The Ringer NFL Show

Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss how the wild-card races in each conference shook out on Sunday. They start with the Lions playing spoiler and eliminating the Packers from playoff contention. Then, they discuss the Seahawks winning in overtime over the Rams, and Seattle's upcoming playoff rematch against the Niners. Then, in the AFC they talk about the Dolphins getting into the playoffs by beating the Jets, which eliminated the Patriots and Steelers (21:08). After that, Nora and Steven run through their winners and losers for the final week of the regular season, including the Jaguars, Texans, Cowboys, and more (34:34).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizGuest: Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz begins the show with Nora Princiotti, who provides the latest updates on Damar Hamlin. Then, Ben Solak and Steven Ruiz join Danny to preview the Week 18 games with playoff implications, including Lions-Packers, Jaguars-Titans, Jets-Dolphins, and more (19:43).Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven RuizGuest: Nora PrinciottiAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Sheil are joined by The Buffalo News’ Katherine Fitzgerald to discuss their feelings following the 'MNF' matchup between the Bills and Bengals, and give insight into Damar Hamlin as a human.Host: Nora Princiotti and Sheil KapadiaGuest: Katherine FitzgeraldAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to do a confidence check-in on the top teams in the NFC after the Eagles and Vikings lose and the Niners beat the Raiders in overtime (1:57). Then Nora and Steven pick out their winners and losers from the week, including the Giants, Bucs, and Commanders (30:27).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizGuest: Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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