The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

The guys flip a coin and pit DK and Ben against one another to take stances for and against the top five QB prospects from this year’s NFL draft (1:22). Then they close with a few emails and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (47:55).Bryce Young, Alabama (3:30)C.J. Stroud, Ohio State (10:28)Anthony Richardson, Florida (16:30)Will Levis, Kentucky (27:05)Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (37:04)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the guys open by briefly discussing what the Carolina Panthers will do with the no. 1 overall pick (1:43). Next, they highlight a handful of potential mid- to late-round sleepers from this year’s draft class by comparing them to their first-round counterparts (5:52). Finally, they close with a few emails (52:50).Jaren Hall, QB (7:22)Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB (12:08)Marvin Mims, WR (14:42)Jayden Reed, WR (18:32)Tyler Scott, WR (21:05)Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft, TE (24:26)BJ Ojulari, Edge (30:14)YaYa Diaby, Edge (34:30)Zach Harrison, DE (38:50)Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL (30:02)Keeanu Benton, DT (45:35)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the guys debate what each team should do with their respective first-round picks, then run through the various team needs according to The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide (3:08). Finally, they close with a few emails (63:17).Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the guys discuss why the 2023 NFL draft is different from all other drafts and highlight which players stand out the most in this year’s class, as explained by Passover (1:21). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (61:53).Bryce Young, QB (5:45)Anthony Richardson, QB (13:30)Deuce Vaughn, RB (21:10)Darnell Washington, TE (24:46)Calijah Kancey, DT (31:20)Nolan Smith, Edge (35:52)Dawand Jones, OT (41:15)Emmanuel Forbes, CB (45:59)Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez, CB (51:47)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, the guys break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s running back draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (1:24). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (51:30).Bijan Robinson, Texas (2:15)Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (12:12)Zach Charbonnet, UCLA (18:12)Devon Achane, Texas A&M (24:13)Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State (30:31)Tyjae Spears, Tulane (36:58)Roschon Johnson, Texas (41:09)Kendre Miller, TCU (51:30)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the guys open by briefly sharing their thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s trade request and some potential landing spots for the former MVP quarterback (2:00). Next, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, they break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s wide receiver draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (8:29). Finally, they close with emails (58:58).Jordan Addison, USC (10:44)Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (18:46)Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee (24:18)Quentin Johnston, TCU (30:43)Josh Downs, UNC (36:48)Zay Flowers, Boston College (43:04)A.T. Perry, Wake Forest (49:50)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses NFL Draft prospects in a unique way, comparing them to March Madness; explores trade scenarios involving Elijah Moore and the Jets; emphasizes the significance of Pro Days for evaluating draft prospects; analyzes Clemson and Iowa prospects; and delves into potential fits for the Dallas Cowboys and overlooked draft players.

Today, the guys wrap their free agency discussion by giving out a handful of awards, including the Legend at the Bank Award, the Fantasy Football Key Party, the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Rohan Award, the Hot Tub Club Award, and more (1:21). Later, they close with a couple of emails (45:00).Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this week we played the Adam Schefter Free Agency Drinking Game, and today we have the free agency hangover. The guys check back in on players and teams around the NFL to piece together what they did last night, then debate whether they should have any regrets using film quotes from ‘The Hangover’ (1:02).Aaron Rodgers (1:17)Darren Waller (13:52)Lamar Jackson (18:17)Denver Broncos (24:36)JuJu Smith-Schuster (27:07)Orlando Brown Jr. (34:11)Los Angeles Rams (37:52)Carolina Panthers (39:24)Check out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, the guys revisit the annual Adam Schefter drinking game that is centered on the ESPN insider’s tweets during NFL free agency. They scroll back through Schefter’s Twitter timeline, break down the most significant free agency deals via his tweets, and drink along the way (1:36).Drink if:– Schefter mentions an agent (drink twice if that agent is Drew Rosenhaus)– Schefter’s tweet sounds AI-generated– Schefter tweets a weird Photoshop– Schefter obviously copy and pasted his tweet from a text or email– Schefter edited the tweet (finish your drink if there’s still a mistake)– None of us have heard of the player Schefter tweeted aboutCheck out our 2023 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comHosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig HorlbeckProducers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices