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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Dec 24, 2024 • 51min
Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups, The Final Trivia Championship, and the First Jump Shot
SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 17 (5:41).
RB: Michael Carter (Cardinals), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Alexander Mattison (Raiders) (5:41)
WR: Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), Rashod Bateman (Ravens), and Hollywood Brown (Chiefs) (12:28)
TE: Dalton Schultz (Texans), Chig Okonkwo (Titans), and Isaiah Likely (Ravens) (23:04)
QB: Bryce Young (Panthers), Caleb Williams (Bears), and Drake Maye (Patriots) (33:37)
D/ST: Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Chargers, and New Orleans Saints (35:27)
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Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 36min
Week 16 Recap: Lions Stumblerooski, Jayden Hurts Philly, Burrow’s Katanas, and 1.1 Bananas
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 16 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 16?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:08). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (01:20:03).
The Oppenheimer Award (2:33 / 3:08)
Fantasy Murderers (17:42)
Winners and Losers (22:59)
It’s So Over/We’re So Back (36:35)
Intrusive Thoughts (57:04)
Play of the Day (01:04:43)
The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (01:11:27)
Worst Ref Moment (01:13:10)
The Lucille Bluth Award (01:14:09)
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Dec 20, 2024 • 1h 20min
Week 16 Preview: Maimed Mahomes, Steelers-Ravens, Penix Is in, We’d Die for Dan Campbell, and Tape Guru Brick Johnson
The guys preview the Week 16 fantasy football slate, including the Saturday (!) double-header, this week’s Game of the Year, Michael Penix Jr.’s debut as a starting quarterback, a CFB Playoff check-in, and much more (3:31).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024 • 1h 24min
Power Ranking the Best Head Coaching Candidates and Landing Spots
POWER HOUR! The guys discuss the expected coaching vacancies and who the top candidates will be (2:55). Plus, Fantasy Court (1:01:08)! “You guys want to do some emails?” (1:04:18)Chicago Bears (2:55)Jacksonville Jaguars (20:03)Las Vegas Raiders (25:49)New York Jets (29:18)New Orleans Saints (38:14)New York Giants (41:14)Dallas Cowboys (50:08)Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera Givens and Olivia CrerieProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024 • 1h
David Montgomery Out for the Year, Week 16 Waiver Wire, and I Taught Magic Johnson Everything He Knows
The guys react to the David Montgomery injury news, break down how that impacts the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl odds, and check in on the status of Dolphins WR Grant DuBose (1:29). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 16 (6:21).
RB: Jerome Ford (Browns), Kendre Miller (Saints), and Tyjae Spears (Titans) (5:34)
WR: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), and Jalen Coker (Panthers) (13:09)
TE: Brenton Strange (Jaguars), Dalton Schultz (Texans), and Juwan Johnson (Saints) (19:20)
QB: Drake Maye (Patriots), Aaron Rodgers (Jets), and Jameis Winston (Browns) (30:30)
D/ST: Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals, and Indianapolis Colts (30:53)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 53min
Week 15 Recap: Josh for MVP, Mahomes Hobbled, Taylor Bobbled, Baker the Kingmaker, and DK Won the Fish Toss
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 15?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (102:15).
Winners and Losers (12:43)
The Oppenheimer Award (42:49)
It’s So Over/We’re So Back (53:33)
Shit the Bed (58:13)
Intrusive Thoughts (75:52)
Play of the Day (82:38)
The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (89:36)
The Arthur Smith Award (92:44)
Worst Ref Moment (96:17)
The Lucille Bluth Award (99:55)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 23min
UNC at Chapel Bill, Hunter-Jeanty Heisman Race, Bills-Lions. Plus, Week 15 Preview and Seattle Fish Toss.
The guys react to Bill Belichick being named UNC’s head coach and relay their thoughts on the seismic move (1:34). Next, they talk through the Heisman race and debate whether Colorado CB-WR Travis Hunter or Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty should be the one to raise the coveted trophy (20:00). Later, they preview the Week 15 fantasy football slate, including this week’s Game(s) of the Year, the A.J. Brown vibes roller coaster, Justin Tucker’s get-right game, Famous Jameis, and much more (24:47).Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 27min
Power Hour: 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Belichick University, Vegas Needs Deion, and HOF Dad Takes
POWER HOUR! The guys look ahead to the 2025 NFL draft by going through the first 12 picks of DK’s latest mock (20:32). Plus, Fantasy Court (59:15)! Later, they read some incredible “dad takes” emails (1:05:07).Las Vegas Raiders (10:32)New York Giants (28:20)New England Patriots (31:30)Carolina Panthers (35:15)Jacksonville Jaguars (37:29)Tennessee Titans (40:22)New York Jets (44:33)Cleveland Browns (46:13)Chicago Bears (49:05)Cincinnati Bengals (51:16)New Orleans Saints (53:55)Dallas Cowboys (56:51)Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 2min
Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15, 49ers RBs, and The Alien Rumor Mill
The guys react to the news that Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL again (1:45). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 15 (8:33).
RB: Patrick Taylor (49ers), Sincere McCormick (Raiders), and Sean Tucker (Buccaneers) (8:33)
WR: Adam Thielen (Panthers), Romeo Doubs (Packers), and Elijah Moore (Browns) (21:50)
TE: Hunter Henry (Patriots), Noah Gray (Chiefs), and Juwan Johnson (Saints) (32:31)
QB: Drake Maye (Patriots), Bo Nix (Broncos), and Jameis Winston (Browns) (41:00)
D/ST: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, and Baltimore Ravens (54:00)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 58min
Week 14 Recap: KC Won’t Die, Josh Allen Goes For 50, Marvin Harrison Goes for 6, and Kadarius Returns
The guys recap all of the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 14?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (0:00). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:47:15).
Winners and Losers (13:02)
The Oppenheimer Award (31:56)
It’s So Over/We’re So Back (46:57)
Fart or Shart? (1:03:25)
FEELING NICEY (1:06:53)
Play of the Day (1:1747)
The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (1:18:34)
The Arthur Smith Award (1:34:53)
Worst Ref Moment (1:35:34)
The Lucille Bluth Award (1:40:06)
Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.comThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckSocial: Kiera GivensProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
