The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Latest Episodes:

Every Prospect That Could Go in the First Round Apr 18, 2023

Show notes

The guys open with a brief discussion on the increasing likelihood that Bryce Young will be selected as the first overall pick and what the Houston Texans will do with the no. 2 pick (1:52). Next, they walk through which players are first-round locks as well as a few fringe guys who could sneak in at the end of the round (8:28). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (52:42).

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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The Most Fun QB Draft Episode You’ll Listen To Apr 13, 2023

Show notes

The guys flip a coin and pit DK and Ben against one another to take stances for and against the top five QB prospects from this year’s NFL draft (1:22). Then they close with a few emails and America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (47:55).

Bryce Young, Alabama (3:30)

C.J. Stroud, Ohio State (10:28)

Anthony Richardson, Florida (16:30)

Will Levis, Kentucky (27:05)

Hendon Hooker, Tennessee (37:04)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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Who Will the Next Brock Purdy Be? Finding Draft Gems for 2023. Apr 11, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys open by briefly discussing what the Carolina Panthers will do with the no. 1 overall pick (1:43). Next, they highlight a handful of potential mid- to late-round sleepers from this year’s draft class by comparing them to their first-round counterparts (5:52). Finally, they close with a few emails (52:50).

Jaren Hall, QB (7:22)

Dorian Thompson-Robinson, QB (12:08)

Marvin Mims, WR (14:42)

Jayden Reed, WR (18:32)

Tyler Scott, WR (21:05)

Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft, TE (24:26)

BJ Ojulari, Edge (30:14)

YaYa Diaby, Edge (34:30)

Zach Harrison, DE (38:50)

Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL (30:02)

Keeanu Benton, DT (45:35)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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2023 NFL Draft: Team Needs and Predictions Apr 06, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys debate what each team should do with their respective first-round picks, then run through the various team needs according to The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide (3:08). Finally, they close with a few emails (63:17).

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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NFL Draft Outliers As Explained By Passover Apr 04, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys discuss why the 2023 NFL draft is different from all other drafts and highlight which players stand out the most in this year’s class, as explained by Passover (1:21). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (61:53).

Bryce Young, QB (5:45)

Anthony Richardson, QB (13:30)

Deuce Vaughn, RB (21:10)

Darnell Washington, TE (24:46)

Calijah Kancey, DT (31:20)

Nolan Smith, Edge (35:52)

Dawand Jones, OT (41:15)

Emmanuel Forbes, CB (45:59)

Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez, CB (51:47)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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50 Shades of RB Prospects Mar 30, 2023

Show notes

Today, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, the guys break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s running back draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (1:24). Finally, they close with America’s favorite segment: Two Jargons, One Lie (51:30).

Bijan Robinson, Texas (2:15)

Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama (12:12)

Zach Charbonnet, UCLA (18:12)

Devon Achane, Texas A&M (24:13)

Deuce Vaughn, Kansas State (30:31)

Tyjae Spears, Tulane (36:58)

Roschon Johnson, Texas (41:09)

Kendre Miller, TCU (51:30)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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50 Shades of WR Prospects and Lamar Jackson’s Trade Request Mar 28, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys open by briefly sharing their thoughts on Lamar Jackson’s trade request and some potential landing spots for the former MVP quarterback (2:00). Next, (loosely) inspired by the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ series, they break down the strengths and weaknesses of the biggest names in this year’s wide receiver draft class before comparing them to NFL players using a scale from 0 to 50 (8:29). Finally, they close with emails (58:58).

Jordan Addison, USC (10:44)

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ohio State (18:46)

Jalin Hyatt, Tennessee (24:18)

Quentin Johnston, TCU (30:43)

Josh Downs, UNC (36:48)

Zay Flowers, Boston College (43:04)

A.T. Perry, Wake Forest (49:50)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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Mock Madness: Draft Underdogs, Perfect Fits, and Overhyped Stars Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys open by sharing their instant reactions to the New York Jets trading WR Elijah Moore to the Cleveland Browns (1:32). Next, they briefly discuss C.J. Stroud’s pro day and what the significance of this event is for the Ohio State QB (7:34). Later, they walk through DK’s most recent mock draft on The Ringer’s 2023 NFL Draft Guide by comparing draft prospects to narratives from this year’s March Madness tournament (14:35). Finally, they close with a couple of emails (41:47).

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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The 2023 NFL Free Agency Awards Mar 21, 2023

Show notes

Today, the guys wrap their free agency discussion by giving out a handful of awards, including the Legend at the Bank Award, the Fantasy Football Key Party, the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Rohan Award, the Hot Tub Club Award, and more (1:21). Later, they close with a couple of emails (45:00).

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady

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The Free Agency Hangover, as Told by ‘The Hangover’ Mar 16, 2023

Show notes

Earlier this week we played the Adam Schefter Free Agency Drinking Game, and today we have the free agency hangover. The guys check back in on players and teams around the NFL to piece together what they did last night, then debate whether they should have any regrets using film quotes from ‘The Hangover’ (1:02).

Aaron Rodgers (1:17)

Darren Waller (13:52)

Lamar Jackson (18:17)

Denver Broncos (24:36)

JuJu Smith-Schuster (27:07)

Orlando Brown Jr. (34:11)

Los Angeles Rams (37:52)

Carolina Panthers (39:24)

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Kai Grady