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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 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

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 22min
Week 5 Recap: Lamar Jackson's Margin of Error Wins, Kenny Pickett's Passing Map Loses, and Brian Daboll for Coach of the Year | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora, Steven, and Ben get together to share their reactions to the Baltimore Ravens' impressive win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They discuss the advantages of having a kicker like Justin Tucker, go through the Bengals' receiver struggles, and examine John Harbaugh's fourth-down decision-making. Then, Steven and Nora then go over their winners and losers from the week, which include the Jets, Rams, Saints, and more.(25:16)Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven RuizGuest: Ben SolakAssociate Producer: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2022 • 50min
Week 5 Preview: Lamar vs. Burrow, Falcons-Bucs, Seahawks-Saints, and More | The Ringer NFL Preview Show
Danny, Ben, and Steven preview the Week 5 slate, starting with Ravens-Bengals, then discuss how Lamar could find success against the Bengals defense (2:01). Then they predict the Monday morning headlines for Cowboys-Rams, Falcons-Bucs, Seahawks-Saints, and Chargers-Browns (21:05).Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven RuizAssociate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 57min
Answering Mock Voicemails With Nate Tice | The Scramble
This week, Sheil is joined by The Athletic’s Nate Tice to answer mock voicemails from various players and coaches. They answer questions about what’s wrong with the Rams and Steelers offenses (3:00), how the Cowboys will look once Dak Prescott returns (17:00), whether Lamar Jackson can carry the Ravens forever (23:00), and how the Eagles offense can be slowed down (30:00). Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (39:00).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: Nate TiceAssociate Producer: Mike WargonAdditional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5, 2022 • 36min
The Giants Should Run the Option | 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 Steven Ruiz, who states how the option-style offense could help take the Giants to the playoffs and make the most of their talent. 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

Oct 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
Week 5 NFL Power Rankings: Bills Stay on Top, Eagles Crack the Top Five, and Can the Bucs Still Be Trusted? | Power Rankers
Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 4. First, they discuss the team of the week, the Bills, and why they are still in the top spot (2:21). Then, they discuss a few teams Austin might be too high on (11:50). Next, they pick a game of the week and a shame of the week heading into Week 5 (41:13). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss some of the movement on this week’s QB rankings, and how big is the panic button in Green Bay (45:49)?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 4, 2022 • 53min
DeMeco Ryans' Defense, John Harbaugh's Analytics, No Tyreek, No Problem in K.C., and More Big Takeaways From Week 4 | Extra Point Taken
Ben and Sheil start the pod by sharing their reactions to the San Francisco 49er's impressive 24-9 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on 'Monday Night Football'. They then detail how the Raven's late-game collapse versus the Bills shouldn't be an indictment against John Harbaugh's coaching (9:48) but Green Bay's performance in their win over the Patriots should have Packers fans worried.(18:20) Next, they marvel at the Chief's offensive efficiency against the Buc's vaunted defense,(26:42) examine the playoff possibilities for the Falcons,(31:21) and lament the Colt's inertia.(38:44) Finally, Ben ends the pod by offering his weekly extra point.(44:45)Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakProduction Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor NevinsAssociate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 24min
Week 4 Recap: The Bills Comeback to Beat the Ravens, the Eagles Remain Undefeated, the Chiefs Offense Explodes | The Ringer NFL Recap Show
Nora, Steven, and Ben start by recapping the Bills' comeback win on the road over the Ravens. They discuss the quarterback battle between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, controversial coaching decisions from John Harbaugh, and more (1:17). Then, Nora and Steven go through their winners and losers from the week, which included the Eagles, Chiefs, Falcons, Steelers, and more (18:03).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


