The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

We move through each round of a 12 team half PPR draft and determine our favorite picks at their current average draft position. We finish the show with a few listener emails. (1:14) - R1: Justin Jefferson, WR(5:14) - R2: Saquon Barkely, RB(8:08) - R3: Kyle Pitts, TE(10:53) - R4: Mike Williams, WR(15:05) - R5: Courtland Sutton, WR(18:17) - R6: Michael Thomas, WR(22:24) - R7: Adam Thielen, WR(26:22) - R8: Chase Edmonds, RB(27:19) - R9: Trey Lance, QB(29:13) - R10: Dameon Pierce, RB(30:38) - R11: Russell Gage, WR(32:09) - R12: George Pickens, WR(33:07) - R13: Kenneth Gainwell, RB(33:56) - R14: Tyler Allgeier, RB(42:39) - Emails Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Rankings for tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back to break down more players we think will define the 2022 season as explained using quotes from the movie ‘Step Brothers.'Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! mailto:ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We answer listener questions about taking Justin Jefferson first overall in the draft, which 2nd round running back will make the leap, the best strategies for an auction draft, how to conceive of the best way to determine draft order, and more. We also settle the great Häagen-Dazs debate, and more.(0:47) - Should you take Justin Jefferson 1st overall?(5:33) - Which RB2 will make the leap?(7:53) - Best auction draft strategy(24:58) - Best/wrose PPR players(26:59) - Strategies for larger leagues(30:59) - Ways to determine draft order(34:30) - Fantasy traits to avoid(37:49) - Fantasy punishment debate(41:36) - Ice cream power rankingsCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Rankings for tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We recap Week 2 of the preseason by highlighting all of the fantasy-relevant players who helped or hurt their draft stock over the weekend. We finish the show by reading a listener email, holding Fantasy Court, and play America’s favorite game, Two Truths, One Lie.(1:25) - Tom Brady, Bucs(8:27) - Kenny Pickett, Steelers(13:56) - Ken Walker III, Seahawks(19:55) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders(25:44) - Dameon Pierce, Texans(27:41) - Nico Collins, Texans(28:07) - Christian Kirk, Texans(29:28) - Tyquan Thornton, Patriots(30:33) - Josh Palmer, Chargers(33:38) - Jahan Dotson, Commanders(37:18) - Albert Okwuegbunam, Broncos(39:44) - Daniel Bellinger, Giants(42:44) - Isaiah Likely, Ravens(44:59) - Two Preseason Players, One Lie(49:02) - Emails(50:51) - Fantasy CourtCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Rankings for tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every year there are players that we don’t really want on our teams, but we have to rank them. Today, we discuss those players. We finish the show by reading a few listener emails.(3:07) - Derrick Henry, Titans(6:45) - Cam Akers, Rams(12:52) - Nick Chubb, Browns(20:37) - JK Dobbins, Ravens(21:54) - Josh Jacobs, Raiders(25:36) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders(29:46) - Damien Harris, Patriots(38:41) - EmailsCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The summer is winding down, fantasy football is heating up, and people are starting to fall in love with their sleepers. But sometimes, people get a little too excited about their guy. We’re here to temper those expectations.(3:05 - Javonte Williams, Broncos(8:33) - Kadarius Toney, Giants(12:10) - Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers(20:58) - JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs(29:10) - Eli Mitchell, 49ers(34:42) - EmailsCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We react to all of the standout and disappointing performances from Week 1 of preseason and determine whether or not we are buying the narrative. We finish the show with a return to America’s favorite game, Two Truths, One Lie.(1:32) - Jonathan Taylor, Colts(7:59) - Zach Wilson, Jets(13:14) - Breece Hall, Jets(15:36) - Saquon Barkley, Giants(20:17) - Kenny Pickett/George Pickens, Steelers(26:34) - Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Chiefs(33:32) - Antonio Gibson, Commanders(36:45) - Dameon Pierce, Texans(40:40) - Treylon Burks, Titans(44:18) - Drake London, Falcons(46:24) - Romeo Doubs, Packers(48:30) - Tyquan Thornton, Patriots(50:09) - Jaylen Warren, Steelers(51:50) - Two Truths, One LieCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We run through the tentpole guys we are drafting in the early to middle rounds that we love building our teams around this year. We finish with another edition of Fantasy Court.(1:37) - CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys(5:57) - Dalvin Cook, Vikings(10:40) - Saquon Barkley, Giants(17:31) - Aaron Jones, Packers(18:26) - Leonard Fournette, Bucs(25:16) - Adam Thielen, Vikings(30:32) - Michael Pittman Jr., Colts(37:15) - AJ Dillon, Packers(44:09) - Courtland Sutton, Broncos(49:24) - Gabriel Davis, Bills(53:21) - Jameis Winston, SaintsCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss our favorite late-round players who can get you a massive return on your investment. We finish the show by reading a few listener emails.(2:18) - RB Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles(9:05) - WR Jalen Tolbert, Cowboys(14:11) - QB Trey Lance, 49ers(22:43) - WR Chris Olave, Saints(29:33) - WR Kadarius Toney, Giants(39:16) - RB James Cook, Bills(42:57) - Handcuffs(49:04) - EmailsCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We run through the top stories from around the league and determine who is rising and falling in our draft rankings after the second week of training camp. We finish the show with another edition of Fantasy Court. (1:05) - Mike Evans and Chris Godwin(5:30) - Steelers QBs and Najee Harris(11:29) - Josh Jacobs(15:41) - David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert(22:52) - Brandon Aiyuk(28:29) - Kareem Hunt(29:29) - Dameon Pierce(32:07) - Romeo Doubs(38:00) - Isaiah Pacheco(43:29) - Rapid-fire training camp hype(50:41) - Fantasy CourtCheck out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Draft Guide for rankings, tiers, sleepers, and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducer: Craig Horlbeck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices