The Ringer NFL Show

Latest Episodes:

The NFC East is Wide Open, and More Observations from Week 7 Oct 27, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their instant reactions to the Cowboys' win over the Eagles on ‘Monday Night Football.' Next, Sheil highlights some of the big storylines that emerged over the weekend with his segment "Upon Further Review," including a breakdown of Dan Campbell’s fourth-down decision that ultimately worked out for the Lions. They end the pod by talking about the curiously undefeated Vikings and an apparently rejuvenated Aaron Rodgers.

(00:00) Intro
(1:39) Cowboys defeat the Eagles on ‘MNF’
(25:26) Upon Further Review
(1:09:04) Do we believe in the undefeated Vikings?
(1:13:26) Are Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers finding their groove?

(1:19:03) When is Lamar Jackson returning?

Submit your trade deadline questions to Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on substack!

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

Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Billy Gil and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caleb Williams Is a Top-Five QB and More Main Characters for Week 7 Oct 23, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their reactions and analysis on the Bears' big win over the Patriots on ‘Thursday Night Football’. Next, they dive into their main characters for the Week 7 slate, including some insights on how Kellen Moore and the Saints will approach their game in Paris vs. the Steelers. They end the pod with this week’s Ringer 107 picks from Sheil.
(00:00) Intro
(1:44) Bears defeat the Patriots on ‘Thursday Night Football’
(19:54) Ranking the NFC North
(29:09) Main characters for Week 7
(52:52) The Ringer 107

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Cowboys Buy or Sell at the Trade Deadline? Plus, More from the NFC East. Oct 22, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their reactions to Jerry Jones’s statements about the Cowboys and the trade deadline at the NFL league meetings. This leads to a discussion about the state of the other teams in NFC East, including breakdowns of how the Giants and Commanders should move forward with their individual personnels. Next, they play "Model GM," in which moves that were made by specific GMs in the offseason are analyzed and considered by the team. They end the pod with a QB injury update and a preview of the big Patriots vs. Bears matchup on ‘Thursday Night Football.'
(00:00) Intro
(1:43) Will the Cowboys buy or sell at the trade deadline?
(10:31) The state of the NFC East
(37:17) Model GM segment
(1:02:00) QB injury update
(1:05:55) Patriots-Bears ‘TNF’ preview

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

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

Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Billy Gil and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jalen Hurts Out Indefinitely, Colts Move On From Chris Ballard, and the Biggest Story Lines Through Week 6 Oct 20, 2026

Show notes

Sheil, Tom, and Billy get together to share their in-depth reactions to Jalen Hurts missing the rest of the season and the Colts firing GM Chris Ballard. They then dive into the biggest story lines that have emerged from the first third of the season, including the Rams’ disappointing start and the Chiefs’ big resurgence with RB Kenneth Walker III. They end the pod by shining a light on Jim Nantz’s peanut punch on J.J. Watt and talking about Jonathon Cooper and Josh Jacobs being taken off the exemption list.
(00:00) Intro
(1:36) Jalen Hurts out indefinitely
(21:59) Colts fire GM Chris Ballard
(36:10) The biggest stories from the first third of the season
(1:13:21) Peyton Manning GM rumors
(1:16:36) Jim Nantz tries to peanut punch J.J. Watt
(1:21:23) Jonathon Cooper and Josh Jacobs taken off exempt list

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Sheil Kapadia
Guests: Tom Pelissero and Billy Gil
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bo Nix Is Cooked and Other Week 6 Main Characters Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Broncos' OT win over the Seahawks on ‘Thursday Night Football’ before discussing Jalen Hurts being out for the Eagles' game against the Jaguars. Next, they dive into their main characters for the Week 6 slate, including an in-depth analysis on Justin Herbert and the Chargers' pivotal matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday. They end the pod with Sheil’s 107 picks.
(00:00) Intro
(1:39) Broncos defeat Seahawks on ‘TNF’
(21:25) Jalen Hurt out vs. the Jaguars
(29:18) Week 6 main characters
(1:00:14) The Ringer 107

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Broncos Offense Get Going? Plus, Jerry Jones’s Wild Tales and More NFL News. Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy start the pod with a preview of the big Seahawks vs. Broncos matchup on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then shine a light on some stories that Billy found Around the Gridiron, including a breakdown of an interesting recollection that Jerry Jones shared ahead of the Cowboys-Packers game this weekend. They end the show by discussing the Dre Greenlaw and Alaric Jackson suspensions.
(00:00) Intro
(1:46) Seahawks-Broncos on ‘TNF’
(16:22) QBs returning to action
(20:51) Around the Gridiron with Billy Gil
(1:03:11) Dre Greenlaw and Alaric Jackson suspended

