The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer’s Ben Solak looks at the turnaround in Cleveland, where the Browns were near dead last in run defense last season, but have skyrocketed to fifth under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. This past Sunday, a combination of a smothering pass rush, clever alignments, and some new contributors on the Browns defense handed Kyle Shanahan and his 49ers their first loss of the season.Producer: Cory McConnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast discusses the Cowboys' victory over the Chargers, Browns DC Jim Schwartz's record against Kyle Shanahan-coached teams, C.J. Stroud's development in Houston, the three best coaches in the NFL, the Titans' continued woes, trade deadline fantasies, and poseur teams that won't be in the Super Bowl.

Steven Ruiz is joined by Austin Gayle this week, filling in for Nora Princiotti, and they start with the Bills hanging on to win at home against the Giants. Then, they discuss Eagles and Niners—previously the two remaining unbeaten teams—both suffering their first loss on Sunday (10:30). Then, they get to their winners and losers from Week 6, which include the Ravens, Dolphins, Patriots, and more (30:54).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: Austin Gayle and Steven RuizProducer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Connor NevinsSocial: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concern for Chiefs offense, Vikings aggressive blitzing, trade announcement between Jaguars and Vikings, addressing Jaguars' pass rush, analyzing Ravens passing game, improvement in team performance, predicting Cowboys vs. Chargers game, concluding with hipster football talk

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by sifting through the AFC and debating which contender they think can represent the conference in the Super Bowl. They continue by discussing the backlash Steven has gotten for his position on Brock Purdy in his weekly QB Rankings. To conclude the episode, they preview the 'TNF' matchup between the Chiefs and Broncos.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: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Ben Solak talks about Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and the adjustments that offensive coordinator Luke Getsy has made to help Fields after his struggles early in the season. Wide receiver D.J. Moore has been a boon to the Bears offense, and the schemes and routes that Getsy has implemented have fans in Chicago hopeful for more performances like the Bears' win over the Commanders in Week 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben start the show by sharing their reactions to the Raiders hanging on to beat the Packers at home on 'Monday Night Football.' They then give their takeaways from Week 5. They talk about whether the Vikings should blow up their roster, whether it's the end of the Bill Belichick era in New England, and more (9:01). Then they wrap up by discussing how important it is for certain teams to move on from their mistakes at quarterback this offseason (1:08:48).Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProducer: Isaiah BlakelySocial: Kiera GivensAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discusses the dominant win by the Niners against the Cowboys and whether they are the best team in the NFL. Talks about the Eagles' victory, struggles of a certain quarterback, Vikings' struggles, and Trevor's performance. Praises Greg Olsen as the best color commentary person in the NFL and discusses John Oden Taylor's contract extension.

Bears' victory ends losing streak. DJ Moore's historic game. Pressure on 49ers vs. Cowboys. Monday Morning Headlines, picks of the week, nonsense predictions. Analyzing performances, AFC South potential, strong performance against tough defense. Week 5 picks and performance recap. Incident between Patrick Queen and Mike Tomlin. NFL Week 5 predictions, key matchups, spread picks. NFL prop bets and picks.

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by doing a deep dive on the Patriots, why their rebuilding is failing, and Bill Belichick’s decision-making. They continue by discussing the NFL’s top scams. To conclude the episode, they talk about the return of players coming off the IL, like Jonathan Taylor and Cooper Kupp.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: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizProducer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsMusical Elements: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices