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**The Ringer Fantasy Football Show**

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.)

Latest Episodes:

The Players Most Likely to Burn Us This Year Aug 30, 2026

Show notes

Live from The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, the boys are whipping out the ol' burn book (and also some beach ham).

Reminders:

Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠⁠HERE⁠!!⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @‌ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @‌dannyheifetz.
RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠
Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd%E2%81%A0

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft Aug 29, 2026

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Welcome to the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft! Watch the first 10 minutes to see Mallory Rubin unveil her giant trophy (S/O Crystal Images) and Sean Fennessey fly off the handle. Stay for the full three hours to sink into hysteria with Danny, Danny, Craig, and the rest of the Ringer squad.

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Boring Players That Will Win Your League Aug 28, 2026

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Day 3 in the City of Angels, baby. It’s time to get boring. These are the most boring players you need to leave every fantasy football draft with in 2026.

(02:35) RB James Cook, Bills

(07:34) WR Nico Collins, Texans

(12:44) WR Terry McLaurin, Commanders

(16:41) RB Kyren Williams, Rams

(20:41) RB Javonte Williams, Cowboys

(29:47) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars

(34:49) QB Brock Purdy, 49ers

(44:20) WR Garrett Wilson, Jets

(52:44) TE Mark Andrews, Ravens

(59:55) RIP Pro Bowl, Front Row Jim, and more

Reminders:

1. The Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft is live on Netflix at 11am PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

5. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

6. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The 2026 Do Not Draft List Aug 26, 2026

Show notes

The boys are on to day two in La La Land. It’s time to get mad. Danny, Danny, and Craig each rant about the players they HATE in fantasy football ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with:

(04:12) WR Drake London, Falcons

(09:38) RB Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

(13:42) WR Chris Olave, Saints

(20:51) All Steelers

(23:21) TE Colston Loveland, Bears

(29:15) WR Carnell Tate, Titans

(32:55) WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars

(35:27) RB David Montgomery, Texans

(39:31) RB Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals

(41:30) WR Xavier Worthy, Chiefs

(43:08) RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars

(46:41) TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons

(48:25) Cleveland

(50:14) Speed round (Malik Nabers, Alec Pierce, and more)

(01:04:25) RIP Dolly Parton

(01:05:53) NFL players are going back to college

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS WEEK: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: ⁠https://www.theringer.com/events⁠. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go.

2. The Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft will be live on Netflix at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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Post-Hype Sleepers, Ashton Jeanty’s Injury, and Deshaun Watson Named the Starter Aug 24, 2026

Show notes

The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

(I said) The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

That’s right: Danny, Danny, and Craig are in the City of Angels podding together for two weeks. They kick things off with the latest Ashton Jeanty news before getting into their favorite post-hype fantasy football sleepers now just 15 (!) days from the start of the season. Cousin Sal also joins the show late to help the guys lock in punishments for the Ringer fantasy football league draft.

(02:11) Ashton Jeanty prayer circle

(14:04) Marvin Harrison Jr.

(19:28) RJ Harvey

(26:05) Bucky Irving

(30:37) Matthew Golden

(35:55) Rome Odunze

(39:15) Brian Thomas Jr.

(44:01) Juwan Johnson

(47:57) Jalen McMillan

(50:43) Ryan Flournoy

(52:14) Deebo Samuel

(55:56) Browns announce Deshaun Watson as starter

(01:05:34) Sal's tight 15

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS WEEK: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: ⁠https://www.theringer.com/events⁠. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go.

2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer fantasy football draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3a. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer fantasy football league. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

3b. The Ringer fantasy football league draft is live on Netflix at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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Our Sleepers and Top Targets for 2026 Aug 20, 2026

Show notes

It’s time to turn the key. Danny, Danny, and Craig officially present their favorite targets in fantasy football for the 2026-27 NFL season, starting with:

(05:43) Running backs

(40:56) Wide receivers

(01:15:06) Quarterbacks

(01:34:47) Tight ends

(01:49:51) Another Millennial Banger

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: ⁠https://www.theringer.com/events⁠. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go.

2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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7 New Playcallers That Could Make or Break Your Fantasy Draft with Nate Tice Aug 19, 2026

Show notes

Nate Tice gets deep into his bag to preview offenses with new play callers and how to take advantage of them in fantasy football. It’s fantastic. Nate speaks, we listen. He and the guys go through the different offenses over 75 minutes, in this order:

(00:00) Intro

(06:34) Chargers - Greg Roman to Mike McDaniel

(19:40) Ravens - Todd Monken to Declan O’Doyle

(32:09) Raiders - Chip Kelly to Klint Kubiak

(41:04) Cardinals - Drew Petzing to Mike LaFleur

(54:35) Titans - Brian Callahan to Bo Hardegree to Brian Daboll

(01:07:59) Buccaneers - Josh Grizzard to Zac Robinson

(01:16:09) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go.

2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is HERE!!

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd

Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com

Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers Aug 18, 2026

Show notes

Football is back (kind of), and the guys are picking their winners and losers from the first week of preseason games. They discuss Jaxson Dart being back in the medical tent (02:22), Jeremiyah Love’s ankle injury (07:42), DJ Moore’s promising start (16:51), Tua’s Falcons debut (37:45), Craig’s experience watching Deshaun Watson snaps (43:28), Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut in Klint Kubiak’s offense (48:27), and Jayden Daniels’s LSU jersey (01:25:13).

(01:41:43) Millennial Bangers cannot be stopped. Craig is on a generational run.

Reminders:

2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com⁠

Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now.

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The 10 Biggest Values in 2026 Fantasy Drafts Aug 14, 2026

Show notes

Everyone—not just dads—loves a deal. DK, Danny, and Craig identify the biggest values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, running through their patented Name Brand/Off Brand exercise just 27 days away from kickoff. Who is almond milk? Who is Baby Ruth? Who is Gildan? Only one way to find out:

(01:48) Rashee Rice vs. Wan’Dale Robinson

(10:27) Omarion Hampton vs. Kyren Williams/D’Andre Swift

(21:32) JSN vs. Emeka Egbuka

(27:50) A.J. Brown vs. Mike Evans

(33:27) Nico Collins vs. Jayden Higgins

(40:20) Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Quentin Johnston

(48:51) Zay Flowers vs. DJ Moore

(55:24) Harold Fanin vs. Isaiah Likely

(01:04:09) Emails: Mike McCarthy vs. Sean Payton, Angel Rebrand

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Reminders:

2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason

5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd

Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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Five Breakout Offenses No One's Talking About (and Who to Draft From Them) Aug 12, 2026

Show notes

People forget that the Colts led one of the best offenses in NFL history for the first half of last season. If Indiana Jones can happen, anything can happen. Here’s a list of our picks for the best candidates to have breakout offenses in 2026 and how to prepare accordingly for upcoming fantasy football drafts.

(01:19) Remembering last year’s Colts

(04:26) New Orleans Saints

(15:19) Las Vegas Raiders

(XX) Minnesota Vikings

(XX) Atlanta Falcons

(43:53) Tennessee Titans

(01:07:07) Emails: More Australia travel and microwaves

(01:23:33) You guessed it: Another Millennial Banger

Reminders:

2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason