

The Ringer NFL Show
The Ringer
This season, The Ringer NFL Show is in your feed every weekday. Host Sheil Kapadia teams up with a rotating crew of Ringer colleagues and NFL friends to unpack the day’s biggest story—fast, smart, and in the time it takes you to get to work.
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Oct 20, 2022 • 57min
Mock Trade Mania! Five Players Who Could Be on the Move | The Scramble
This week, Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Kelly to explore five mock trades that benefit both teams. They propose trades for Christian McCaffrey (2:00), David Montgomery (10:00), Chase Claypool (15:00), Kendrick Bourne (25:00), and Darius Slayton (31:00) and share other teams that may also have interest. Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00).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: Danny KellyAssociate Producer: Mike WargonAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 19, 2022 • 34min
Thursday Thunder Dome | The Island
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 Rodger Sherman, who came up with a comprehensive plan to improve ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere?Host: Nora PrinciottiGuest: Rodger ShermanAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022 • 52min
Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: Giants and Jets Continue to Climb, Plus Can the Vikings Be Trusted? | Power Rankers
Austin is joined by former NFL receiver James Jones to discuss the how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 6. They start by discussing the Giants and if they are as good as their record indicates (1:41). Then, they break down why the Ravens should still be optimistic about their season (8:11). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the show to talk about why he still doesn’t trust the Vikings (19:05), before discussing his QB rankings, and how the Patriots and Cowboys can learn from what has happened with Bailey Zappe and Cooper Rush (38:03).Host: Austin GayleGuests: James Jones and Steven RuizProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022 • 59min
Broncos Offense Sputters, Parity Isn’t Fun, the Bucs Need a Software Update, and More Big Takeaways from Week 6 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil kick off the pod by sharing their reactions to the Chargers’ clunky win over the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.' Next, they break down the mismanagement of the Arizona Cardinals—from coaching decisions, on-field performance, to the front office—and how the team as presently constructed cannot be run back (12:00). They then examine Tampa Bay’s offensive philosophy (19:21), tip their caps to the OG coaches of the league (27:35), and raise concerns regarding the Browns defense (35:04). They end the pod by discussing the Jets’ potential QB decision in the offseason (44:32), and the weekly extra point by Ben (51:07).Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 17min
Week 6 Recap: Bills Outlast the Chiefs, Eagles Remain Undefeated, Packers and Bucs Struggle | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to recap the Bills' impressive victory over the Chiefs. They discuss the impact of Von Miller, what made the difference in the game, and look ahead to potential meetings between these two down the line (2:02). Then, Nora and Steven discuss their winners and losers, including the Vikings, Jags, the NFC West, and more (26:13).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizGuest: Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022 • 59min
Week 6 Preview: Bills-Chiefs, Eagles-Cowboys, Giants-Ravens, and More | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing one of the biggest games of the season between the Bills and Chiefs (1:20). Then they discuss how one might try to stop these elite QB’s. Later on they predict the Monday morning headlines for Eagles-Cowboys, Giants-Ravens, and more (19:05). They wrap up by holding a funeral for the Carolina Panthers season (45:37).Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Danny Heifetz, and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Isaiah BlakelyProducer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022 • 55min
Offseason Acquisition Check-In | The Scramble
Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti to follow up on the biggest offseason trades and coaching hires and rank how the teams are feeling five weeks into the season. They discuss the quarterbacks (4:00) and wide receivers (14:00) who changed teams and choose the best and worst new head coaches (25:00). Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00).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: Nora PrinciottiAssociate Producer: Mike WargonAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12, 2022 • 41min
Never Hire a College Coach for the NFL | The Island
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 Ben Solak, who argues all the reasons you shouldn’t hire a college coach for the NFL. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere?Host: Nora PrinciottiGuest: Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022 • 1h 1min
Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Packers Fall, Giants Rise, and What to Do With the Dolphins | Power Rankers
Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 5. First, they discuss the Jets and Giants and if their impressive wins should change how we view them (3:01). Then, Jason tells Austin why he’s too high on the Dolphins and the Bengals (15:40), before discussing the Panthers and what went wrong for Matt Rhule (27:49). Next, they break down why the Packers are the biggest fallers in this week’s rankings (34:03). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss some of the movement on this week’s QB rankings, and who would he rather have, Zach Wilson or Daniel Jones (45:13)?Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin GayleGuest: Steven RuizProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022 • 60min
Blaming the Analytics, the Concussion Controversy, Ron Rivera on the Ropes, and More Big Takeaways from Week 5 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Chiefs' thrilling win over the Raiders on 'Monday Night Football.' Next, they dive deep into the mismanagement of the narrative surrounding the Tua Tagovailoa concussion, and how some recent tweaks by the league in response—notably a sudden rash of questionable roughing the passer penalties—could ultimately hurt the product on the field.(9:37) Then, they heap praise on the Giants' coaching staff, try to help out the Commanders, and attempt to ease any concerns about the struggling Rams.(18:01) They end the pod with a declaration about Josh Allen from Ben and the weekly extra point by Sheil.(43:10)Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices