

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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Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 8min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 7 (2:23). “You guys want to do some emails?” (41:46)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: Jordan Mason/Elijah Mitchell (49ers), Craig Reynolds (Lions), and Roschon Johnson (Bears) (2:55)WR: Curtis Samuel (Commanders), Rashee Rice (Chiefs), and Wan’Dale Robinson (Giants) (18:55)TE: Michael Mayer (Raiders), Luke Musgrave (Packers), and Jonnu Smith (Falcons) (26:57)QB: Sam Howell (Commanders) (33:46)D/ST: New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, and Pittsburgh Steelers (38:32)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

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 14min
NFL Week 6 Recap: Giant Brain Farts, San Fran and Philly Fall, and the Injury Avalanche
The guys recap Week 6, starting with the Giants' miscues at the end of each half that cost them the game on ‘Sunday Night Football.’ They also talk about the last of the undefeated teams losing, the dominance of some of the top defenses, and bunch of injuries. Then, they add a new player 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

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 12min
Week 6 Matchups: Revenge Week, the Vikings-Bears Tank-Off, and the George Costanza Pick
Kellen Moore vs. the Cowboys, Josh McDaniels faces off against the Golden Bachelor (a.k.a Bill Belichick), the George Costanza pick of the week, the Vikings-Bears tank-off game, the Astroglide matchup, pouring one out for injured stars, and much more (2:21).Check out our Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!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

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Power Ranking the Worst Quarterbacks in the NFL
Power Hour! Ranking the worst starting quarterbacks in the NFL. If you had to win a game tomorrow, who would you want to have the least (1:31)? “You guys want to do some emails?” (42:12)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!Zach Wilson (5:43)Desmond Ridder (7:55)Bryce Young (9:58)Mac Jones (12:27)Jordan Love (15:09)Josh Dobbs (19:32)Justin Fields (22:15)Sam Howell (25:14)Kenny Pickett (28:03)Daniel Jones (32:34)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: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2023 • 56min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 6. “You guys want to do some emails?” (47:00)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: Roschon Johnson (Bears), Chuba Hubbard (Panthers), Jeff Wilson Jr. (Dolphins), and Justice Hill (Ravens) (02:59)WR: Josh Reynolds (Lions), Josh Downs (Colts), Josh Palmer (Chargers), and K.J. Osborn (Vikings) (16:46)TE: Logan Thomas (Commanders), Dalton Schultz (Texans), and Jonnu Smith (Falcons) (28:18)QB: Sam Howell (Commanders), Bryce Young (Panthers), and Matthew Stafford (Rams) (33:55)D/ST: Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders (36:34)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 and Danny KellySocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
NFL Week 5 Recap: 49ers Are the Best Team in the League, Joe Burrow Shows Signs of Life, and Are the Patriots at Rock Bottom?
The guys recap Week 5, starting with the 49ers eviscerating the Cowboys on 'Sunday Night Football.' Then, they check in on the Giants, Patriots, and Broncos, who are nearing rock bottom. They also talk about the teams that have climbed out of rock bottom, like the Bears and Bengals, as well as some other exciting offenses and players around the league. Then, they add a new player 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 and Danny KellySocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 39min
DK IS BACK! 49ers-Cowboys, Mahomes’s Slump, and a Bad Vibes Check-In (More "MMMBop")
Jonathan Taylor and Cooper Kupp are (maybe) BACK, the NFC championship game Part 1, diving into the extremely weird QB play this season, a much-needed bad vibes check-in, and more (3:05). Next, they revisit the “MMMBop” controversy, DK recounts his time in Greece, and the two get into maybe the most heated argument in the show’s history (69:28).Check out our Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!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

Oct 4, 2023 • 51min
Power Ranking the Most Surprising MVPs of the Season
Power Hour! Giving out quarter-season awards, ranked from most to least surprising, including the young breakout Rams, the electric Dolphins backfield, the surprising Texans offense, and more (1:41). “You guys want to do some emails?” (34:38)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!Adopt, Don’t Shop Award (2:37)I Can’t Believe This Person Is Single Award (7:17)America Was Built on Hot, Nasty Speed Award (11:12)‘Oppenheimer’ Near Zero Award (14:10)Post-Hype Sleeper Award (16:40)Old Guys Getting the Job Done Award (18:44)The 17-Game Pace Award (21:33)Clown Car That Drove Into a Gold Mine Award (23:20)Oh No, the Worst Guy You Know Just Made a Great Point Award (26:14)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

Oct 3, 2023 • 50min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 5 (4:56). “You guys want to do some emails?” (35:10)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: Jaleel McLaughlin (Broncos), Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks), and Matt Breida (Giants) (5:45)WR: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jameson Williams (Lions), and Michael Wilson (Cardinals) (14:06)TE: Jake Ferguson (Cowboys), Zach Ertz (Cardinals), and Jonnu Smith (Falcons) (25:59)QB: C.J. Stroud (Texans), Sam Howell (Commanders), and Joshua Dobbs (Cardinals) (32:23)D/ST: New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions, and Houston Texans (33:42)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

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 9min
Week 4 Recap: McCaffrey’s Legendary Season, Stroud’s Leap, and Bengals Panic
The guys recap Week 4, starting with the Chiefs’ win on 'Sunday Night Football' and Zach Wilson’s surprising performance. Then, they talk about how Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs dominated the Dolphins, Christian McCaffrey’s historic start to the season, and what’s going on with Joe Burrow and the Bengals. They also give out the Debutante Award to C.J. Stroud and the Texans, the "This Is Why I Drafted You" Award to a few players who are finally living up to their fantasy draft status, and a few other awards. Finally, they induct another player into the 2023 Fantasy Burn Book and check in on Friday’s poll.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 and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera Givens and Jack SandersProducer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices