The Ringer NFL Show

After another disappointing early playoff exit, the Dallas Cowboys have some soul searching to do. The Ringer's Ben Solak breaks down what the Green Bay Packers did over wild-card weekend to dice up the Cowboys, particularly how Dan Quinn's defense wasn't up to the challenge of Matt LaFleur's offensive schemes. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben begin the pod by discussing the Bucs' impressive upset win over the Eagles on Monday night and looking forward to the Chiefs-Bills big showdown next weekend. Then, Ben marvels at Jordan Love’s excellent first playoff game as the Packers' starting QB while Sheil breaks down how Sean McVay’s less than perfect game plan versus the Lions prevented the Rams from winning (21:52). They end the pod with some offseason speculations for the Dolphins and Cowboys before shining a light on some of the young stars making a name for themselves in this year’s tournament (44:25).The 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon RenaldoSocial: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven are back to recap the two games from Sunday’s wild-card round, starting with Detroit beating the Rams for its first playoff win in 32 years. They discuss the Rams offense, Jared Goff’s impressive performance, and more. Then they discuss the Cowboys getting dismantled by the Packers at home. They discuss what’s next for the Cowboys, Jordan Love’s continued impressive play, and more (16:27).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven recap the two games from Saturday’s wild-card round, starting with the Chiefs dominating the Dolphins at home. They discuss what’s next for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, how impressive this win is for the Chiefs, and more(1:15). Then they talk about the Texans comfortably defeating the Browns, C.J. Stroud’s impressive playoff debut, what to make of this Browns season, and more(23:11). Lastly they wrap up by providing their reactions to the Patriots promoting Jerod Mayo to head coach (40:10).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Connor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben get you set for wild-card weekend, but first, the Patriots have found their successor to Bill Belichick. What are the expectations for Jerod Mayo as the next Patriots head coach? Can the injured Dolphins overcome the freezing-cold weather at Arrowhead against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Are people writing off the Steelers? Plus, picks, props and nonsense predictions!The 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: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Lindsay discuss the departure of Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots after 24 seasons, exploring potential landing spots for him, the secrets and success behind the Belichick way, and his reputation as a strategist and leader. They also touch on the coaching hires made by Robert Kraft and the anticipation of Belichick potentially coaching for another team.

Former coaches Pete Carroll and Mike Vrabel are discussed, including the surprising news of Carroll stepping away and Vrabel being fired. The strengths and weaknesses of playoff teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are analyzed, as well as the topic of benching players and the vulnerabilities of the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive struggles on first down and upcoming episodes are also mentioned.

With a potential contract extension looming for Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this offseason, The Ringer's Ben Solak takes a look at his recent play and identifies some weaknesses in his game after a tough loss to the Buffalo Bills. Mike McDaniel's offensive system has been a boon to Tua's game, but how should we evaluate his skill set as a QB after this season, and how much cap room does he deserve moving forward? Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill Belichick's possible coaching scenarios, Antonio Pierce's interim leadership for the Raiders, Jim Harbaugh joining forces with Justin Fields, exciting teams in the wild-card round, futures of non-playoff teams, draft and playoff predictions.

Nora and Steven close out the regular season by recapping Week 18, starting with the Bills defeating the Dolphins to win the AFC East. Then, they take a look at each of the playoff matchups and discuss how each team did in Week 18, and they give their early thoughts on each wild-card game (27:45). Lastly, they wrap up by talking about the Atlanta Falcons' firing of Arthur Smith and some other coaches who might be on the hot seat (55:33).The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah BlakelySocial: Kiera Givens and Eduardo OcampoAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices