biggest Steals
The guys are back to discuss their most significant takeaways from Day 2 of the NFL Draft including Panthers owner David Tepper’s hatred of hats, an early wide receiver run at the top of the second round, CB Cooper DeJean falling to the Eagles, and the raw magnificence of Oreos (2:40).Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide 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, Craig Horlbeck, and Ben SolakSocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 26min
Round 1 Reactions: Falcons Tilt for Penix, Maye In New England, and the Vikings Land McCarthy
The podcast covers the surprising picks in the 2024 NFL draft, such as Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons and J.J. McCarthy to the Vikings. They discuss Caleb Williams joining the Bears, Xavier Worthy in Kansas City, and the 49ers' WR room. The hosts give one-sentence reviews of their favorite teams' picks and debate who won and lost Round 1.
