The Ringer NFL Show

Benjamin Solak joined Kevin and Nora on Spotify Greenroom to discuss the Rams, who are heading to the Super Bowl after defeating the Niners (2:23). Then Kevin and Nora are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the Rams’ next opponent, the Bengals, who had a comeback victory over the Chiefs (26:34). Solak rejoins the show and they all briefly discuss the recent rumors about Tom Brady’s potential retirement (50:56).Host: Kevin Clark and Nora PrinciottiGuests: Benjamin Solak and Steven RuizProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven begin the pod by reacting to the recent head-coaching news around the NFL. They then discuss, dissect, and share their picks for both of the championship-round matchups.Chiefs-Bengals (3:17)Rams-49ers (24:47)Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven RuizProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Mal start by mentioning the most recent coaching and general manager hires around the league (1:01). Then they identify a couple of key matchups to watch in the AFC (7:35) and NFC championship games (26:46).Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Mallory RubinProduction Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin opens by speaking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about the conference championship weekend matchups, Shanahan vs. McVay, and Sean Payton’s future. He is joined by The Athletic's Chiefs writer Nate Taylor and ESPN's Bengals writer Ben Baby to discuss the Week 17 matchups, “nuggets” for the AFC championship, and their predictions for the game. Host: Kevin Clark Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Nate Taylor and Ben Baby Associate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan start the pod by sharing their reactions to the announcement of Sean Payton's retirement as head coach of the Saints. They then break down the divisional round playoff results (19:11), look ahead to the conference championship round (25:35), and speculate on Aaron Rodgers's future in Green Bay (34:45)Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, and Ryan ShazierProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Benjamin Solak to discuss the wild games between the Chiefs and Bills (1:58) and the Rams and Bucs (28:40).Hosts: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti Production Assistant: Isaiah BlakelyAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven begin the pod by giving some love to the 49ers' defense, who held the Packers to only 10 points and earned their team a trip to the NFC championship game. They grade Jimmy Garoppolo's performance (7:12) and discuss how the results of the matchup will affect both teams' franchises moving forward (15:30). They then pivot to the Bengals win over the Titans (18:00) and talk about Joe Burrow fending off a brutal nine-sack onslaught to lead Cincinnati to the next round of the playoffs while also detailing how the outcome could be devastating for Tennessee's 2022 season. (29:02) Finally, they wrap everything up by dissecting Aaron Rodgers postgame comments and what they may be signaling about his future in Green Bay. (37:53)Hosts: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven RuizProducer: Arjuna RamgopalProduction Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven discuss, dissect, and share their picks for all of the divisional-round NFL playoff matchups.Chiefs-Bills (2:00)Packers-49ers (17:46)Rams-Buccaneers (30:08)Bengals-Titans (39:23)Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven RuizProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Mallory go through each matchup of the divisional round and debate who has the most at stake in each game.Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, Mallory RubinAssociate Producer: Stefan AndersonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan break down and share their analysis of all the first-round NFL playoff games and look ahead to the divisional round (40:00).Cowboys-49ers (00:57)Bills-Patriots (8:19)Bucs-Eagles (15:18)Raiders-Bengals (22:14)Steelers-Chiefs (28:12)Rams-Cardinals (31:21)Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, Ryan ShazierProduction Assistant: Chris SuttonAdditional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices