

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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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
Power Ranking the League Winners Nobody’s Talking About
Power hour! Discussing the most under-discussed fantasy players who can decide the end of the season (a.k.a. the Steven Glansbergs) heading into Week 14, including the Glansberg of the Year, Cole Kmet being a surprisingly reliable fantasy option, the Chosen One, and much more (1:22). “You guys want to do some emails?” (35:17)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Rachaad White might just straight up be better than Austin Ekeler now (at least in fantasy) (3:26)Kyler Murray to Trey McBride, probably: "Did we just become best friends?!" (6:16)Isiah Pacheco’s flowers are way overdue (9:28)Pour one out for Tank Dell; Nico Collins managers rejoice (11:44)Could Michael Pittman Jr. finish the season as a top-10 WR? (14:40)Cole Kmet, good at football (17:28)Don’t look now, but Javonte Williams might officially be back (19:36)TE/QB/RB Taysom Hill (21:43)Hall of Fame Glansberg (24:55)The Chosen One (27:34)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Dec 5, 2023 • 1h 4min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 14 (2:07). “You guys want to do some emails?” (48:34)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!RB: Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots), Ty Chandler (Vikings), and Keaton Mitchell (Ravens) (2:51)WR: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Elijah Moore (Browns), and Jalin Hyatt (Giants) (13:03)TE: Isaiah Likely (Ravens), Chigo Okonkwo (Titans), and Michael Mayer (Raiders) (24:13)QB: Jameis Winston (Saints) and Matthew Stafford (Rams) (31:46)D/ST: Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, and Indianapolis Colts (32:16)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
Week 13 Recap: MVP Tyreek, CFP Arguments, and Perfect Purdy
The guys recap NFL Week 13, starting with the Packers' big win against the Chiefs. They also talk about Tyreek Hill’s MVP case, the 49ers' buzz saw, and the Lions' fantasy dominance. They even get into the College Football Playoff discussion. Then, they add a new name to the Fantasy Burn Book.Check out our Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 7min
Week 13 Preview: 2023 League Winners, Eagles-49ers, Jordan Love’s Rise, and Joe Flacco’s Bacco
Game of the Year (49ers-Eagles), the Jerick McKinnon league-winner award, the Tim Boyle Mendoza Line, somehow Joe Flacco returned, and much more (3:46).Check out our Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 7min
Power Ranking the Fantasy MVPs (So Far)
Power hour! Awarding and ranking the most valuable fantasy players of the year heading into Week 13, including a heated debate about Tank Dell, a Kyren Williams snub, the better B. Robinson, a couple of Dolphins, the ‘Madden’ cover athlete, and much more (7:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (55:10)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Tier 2 WRs (15:00)Hint: Heifetz was very wrong about him (18:43)He’s the TE1, and no, his name isn’t Travis Kelce (22:25)If you dropped him mid-season, we’re so sorry (26:32)He’s the B. Robinson we deserve, but not the one we need right now (31:12)Thank goodness the ‘Madden’ curse doesn’t extend to fantasy production (35:56)This old guy still has juice (36:56)He’s literally on pace to have 2,000-plus receiving yards (39:18)Run-CMC (41:26)The one positive takeaway from the Chargers’ season (44:26)Our no. 1 MVP (49:11)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Nov 28, 2023 • 1h 10min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 13 (10:02). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:40)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: Samaje Perine (Broncos), D’Ernest Johnson (Jaguars), and Jeff Wilson Jr. (Dolphins) (12:22)WR: Jayden Reed (Packers), A.T. Perry (Saints), and Jonathan Mingo (Panthers) (21:20)TE: Pat Freiermuth (Steelers), Juwan Johnson (Saints), and Cade Otton (Buccaneers) (34:27)QB: Jordan Love (Packers), Gardner Minshew (Colts), Kenny Pickett (Steelers), Derek Carr (Saints), and Matthew Stafford (Rams) (43:57)D/ST: Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and Denver Broncos (46:17)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Kai Grady and listener Noah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 11min
Week 12 Recap: Josh Allen Appreciation Week, Inevitable Eagles, Blame Canada, and the RB Renaissance
The guys recap NFL Week 12, starting with another big Eagles win and how Josh Allen is underrated despite the Bills' loss. They also talk about how different the Steelers offense looked without Matt Canada, the crazy AFC playoff picture, and the return of the running back position. Then, they add a new name to the Fantasy Burn Book.Check out our Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 8min
Week 12 Preview: Buffalo’s Sneaky SB Potential, Stroud Vs. Lawrence, and Denver's Tricky Matchup
We preview the best games of Week 12 and compare them to Thanksgiving dishes, including Bills-Eagles (turkey) and why the Bills are a sneaky Super Bowl bet, the Jags-Texans (sweet potatoes) and the next 10 years of C.J. Stroud and Trevor Lawrence in the AFC South, Steelers-Bengals (pumpkin pie) and the post-Matt Canada era, Bucs-Colts (brussels sprouts) and why these teams deserve more love, Ravens-Chargers (the favorite child at Thanksgiving dinner), and more.Check out our Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 4min
Power Ranking the Things We’re NOT Thankful For
Power hour! Discussing the fantasy characters and story lines we refuse to give thanks for heading into Week 12, including all the backup QBs (except for Josh Dobbs), the state of the New York sports scene, Arthur Smith, NFL offenses being historically down, and much more (1:03). “You guys want to do some emails?” (44:17)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!“Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead” (2:27)Every backup quarterback not named Joshua Dobbs (6:20)The majority of New York sports teams (8:39)What happened to the (passing) game I love? (10:51)The slow death of the touchdown (13:28)Arthur Smith. That’s it. That’s the tweet. (17:32)Positive regression is a myth, change my mind (22:35)Instant replay is kind of the worst (27:22)Nearly every player drafted in the second and third rounds of fantasy drafts this year (30:02)Sigh, injuries (34:23)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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

Nov 21, 2023 • 51min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (and Producer Kai Tries Mac & Cheese)
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 12 (7:41). Later, the guys read a couple of emails and producer Kai tries mac & cheese for the first time in more than a decade (36:40).Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks), Keaton Mitchell (Ravens), and Roschon Johnson (Bears) (7:41)WR: Jayden Reed (Packers), Romeo Doubs (Packers), and Odell Beckham Jr. (Ravens) (14:00)TE: Isaiah Likely (Ravens), Cade Otton (Buccaneers), and Hunter Henry (Patriots) (26:18)QB: Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) and Jordan Love (Packers) (34:21)D/ST: Denver Broncos, New York Giants, and Kansas City Chiefs (35:44)Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.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