The Ringer NFL Show

Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing an exciting matchup in the AFC between the Bills and Bengals. They discuss and compare the recent play of quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Josh Allen (2:53). Then they predict the Monday-morning headlines for Vikings-Packers, Pats-Dolphins, and more (23:33). They wrap up by discussing some recent quarterback benchings, including the Raiders sitting Derek Carr (41:25).Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to "The Island"!Each week, a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia, who details why the NFL season needs some changes.Host: Nora PrinciottiGuest: Sheil KapadiaAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Jason discuss how the NFL power rankings have changed after Week 16. First, they highlight who needs to be put out to pasture, including Nathaniel Hackett, Nick Foles, and Zach Wilson (00:53). Then, they discuss the teams of the week, the 49ers and the Chargers, and the reasons for their recent success (13:28). After, they discuss the Packers and Titans, this week’s biggest movers (26:06), before delving into everything that’s gone wrong for the Colts and Cardinals (37:04). Finally, Steven Ruiz joins the show to talk Jared Goff, Sam Darnold, and the Titans’ QB situation (52:11).Hosts: Austin Gayle and Jason GoffGuest: Steven RuizProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Chargers punching their ticket to the postseason with a win over the Colts on 'Monday Night Football'. They then discuss the news of Tua's concussion symptoms and the removal of Nathaniel Hackett as head coach of the Denver Broncos (9:21). Next, they warn us not to believe the spin coming from Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury's camp and examine the widening championship race in the NFC (39:54). They end the pod with Sheil raving about the Viking's fan experience this season and Ben giving the weekly extra point (59:33).Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven pick out their winners and losers from the Christmas Eve games, starting with the Cowboys' win over the Eagles (1:30). They also discuss the Commanders (7:10), Patriots (17:25), Panthers (23:03), and more.Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny, Ben, and Steven preview Week 16 starting with the NFC East Eagles-Cowboys matchup (01:10). They discuss how the Eagles’ offense will fare with Gardner Minshew under center, as well as the depleted secondary troubles that Dallas will have. Then, they predict Monday morning’s headlines for Seahawks-Chiefs and Bengals-Patriots (22:12). Finally, they do a quick overview of all the matches with playoff implications (40:16).Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven RuizProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones to give out gifts ahead of the holidays. They share what Patrick Mahomes can expect to find under his tree (2:00) and explain why Josh Allen could use a heating rock (8:00). Plus, they pick which coaches need a coaching seminar (13:00) and discuss the best gift Lions fans can hope for (36:00). Finally, they close the show by answering mailbag questions (42:00).Do you have a question for Sheil? Email TheScrambleMailbag@Gmail.com for a chance to have your question answered on the show.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Lindsay JonesAssociate Producer: Mike WargonAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’!Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, who details why Lamar Jackson should find a new home outside of Baltimore. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere?Host: Nora PrinciottiGuest: Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Jason discuss how the NFL power rankings have changed after Week 15. First, they talk about why the Commanders shouldn’t be blaming the officials and why Mac Jones needs to stop screaming on the sidelines (0:49). Then, they discuss some teams that are on the rise, the Jags and the Lions (11:08). After that, they get into the two biggest movers on this week’s rankings, the Titans and the Jets (26:15), before discussing where the Eagles and Cowboys should be (38:47). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the pod to talk Gardner Minshew, Joe Burrow, and Geno Smith (51:54).Hosts: Austin Gayle and Jason GoffGuest: Steven RuizProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sheil begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the news about Jalen Hurts's injury and speculating about how the Eagles will adjust heading into the playoffs. They then debate Washington head coach Ron Rivera's coaching potency and talk about what next year's Packers are going to look like (11:10). Next, Ben breaks down an underrated 2022 draft class and Sheil explains why Bill Belichick should not get any more passes as an elite coach (29:44). They end the pod by dreaming up their perfect playoff pairings (47:39).Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices