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The 2025 Fantasy Football Awards: MVP, LVP, Biggest Leap, Hottest Take, Best Quote, and What Aged the Worst Dec 31, 2025

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The guys hand out the 2025 Fantasy Football Awards, including Fantasy MVP, LVP, what aged the best, what aged the worst, and more as they recap the entire NFL and fantasy season. They debate McCaffrey vs. Puka, shout out Trey McBride, torch Lamar and Justin Jefferson, and revisit the takes, narratives, and chaos that defined 2025.

(00:00) Intro

(04:38) Fantasy MVP

(23:36) Fantasy LVP

(32:30) What Aged the Best?

(41:38) What’s Aged the Worst

(49:43) Dion Waiters Award - Best Waiver Wire Guy of the Year

(53:47) Biggest Leap Award

(59:13) It’s so Over of the Year

(01:04:18) We’re so back of the Year

(01:10:53) Smarter Moves

(01:16:00) The Ruffalo-Hanna-Rubinek-Patridge Overacting Award

(01:24:15) Quote of the Year

(01:31:49) Best Announcer Moment of the Year

(01:38:50) Cloyce Box Name of the Year

(01:42:14) Ringer 107

(01:45:32) Deadest Dove Do Not Eat Award for the Most Glaringly Obvious Thing You Still Fell For

(01:46:26) Most Rewatchable Play

(01:48:07) Worst Coach Moment of the Year

(01:49:19) Probably Unanswerable Questions

(01:50:26) Kyle Pitts Death Valley Award

(01:55:29) Stat of the Year

(01:56:27) Email of the Year

(01:57:42) Life Lesson of the Year

(01:58:54) Who Won the Year

(02:02:20) Who Lost the Year

(02:03:31) Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award/Craziest thing anyone said on the show this year

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Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Week 17 Recap: Purdy-Caleb Magic, Maye MVP Hype, Classic Steelers L, Playoff Murderers, and Fish Brosmer Dec 29, 2025

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The guys recap all the NFL Week 17 action, from the Bears–Niners shootout and Caleb Williams’ breakout to Brock Purdy’s sneaky dominance. They also cover Jacksonville’s rise, the Giants’ self-sabotage, the Steelers’ meltdown, Derrick Henry obliterating fantasy matchups, and the general madness of this season.

(00:00) Intro

(03:20) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Bears-49ers

(19:54) Jaguars-Colts

(29:36) Steelers-Browns

(38:17) Oppenheimer Award

(01:01:22) Fart or Shart?

(01:15:34) Intrusive Thoughts

(01:36:48) Play of the Day

(01:40:07) Lucille Bluthe Award

(01:40:36) Emails

(01:45:21) Burn Book

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Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Power Ranking NFL Rules We Want Changed, the One Second Christmas Song Challenge, and Fantasy Court Dec 24, 2025

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The guys are power ranking the NFL rules they want changed, from juiced kicking balls and the tush push to throwback jerseys, emergency quarterbacks, and more. They also take on a fantasy court case, get into some Christmas chaos, and preview the Week 17 slate.

(00:00) Intro

(03:12) Power Hour

(01:01:06) Ringer Fantasy Football League Update

(01:03:31) Fantasy Court

(01:11:39) 1-Second Song Challenge: Christmas Edition

(01:30:36) Ringer 107 Picks

(01:34:58) Emails

Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Week 17 Waivers, DK Metcalf, Suspended, Championship Trivia, and Clanker Coke Ads Dec 23, 2025

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First, an update on DK Metcalf's two-game suspension. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys discuss must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 17. It's the final waivers show of the year, so it's time crown a trivia champion.

(00:00) Intro (02:40) DK Metcalf Suspension Update (07:45) RB Waivers: Michael Carter, Chris Rodtriguez Jr., Emari Demercado (17:08) WR Waivers: Parker Washington, Jalen Coker, Chimere Dike (28:02) TE Waivers: Taysom Hill, AJ Barner, and Pat Freiermuth (37:28): QB Waivers: Malik Willis, Tyler Shough, Geno Smith (39:24): D/ST Waivers: Patriots, Buccaneers, Steelers (42:18): Emails Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/WdtQNSdDUc

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Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Week 16 Recap: Lawrence’s Leap, Steelers LMAO, Seahawks Insanity, Clutch Caleb, Old Al Michaels, and the Holidays Are Coming Dec 22, 2025

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The guys recap all the NFL Week 16 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:41) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Patriots-Ravens (9:34) Winners and Losers (13:24) Jaguars-Broncos (18:11) Packers-Bears (28:11) Rams-Seahawks (50:50) The Oppenheimer Award (55:20) Airing of Grievances (01:02:28) Fart or Shart (01:09:44) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:10:59) Steelers-Lions (01:27:27) Intrusive Thoughts (01:35:27) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:43:38) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:49:20) Fantasy Burn Book Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/WdtQNSdDUc Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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Week 16 Preview: Tua Benched, Trevor’s Test, and the Parsons-less Packers, With Ben Solak (Plus the Tufted Titmouse) Dec 19, 2025

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Ben Solak returns to talk Week 16, Miami’s QB options, Trevor Lawrence’s massive opportunity in Denver, and how all of Green Bay’s injuries will impact the Packers-Bears rematch before talking about which birds he has been looking at outside his window.

(00:00) Intro
(02:54) Bengals-Dolphins
(13:24) Jaguars-Broncos
(20:29) Packers-Bears
(28:29) Eagles-Commanders
(36:34) 49ers-Colts
(41:11) Punishment update
(47:56) Bucs-Panthers
(52:29) Patriots-Ravens
(59:10) Raiders-Texans
(01:01:44) Bills-Browns
(01:02:22) Chargers-Cowboys
(01:04:15) Chiefs-Titans
(01:07:38) Vikings-Giants
(0127) Jets-Saints
(01:14:10) Falcons-Cardinals
(0120) Ringer 107 Picks

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Ben Solak
Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia

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Power Ranking the Best/Worst Trades of 2025, Craig Vs. Sean Toilet Bowl, Fantasy Court, and Michael Bublé (No, Really) Dec 17, 2025

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The guys are power ranking the most impactful trades of the season, from the Micah Parsons blockbuster to the Joe Flacco midseason trade, and much more. They then take on a fantasy court case and recap the week in the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Finally, the guys are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Bublé to talk about his love of fantasy football, his career highlights, and more!

(00:00) Show start

(1:55) Power Hour!

(3:22) Micah Parsons to GB

(7:57) Quinnen Williams to DAL

(11:52) George Pickens to DAL

(15:49) DK Metcalf to PIT

(20:25) Seahawks Replace Geno Smith With Sam Darnold

(27:51) Geno Smith to LV

(30:27) Vikings Let Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones Walk

(34:39) Colts Sign Daniel Jones and Trade for Sauce Gardner

(38:17) Jaguars Trade Up for Travis Hunter

(40:58) Jakobi Meyers to JAX

(43:20) Bears Acquire Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson

(45:44) Joe Flacco to CIN

(48:54) Fantasy Court

(55:58) Ringer Fantasy League Update

(1:00:42) Michael Bublé Joins the Show!

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Rodgers Cooks, Dolphins Freeze, and Week 16 Waivers Dec 16, 2025

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The guys react to the Steelers' win over the Dolphins on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys discuss must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 16.

(00:00) Intro

(01:53) ‘Monday Night Football’

(19:30) RB Waivers: Michael Carter, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Brian Robinson

(27:04) WR Waivers: Jayden Reed, Jalen Coker, Jayden Higgins

(37:26) TE Waivers: Darren Waller, Colston Loveland, Colby Parkinson

(50:43) QB Waivers: Trevor Lawrence, Jacoby Brissett, Marcus Mariota

(51:47) D/ST Waivers: 49ers, Vikings, Chiefs

(58:16) Emails

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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Week 15 Recap: Peak Pitts, Mahomes and Micah Go Down, Bo Nixes Love, Daddy Josh, Grandpa Rivers, and Buzz Nutter Dec 15, 2025

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The guys recap all the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more.

(0:00) Intro

(1:58) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Vikings-Cowboys

(8:27) Winners and Losers

(48:35) The Oppenheimer Award

(01:11:59) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.

(01:18:08) Fart or Shart

(01:35:17) Intrusive Thoughts

(01:43:56) Ick of the Week

(01:47:38) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets

(01:49:49) The Lucille Bluth Award

(01:55:05) Fantasy Burn Book

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia

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Week 15 Preview: Grandpa Rivers, Drake and Josh, Sad Burrow, Hobbled Herbert, and the Kenny Pickett Revenge Game Dec 12, 2025

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It’s week 15 in the NFL and the guys preview this week’s pivotal slate of games. The MVP race is heating up, playoff hopes are in the balance, and the league might see the first ever grandpa under center.

(00:00) Intro
(02:30) Game Previews
(01:24:38) Ringer 107

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This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia

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