The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

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Mock Draft Oscars, All 32 First-Round Picks, and Heifetz's Birthday Revelations Mar 19, 2026

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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, chaos, and full March football-brain energy.

(00:00) Intro

(02:09) Mock Draft Oscars

(03:57) Picks 1-8

(25:06) Picks 9-16

(49:01) Picks 17-24

(01:07:02) Picks 25-32

(01:27:57) Emails

(01:31:06) Happy birthday, Heifetz!

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle, NFL Free Agency Hangover, Craig's Oscars Recap, and a March Madness Preview With Tate Frazier Mar 18, 2026

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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 Madness.

(00:00) Intro

(03:39) BRONCOS TRADE FOR JAYLEN WADDLE

(04:47) Denver Broncos

(13:25) Miami Dolphins

(25:18) 49ERS SIGN CHRISTIAN KIRK

(29:28) Kansas City Chiefs

(34:19) Seattle Seahawks

(42:22) Minnesota Vikings

(49:22) Baltimore Ravens

(56:09) Las Vegas Raiders

(01:01:28) Los Angeles Rams

(01:09:32) Carolina Panthers

(01:12:22) New Orleans Saints

(01:18:50) Emails

(01:29:20) Craig at the Oscars

(01:50:30) Interview with Tate Frazier

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

Vote for Tyler Tanaguchi: https://nurse.org/articles/mariners-nurse-night/#nom

Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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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

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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 reshape both teams’ plans. They also hit quarterback rumors, free-agency leverage plays, and the kind of NFL chaos that only happens once the tampering window opens.

(00:00) Intro

(02:37) Maxx Crosby Trade

(29:45) Other News

(01:08:38) Italy Beats USA at Baseball

(01:18:04) Emails

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

Join our March Madness Bracket Challenge: https://fantasy.espn.com/games/tournament-challenge-bracket-2026/group?id=e3c76fdc-8f58-4fe0-9dbe-5154ff72e0b4

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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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

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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 around their future. They also hit the biggest overpays, surprise fits, and why several contenders are suddenly acting like their window is right now.

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) Free Agency

(01:08:42) Other News

(01:19:42) Email

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

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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A Big Rams-Chiefs Trade, Daniel Jones Tagged, Kyler Landing Spots, DK's Mock Draft 3.0, and Dick Grapes Mar 05, 2026

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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 Daniel Jones, debate the upcoming free agency market, and examine why a Super Bowl MVP running back could still leave his team.

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) News

(48:24) DK's Mock Draft 3.0

(01:19:32) Emails

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

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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NFL Combine Winners and Losers, Lions Trade Montgomery, Tales From Indy, and Pie for Breakfast Mar 03, 2026

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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, tight end chaos, Ohio State's dominance, and why this year’s speed explosion has everyone rethinking what matters in draft season.

(00:00) Intro

(01:22) News

(16:05) NFL combine winners and losers

(01:26:48) Tales from Indy

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

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench Feb 28, 2026

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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 also dive into quarterback evaluations and the gap between mock drafts and what front offices are truly thinking.
(00:00) Intro
(01:57) Special segment with Todd McShay and Steve Muench
(09:51) Arm measurements
(30:19) Todd Todd Todd Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks Feb 27, 2026

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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 draft strategies for the top five picks, why outliers make scouts nervous, and whether production should outweigh measurables this early in the draft process.

(00:00) Intro

(01:02) News

(16:36) Measurements

(37:16) NFLPA survey

(54:38) Craig’s top five receivers in the draft

(01:13:12) Emails

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

Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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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

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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 discuss risky QB gambles, hopeless franchise rankings, and the league’s latest drama—plus a deep dive into security-guy lore and why combine week always gets weird.

(00:00) Intro

(03:09) Trades and cuts

(01:04:23) Emails

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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NFL Combine Preview: QB2 Race, Arm Length Matters, and There Is a Candy Hall of Fame Feb 23, 2026

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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 with jargon, hypotheticals, and all the weirdness that comes with the NFL scouting cycle.

(00:00) Intro

(02:27) Combine preview

(41:22) Defensive end-uendo

(52:04) Emails

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

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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

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