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Engineer: Oscar De La Cruz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bills Survive Epic ‘MNF’ Clash With the Rams, and More Week 5 Storylines Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their instant reactions to the Bills' thrilling overtime victory over the Rams on ‘Monday Night Football.' Sheil then shines a light on a good, a bad, and an ugly storyline that emerged from the weekend slate. Next, they recap a few of the big matchups that featured stellar performances from offenses that seem to be returning to form. They end the pod by discussing the trade that sent WR Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans.
(00:00) Intro
(1:48) Bills survive epic ‘MNF’ clash with the Rams
(24:34) The Good, the Bad, and Ugly from Week 5
(1:03:55) Packers beat the Bears
(1:10:32) Patriots dominate Raiders
(1:13:40) Marvin Harrison Jr. traded to the Texans

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Engineer: Oscar De La Cruz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Payton Is Calling the Shots (and Plays) and More Main Characters for Week 5 Oct 09, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy start the pod by talking about Billy’s jury duty experiences and sharing their instant reactions to the Bucs' upset win over the Cowboys on ‘Thursday Night Football’. Next, they shine a light on head coaches Sean Payton and DeMeco Ryans, who both decided to take over play-calling duties for their teams going forward. Then, they each choose a main character to follow during the Week 5 slate, including Jalen Hurts, Kyle Shanahan, and Kelvin Sheppard. They end the pod with a tribute to Mike Ditka and Sheil’s Ringer 107 picks.

(00:00) Intro

(1:36) Billy Gil goes to jury duty

(8:39) Bucs defeat Cowboys on 'TNF'

(22:42) Sean Payton and DeMeco Ryans take over play-calling duties

(28:49) Main characters for Week 5

(50:05) Tribute to Mike Ditka

(53:53) The Ringer 107

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

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

Host: Tom Pelissero

Guests: Billy Gil and Sheil Kapadia

Producer: Chris Sutton

Video Editor: Curtis Schultz

Engineer: Oscar De La Cruz

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Lane Johnson’s Retirement Will Affect the Eagles and More Questions for Week 5 Oct 07, 2026

Show notes

With Billy on jury duty, Tom and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the announcement of both Lane Johnson’s retirement and the trade of Cam Jurgens to the Ravens. Then they talk about what those moves will mean for the Eagles going forward. Next, they preview some of the big games on the Week 5 slate, including Bears-Packers, Raiders-Patriots, and 49ers-Seahawks, before diving into Sheil’s How Seriously Are We Taking This? segment. They end the pod with a preview of Bucs-Cowboys on ‘Thursday Night Football.’
(00:00) Intro
(2:00) Lane Johnson retires, and Cam Jurgens is traded to Ravens
(15:55) A look ahead to some of the big Week 5 matchups
(36:41) How Seriously Are We Taking This?
(1:04:24) Preview of Bucs-Cowboys on ‘TNF’

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Tom Pelissero
Guest: Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Engineer: Oscar De La Cruz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots Are Back, the Chargers Are Done, and More Week 4 Story Lines Oct 06, 2026

Show notes

Tom, Sheil, and Billy get together to share their instant reactions to Saints-Falcons on ‘Monday Night Football’ before diving into the Patriots win over the Bills, Lamar Jackson's injury, and the Chargers seemingly in freefall. Sheil then offers the guys some storylines that developed over the weekend that he feels need to be ‘Under Further Review’. They end the pod by discussing the Vikings improbable 4-0 start and a pair of officials who were suspended for unprofessional conduct towards some NFL players.
(00:00) Intro
(1:46) Falcons defeat Saints on ‘MNF’
(8:40) Drake Maye and Patriots rebound against the Bills
(15:25) Lamar Jackson injury update
(20:33) The Chargers are getting worse
(30:34) Under Further Review segment
(1:12:49) The Minnesota Vikings are 4-0
(1:17:34) The NFL suspends officials for unprofessional conduct

Check out Tom Pelissero's newsletter 'The Sweep' on Substack!

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.
Host: Tom Pelissero
Guests: Billy Gil and Sheil Kapadia
Producer: Chris Sutton
Video Editor: Curtis Schultz
Engineer: Oscar De La Cruz
Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected