A Wild Summer Mailbag
May 18, 2026
The guys spiral through “cognitive push-ups,” James Bond trivia, Tony Soprano recall battles, and the greatest hockey player names of all time—including the legendary Jimbob Ghostkeeper. Plus…
Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)
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The Listener Take Purge
May 11, 2026
The guys open up the annual Listener Take Purge and spiral through Patrick Mahomes ACL panic, Jayden Daniels regression fears, whether running backs deserve more money, and the terrifying possibility…
Our Early Top 20 Rankings for 2026, and Jordan Ritter Conn on Fantasy Football and American Men
May 06, 2026
The guys unveil their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating Bijan vs. Gibbs at no. 1, whether Christian McCaffrey is fantasy football Russian roulette, and whether Seahawks superstar JSN is…
Best Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots + Our 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rankings
May 01, 2026
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is back with our favorite rookie landing spots and 2026 dynasty superflex rankings. Why did [redacted] trade new Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love for scraps?…
Draft Draft: Drafting All 32 Teams' Draft Classes, Aaron Rodgers Tendered (?!), and Is Tartar Sauce Just Fancy Mayo?
Apr 29, 2026
The guys open with classic nonsense before diving into their first-ever “Draft the Draft,” debating which teams actually crushed it. They also break down the bizarre Ty Simpson–Rams saga and what it…
NFL Draft Full Recap: Winners and Losers, Best Picks and Icks, Steelers Embarrassment, and Heifetz's Worst Mispronunciation Yet
Apr 26, 2026
The guys hand out winners and losers from the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders’ hope-filled glow-up to the Browns accidentally building a real roster. They also debate Ty Simpson’s bizarre Rams…
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NFL Draft Day 2: Nightmare WR Landing Spots, Steelers and Cardinals Take QBs, A Sean McVay Update, and RFK Jr.'s Awake Apnea
Apr 25, 2026
Day 2 of the draft delivered chaos, reaches, and fantasy heartbreak. The guys break down bizarre picks from the Niners, Dolphins, Jaguars, and Steelers, plus argue over rookie landing spots and…
Round 1 Reactions: Rams Reach for Ty Simpson?! Cardinals Fall in Love, Giants Steal Arvell Reese, Worst Picks, WR Rankings, and Punching Friends in the Taint
Apr 24, 2026
The guys hand out awards after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including the most shocking picks, the worst selections, and the best wide receiver landing spots. They also delve into hiccup…
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Craig's 2026 Insider Mock Draft 1.0, Heifetz Already Misses Dexter Lawrence, and the First 10 Minutes of 'Dune: Part Three'
Apr 22, 2026
Craig’s annual Mock Draft Spectacular is back, and the insider-outsider-insider might have done it again. The guys break down Craig’s full first-round projection, argue over Giants draft dreams after…
The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge
Apr 20, 2026
The Take Purge is back. The guys empty the notebook with their wildest 2026 NFL draft takes: Should prospects tank the combine on purpose, are the Giants headed for disaster, should the Raiders pass…
Draft Mailbag! Love Vs. Tate, Carson Beck Hate, How Many DKs Can Block Myles Garrett, the Best Feeling in Sports, and Craig's Vegas Check-in
Apr 15, 2026
The guys hit a loaded mailbag episode—starting with a Bills stadium correction that sparks fan outrage—before diving into draft questions, quarterback debates, and one truly unhinged conversation…
Draft Needs for All 32 Teams, the NFL’s Plan for 18 Games, DOJ Case Explained, and Tom Harmon Is Missing Again
Apr 13, 2026
The guys run through team needs for all 32 teams ahead of the draft, mixing real roster-building debates with offseason chaos—from NFL streaming drama to why an 18-game season feels inevitable…
The Case For and Against Every QB in the Draft, and Did We Actually GO to the Moon?
Apr 09, 2026
The guys make the case for and against every quarterback in the draft, from prototypical big-arm projects to flawed prospects with major red flags, debating upside, landing spots, and why teams keep…
Top-10 WR Prospect Player Comps, Kirk Cousins is a Raider, and Ping Bodie Won a Spaghetti Eating Contest Against an Ostrich
Apr 06, 2026
The guys run through 2026 draft WR comps, throwing out NFL comparisons, debating ceilings vs. reality, and figuring out which traits actually translate when it matters. (00:00) Intro (01:35) Raiders…
Player Comps for the Best RBs in the Draft, the Jalen Hurts ESPN Story, the Annual NFL Coaches Photo, and ABS vs. Waymo
Apr 02, 2026
The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight…
Ranking Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams, Fantasy Baseball Is Back, and Who Invented Raising the Roof?
Mar 30, 2026
The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They…
Coolest Players in the 2026 Draft, an Eagles–A.J. Brown Theory, Zachariah Branch Thirst Trap, and Seaman the Dog
Mar 26, 2026
The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s…
Riskiest First-Round Draft Prospects, Ty Simpson Media Hype, Logan Paul Sacked Jalen Hurts in Flag Football, and Candle Scent or Celeb Baby Name
Mar 25, 2026
The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft…
Mock Draft Oscars, All 32 First-Round Picks, and Heifetz's Birthday Revelations
Mar 19, 2026
The Dannys run the Mock Draft Oscars, alternating all 32 first-round picks while arguing through Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and the toughest calls at the top of the board. It’s draft philosophy…
Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle, NFL Free Agency Hangover, Craig's Oscars Recap, and a March Madness Preview With Tate Frazier
Mar 18, 2026
The guys react to the Broncos landing Jaylen Waddle, work through the NFL free agency hangover, and get Craig’s Oscars recap before closing with a special interview with Tate Frazier to preview March…
Maxx Crosby Trade Debacle, Geno's a Jet (Again), Viking Kyler, Bam Drops 83, Italy Beats Team USA at Baseball, and Pokémon or Coachella Band
Mar 12, 2026
The guys react to one of the strangest NFL offseason twists in recent memory, breaking down the Ravens backing out of a blockbuster trade, what it means for the Raiders, and why the fallout could…
Free Agency, Day 1: Malik to Miami, Ravens and Bills Go All In, Chiefs Sign Ken Walker, Alec Pierce's Payday, Pittman to Pittsburgh, and Skip Bayless on Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Debut
Mar 10, 2026
The guys break down the opening wave of NFL free agency, from the Dolphins’ quarterback reset to the Ravens going all in with a blockbuster pass-rush move, and the Raiders spending big to build…
A Big Rams-Chiefs Trade, Daniel Jones Tagged, Kyler Landing Spots, DK's Mock Draft 3.0, and Dick Grapes
Mar 05, 2026
The guys break down a blockbuster trade that sends an All-Pro corner to the Rams and what it means for both teams’ roster strategies. They also discuss the Colts’ unusual transition tag decision on…
NFL Combine Winners and Losers, Lions Trade Montgomery, Tales From Indy, and Pie for Breakfast
Mar 03, 2026
The guys recap a ridiculous NFL combine, from record-breaking 40 times and absurd vertical jumps to the prospects who may have changed their draft stock the most. They break down remarkable athletes…
BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench
Feb 28, 2026
The guys are joined by Todd McShay and Steve Muench to break down how teams really build their draft boards, what traits actually matter, and why arm measurements always take over combine week. They…
Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks
Feb 27, 2026
The guys are live in Indianapolis breaking down combine chaos, from arm-length discourse to big-board debates to a wild QB trade market headlined by Anthony Richardson rumors. They also dig into…
Hottest NFL Combine Story Lines From Indy: Is Malik Willis Worth $30M? Plus, Tua vs. Kyler, A.J. Brown's Future, Coach/GM Interviews, and Nick's 30-Foot Cuddy
Feb 26, 2026
The guys react to the chaos coming out of combine press conferences, decoding front-office speak, quarterback rumors, and which teams might be headed for major shake-ups this offseason. They also…
NFL Combine Preview: QB2 Race, Arm Length Matters, and There Is a Candy Hall of Fame
Feb 23, 2026
The guys kick off their NFL Draft Show era with a combine preview, breaking down a weird QB class, arm length discourse, and the chaos behind draft boards this year. It’s peak draft-season energy…
Free Agency Preview, Tyreek Cut, Derek Carr's Comeback, the Shai–Paul George Trade, and Fixing Car Horns
Feb 19, 2026
The guys break down a chaotic NFL news cycle, from the Dolphins’ full rebuild to the Tyreek Hill fallout to the Seahawks’ tricky Kenneth Walker III decision after his Super Bowl MVP run. They also…
Way Too Early Top 12 Fantasy Rankings, Mom Sports Takes, and Why Do We Smell Rain
Feb 16, 2026
The guys reveal their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating how deep the first round really is and which roster-building strategies will define next season’s drafts. They also get into risk…