

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 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
Power Ranking Midseason Fantasy Awards
Power Hour! Handing out the most notable midseason superlatives heading into Week 8, including the most valuable waiver wire pickup, the sleeper who never woke up, the biggest busts, and much more (1:03). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:13)Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!Most Valuable Player (So Far) (2:35)Biggest Chaos Agent (7:15)Most Likely to Go Fast (9:51)Most Bonus Jonas (11:59)Biggest Busts of the Season (14:44)The Sleepiest Sleeper (a.k.a. the Sleeper Who Never Woke Up) (23:34)Family Man of the Year (26:08)The Reddest Herrings (29:44)Post-Hype Sleeper MVP (34:38)The Biggest Sliding Doors Moment (37:55)Steven Glansberg Memorial: The Best Player No One Is Talking About (40:15)Don’t Cry Because It’s Over; Smile Because It Happened (43:28)The Worst Recommendation That Actually Worked (46:33)The Most Embarrassing Pick That Worked Out (49:03)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 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 8 (1:30). “You guys want to do some emails?” (49:55).Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more!Fanduel.com/ringerffs is live!RB: D’Onta Foreman (Bears), Darrell Henderson (Rams), and Joshua Kelley (Chargers) (3:00)WR: Josh Downs (Colts), Brandin Cooks (Cowboys), and Demario Douglas (Patriots) (14:44)TE: Dalton Kincaid (Bills), Michael Mayer (Raiders), and Taysom Hill (Saints) (33:45)QB: Kyler Murray (Cardinals) (46:46)D/ST: Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers (47:24)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 23, 2023 • 1h 9min
NFL Week 7 Recap: Lamar’s Takeover, the Bad QB Bowl, and Trying to Find 10 Good WRs
The guys recap Week 7, starting with the Eagles' win over the Dolphins on ‘Sunday Night Football.’ They also talk about the bad teams and backup quarterbacks who got wins, as well as the disappointing start to the season for a lot of highly drafted wide receivers. Then, they discuss if Lamar Jackson should be the MVP favorite.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 20, 2023 • 1h 19min
Week 7 Matchups: Dolphins-Eagles, Why NFL Offenses Stink, and the Chiefs Are Boring
Dolphins-Eagles is the perfect example of speed vs. power, system QBs running the league, how Lamar Jackson is the Daniel Radcliffe of the NFL, why the Detroit Lions being awesome is good for the league, the You Don’t Wanna Be Out Here Award, and much more (2:43). “You guys want to do some emails?” (66:52)Check out our Week 7 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 18, 2023 • 1h 7min
Power Ranking the Players We’re Thinking About Dropping
Discussing players to consider dropping, including Jahan Dotson, JSN, and Zach Ertz. They question Matt Canada's impact on Najee Harris. They debate Jerry Jeudy's potential. They advise against adding Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Elijah Moore. They express disappointment in Javonte Williams. They discuss Zach Ertz's decline and Dalvin Cook's recent struggles.

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


