

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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Sep 3, 2023 • 1h 12min
The 2023 Fantasy Football Take Purge
 Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL- and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time.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 

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 21min
10 Players You Should Reach for in Fantasy Drafts. Plus, Cooper Kupp Injury Reactions.
 Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the news that Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury and how it impacts his average draft position (3:45). Next, they highlight 10 of their favorite players worth reaching for in fantasy drafts this year and make arguments for why it’s OK to select these guys a few picks earlier than their ADP (13:44). Finally, the guys close with Fantasy Court and emails (53:05).Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WRs (13:44)Christian McCaffrey, 49ers RB (18:15)Nick Chubb, Browns RB (23:45)Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB (28:48)A.J. Brown, Eagles WR (32:43)Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (37:40)Calvin Ridley, Jaguars WR (42:29)Tony Pollard, Cowboys RB (47:35)CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR (51:15)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 30, 2023 • 1h 15min
Fantasy Sleepers 2.0 and Jonathan Taylor News Reactions
 Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck discuss Jonathan Taylor's injury and its impact on his fantasy value. They update their list of fantasy sleepers and categorize them into tiers. The hosts also discuss sleeper wide receivers and late-round picks for fantasy football drafts. They read listener emails and share a lighthearted personal story about unintentionally naming a Wi-Fi network 'ISIS HQ.' 

Aug 28, 2023 • 60min
Final Preseason Winners and Losers
 The hosts discuss the fantasy implications of the Cowboys' trade for Trey Lance and Josh Jacobs ending his holdout. They analyze how preseason performances affected players' draft stock. The chapter also includes random conversations, ads, and a discussion about vanilla pollination. 

Aug 25, 2023 • 54min
Last-Second Fantasy Draft Prep
 As we enter the final week of the preseason, the hosts discuss last-second fantasy draft prep, including strategies for the first two rounds and how receiver and running back values have switched. They debate drafting a tight end in the late rounds and the Saints defense's potential. The podcast also covers listener emails and explores the early days of the internet and AOL trials. 

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 


