

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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Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 4min
Late-Round League Winners
Fantasy football experts Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly, along with sports commentator Craig Horlbeck, discuss their favorite late-round players including Michael Thomas, Justyn Ross, and Jeff Wilson Jr. They share insights on potential breakout wide receivers and running backs to target in fantasy football drafts. The speakers also engage in casual conversations about topics like survival instincts, seafood sauces, lobsters, and the movie Wet Hot American Summer.

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 19min
The Live 'Ringer Fantasy Football Show' in Washington, D.C.
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck talk all things fantasy football in their first live show in front of a sold-out crowd at Union Stage in Washington, D.C. They open by addressing the ongoing Jonathan Taylor–Indianapolis Colts situation (2:40). Next, the guys revisit a couple of the show’s most popular recurring segments, including Name Brand, Off Brand, and The Horny Police (4:38). Finally, they close with a special (in-person) edition of emails (49:55).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!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 David LaraProducers: Kai Grady, Elizabeth Fierman, and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 2023 • 1h 8min
The Players That Nobody's Talking About Before Your Draft
Discover the most under-discussed fantasy players in this podcast episode featuring Tee Higgins, DK Metcalf, Aaron Jones, Travis Etienne Jr., Jaylen Waddle, and Brandin Cooks. The hosts analyze their potential, compare DK Metcalf to Tyler Lockett, discuss the impact of player roles, and explore other underrated players like Damien Pierce and Marquis Brown. They also touch on the origins of the song 'Shout' and have various entertaining discussions.

Aug 16, 2023 • 1h 4min
The Hottest Fantasy Story Lines of 2023, as Told by ‘Wedding Crashers’
Fantasy football experts Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly, along with fantasy football enthusiast Craig Horlbeck, discuss the hottest fantasy football storylines for the 2023 season. They reference quotes from the movie 'Wedding Crashers' to add humor and highlight their points. Topics include the fantasy value of Deontae Johnson and George Pickens in the Steelers offense, analyzing the Chiefs' receiving group, and various fantasy football storylines related to injured players.

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 1min
Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers. Plus, Dalvin Cook and Zeke Signings.
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the fantasy implications of Ezekiel Elliott’s signing with the New England Patriots and Dalvin Cook joining the New York Jets (2:45). Next, they react to both the standout and disappointing performances from the first week of the NFL preseason (15:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (43:56).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Old Guys Who Will Win Your League
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to determine if the key to fantasy drafts this year is to target veteran players who might be past their prime but are still capable of putting up solid numbers. They go round by round to identify their favorite “old guy” picks at their current average draft position (1:55). Finally, the guys close with emails (53:39).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Round 1: Cooper Kupp, Rams WR and Travis Kelce, Chiefs TE (10:07)Round 2: Derrick Henry, Titans RB (14:46)Rounds 3 and 4: DeAndre Hopkins, Titans WR and Keenan Allen, Chargers WR (16:59)Round 5: Alvin Kamara, Saints RB (21:59)Rounds 6 and 7: Tyler Lockett, Seahawks WR and Darren Waller, Giants TE (22:56)Round 8: Michael Thomas, Saints WR and Brandin Cooks, Cowboys WR (30:54)Round 9: Aaron Rodgers, Jets QB (35:59)Round 10: Odell Beckham Jr., Ravens WR (43:45)Late round sleepers: Raheem Mostert, Adam Thielen, and Ezekiel Elliot (47:30)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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 4min
Fantasy Players We Hate but Have to Rank
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open with a brief check-in on the Jonathan Taylor-Colts debacle (2:45). Next, they discuss their least favorite fantasy players to rank this year and explain why they’re avoiding these guys at all costs (6:57). Finally, they close with emails (45:49).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB (7:28)AJ Dillon, Packers RB (12:09)Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (15:18)Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR (18:34)Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR (20:28)D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney, Bears WRs (23:08)James Conner, Cardinals RB (33:53)Injured players: Breece Hall, Javonte Williams, Rashod Bateman, Kadarius Toney, and Tua Tagovailoa (40:49)Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE (41:58)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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 8, 2023 • 1h 1min
Training Camp Risers
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to discuss the most significant developments from training camps around the NFL and determine the biggest risers and fallers over the last few weeks (1:57). Finally, the guys close with emails (48:28).Alvin Kamara’s three-game suspension (2:45)Cooper Kupp’s hamstring injury (8:25)Quarterback camp battles (10:00)Risers (30:20)Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 4, 2023 • 1h 1min
Fantasy TE Rankings, Tiers, and Fears
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their tight end rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:17). Finally, the guys close with emails (47:24).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Tier 1: Travis Kelce (2:54)Tier 2: Mark Andrews (6:09)Tier 3: T. J. Hockenson and George Kittle (9:39)Tier 4: Dallas Goedert, Kyle Pitts, and Darren Waller (20:01)Tier 5: Evan Engram, David Njoku, and Pat Freiermuth (29:18)Tier 6: Greg Dulcich, Dalton Schultz, Chigoziem Okonkwo, Cole Kmet, Gerald Everett, Tyler Higbee, Juwan Johnson, and Dalton Kincaid (35:35)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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 9min
Fantasy WR Rankings, Tiers, and Fears
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck are back to walk through their wide receiver rankings, place them in tiers, and address their most pressing fears from The Ringer’s 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings (1:51). Finally, the guys close with emails (54:15).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Tier 1: Justin Jefferson (1:51)Tier 2: Ja’Marr Chase, Cooper Kupp, Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, and Davante Adams (7:49)Tier 3: CeeDee Lamb, A.J. Brown, and Amon-Ra St. Brown (14:07)Tier 4: Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, DK Metcalf, and DeVonta Smith (18:53)Tier 5: Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Deebo Samuel, Keenan Allen, and Tyler Lockett (23:04)Tier 6: Drake London, Terry McLaurin, Christian Watson, Jerry Jeudy, Chris Godwin, DeAndre Hopkins, D.J. Moore, Marquise Brown, and Diontae Johnson (28:38)Everyone else (39:07)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 GivensProducer: Kai GradyAudio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices