The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Latest Episodes:

The Teams Who Became Contenders After the Draft May 03, 2022

Show notes

We put a bow on NFL draft season by discussing the teams who most changed their fortunes for this upcoming season. Later, we say goodbye to Ben Solak with a special pop culture edition of America’s favorite game, Two Jargons One Lie.

DeAndre Hopkins Suspension (3:55)

2022 Draft Winners (8:11)

Two Jargons One Lie (38:40)

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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Day 3 Sleepers, Bizarre QB Choices, and Which GMs Won the Draft May 01, 2022

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We recap Day 3 of the NFL draft, including which players from the later rounds could end up as household names, the Patriots selecting a QB, and Sam Howell landing in Washington. Then, we talk about which GMs set themselves up for success, and which are on the hot seat after this year's draft.

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Hosts: Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, and Craig Horlbeck

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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A Historic QB Fall, A Run on RBs and WRs, and Day 2 Steals Apr 30, 2022

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We discuss a shocking fall for the remaining QBs on the board, including Malik Willis, Desmond Ridder, and Matt Corral. We later highlight the best fits at RB and WR, how the Ravens keep making great picks, and the teams who won Day 2.

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Hosts: Danny Kelly, Ben Solak, and Craig Horlbeck

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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A.J. Brown to Philly, Pickett in Pitt, and Round 1 Chaos Reactions Apr 29, 2022

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We run through the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the NFL draft, including the Eagles’ trade for A.J. Brown, the Giants landing Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Steelers drafting Kenny Pickett, the Ravens once again stealing a great player, optimism for the Jets, and more.

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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The Multiverse of the Top 10 NFL Draft Picks Apr 27, 2022

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NFL draft week is here, but a consensus on who is going where is not. We parse through a murky top 10 and try to get a grasp on what might happen on Thursday by considering as many possibilities as we can. Then we preview some potential trade possibilities this week and Ben puts together his 8 leg Round 1 parlay. Finally, we play America’s favorite game, 'Two Jargons, One Lie.'

(1:16) — The NFL draft top 10

(43:41) — Potential trades

(49:08) — Ben’s first-round parlay

(59:46) — Two Jargons, One Lie

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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Our Favorite NFL Draft Bets and Deebo Samuel's Trade Market Apr 21, 2022

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Deebo Samuel has requested a trade; we discuss where he could land and how this affects the draft. Then, we dip our toe in the gambling waters by running through Ben’s favorite bets so far, as well as others that have caught our eye. Finally, we play America’s favorite game, Two Jargons, One Lie, as well as this week’s spinoff, Two Punters, One Lie.

(6:00) — Deebo Samuel

(21:08) — Favorite Draft Bets

(50:03) — Two Draft Jargons, One Lie

(52:51) — Two Punters, One Lie

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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The Take Purge: 2022 NFL Draft Apr 19, 2022

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Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL draft–related takes, including things you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended.

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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The 2022 NFL Draft For Dummies Apr 14, 2022

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The draft is two weeks away, so we wanted to take a step back and approach this as the SparkNotes version of the 2022 NFL draft. We touch on the essential information you need to know as you get ready for the draft. Later, we play America’s favorite game: Two Jargons, One Lie.

(3:36) – What is the biggest story of this draft?

(5:14) – Which team has the most at stake?

(10:49) – Which team needs a QB the most?

(16:28) – Who’s going no. 1 overall?

(19:11) – Which type of players get drafted when?

(25:25) – Who are the fantasy-relevant players?

(33:05) – Who will fall in the draft but succeed in the NFL?

(37:56) – Two Draft Jargons, One Lie

(42:07) – Listener Two Jargons, One Lie

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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The Most Fun QB Draft Episode You’ll Listen To Apr 12, 2022

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We flip a coin and force DK and Ben to make their cases for or against the top five QB prospects in this year's NFL draft. Then, we talk about the best punter prospect in NFL history, SDSU’s Matt Araiza, before playing America’s favorite game: Two Jargons One Lie.

(5:22) – Malik Willis, Liberty

(14:14) – Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati

(26:57) – Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh

(37:31) – Matt Corral, Ole Miss

(42:52) – Sam Howell, UNC

(56:00) – Matt Araiza, SDSU

(67:21) – Two Jargons One Lie

(69:30) – Listener Two Jargons One Lie

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

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The Six Most Divisive Players in the Draft Apr 07, 2022

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Some NFL draft prospects are difficult to analyze for a variety of reasons. We break down the six players with the most disagreement among scouts and media analysts. Later we play America’s favorite game, Two Jargons One Lie, as well as a listener-submitted edition.

(3:16) – EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Oregon

(12:25) – DE Travon Walker, Georgia

(20:50) – C Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa

(28:13) – S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame

(39:22) – C Derek Stingley Jr., LSU

(43:19:85) – WR Treylon Burks, Arkansas

(49:20) – Two Draft Jargons, One Lie

(53:07) Listener Two Jargons, One Lie

Check out The Ringer’s 2022 NFL Draft Guide.

Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com.

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

Producer: Craig Horlbeck