The Ringer NFL Draft Show

The Ringer

  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Free Agency Preview, Tyreek Cut, Derek Carr's Comeback, the Shai–Paul George Trade, and Fixing Car Horns

    The guys break down a chaotic NFL news cycle, from the Dolphins’ full rebuild to the Tyreek Hill fallout to the Seahawks’ tricky Kenneth Walker III decision after his Super Bowl MVP run. They also unpack franchise-tag drama, free agency chaos, and what contenders sacrifice after winning it all.


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:02) News

    (57:59) Emails


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Austin Gayle, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    19 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Way Too Early Top 12 Fantasy Rankings, Mom Sports Takes, and Why Do We Smell Rain

    The guys reveal their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating how deep the first round really is and which roster-building strategies will define next season’s drafts. They also get into risk vs. ceiling, regression talk, and the biggest questions shaping early fantasy draft boards.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:39) Way Too Early Rankings

    (54:37) Sleeping When It's Raining

    (01:00:26) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie


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    16 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    12 Lessons From the 2025 Fantasy Season, Olympic Crotchmaxxing, and Clavicular Part 2

    The guys hand out their 'Memento' tattoo lessons from the season, debating the fantasy rules they refuse to forget—from trusting elite offenses to identifying the real kingmakers. They also argue about rushing QBs, late-round strategy, coaching chaos, and which trends will actually matter next season.


    (00:00) Intro

    (03:03) Tattoos

    (38:43) Polaroids

    (01:12:09) Emails


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


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    12 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Assessing All 32 QB Situations, Who Needs One the Most? Plus, is Mahomes Cool?

    The guys look at all 32 quarterback situations across the league, debating which teams are set, which ones are lying to themselves, and who desperately needs a new QB right now. They also try to answer the most important question of all: is Patrick Mahomes actually cool?


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:54) Super Bowl Wrap Up

    (13:47) Next Super Bowl Odds

    (17:35) QB Market - AFC

    (44:54) QB Market - NFC

    (01:21:02) Is Patrick Mahomes Cool?


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    10 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 54 minutes
    Seattle Won the Super Bowl, You're Welcome America. Plus, Bad Bunny, Best Commercials, and Clavicular Gets Frame Mogged

    The guys react to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl, from Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Ken Walker’s MVP performance to Seattle’s defensive domination of the Patriots. They also unpack what this title means for the Seahawks’ future and Darnold’s place in NFL history


    (00:00) Intro

    (00:52) Seahawks Obliterate Pats, Win Super Bowl

    (04:20) Sam Darnold: Super Bowl Champion

    (22:47) Fart or Shart: Drake Maye

    (54:59) Intrusive Thoughts

    (59:23) Best Announcer Moments

    (01:07:54) Non-SEA/NWE Winners and Losers (01:13:32:00) Bad Bunny Halftime

    (01:18:49) Commercials

    (01:34:27) "Clavicular"


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    9 February 2026, 1:00 pm
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    Mega Super Bowl Preview: Are the Pats Villains? Is Seattle Historically Good? What if Darnold Wins? Do Four Lokos Melt Steel Beams?

    The guys break down the Seahawks heading into the Super Bowl, from Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Seattle’s relentless defense to why this feels like the franchise’s year on the biggest stage. They also unpack how New England’s unlikely run sets up one of the most intriguing championship games in years.


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:05) Where Does Sam Darnold Rank?

    (19:23) Will the Patriots Become Villains Again?

    (26:16) Drake Maye's All-Time Ascent

    (35:48) Mike Vrabel's Coaching Masterclass

    (41:30) Is This Seahawks Team One of the Best Ever?

    (01:12:33) Ringer 107 Picks

    (01:21:46) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    5 February 2026, 5:40 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    Super Bowl Propalooza, Raiders to Hire Kubiak, Arizona Hires LaFleur, and 'Sex and the City' Finale Reactions

    The guys are together in Los Angeles to break down Super Bowl prop bets, from the coin toss and national anthem length to MVP chaos, Gatorade colors, and whether the Patriots might not score a touchdown at all. They also debate Sam Darnold interceptions, Jaxon Smith-Njigba MVP odds, and why the dumbest props might actually be the sharpest bets.


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:00) Raiders Hire Klint Kubiak

    (05:44) Cardinals Hire Mike LaFleur

    (11:20) Giants Hire Matt Nagy

    (15:20) Sean Payton Vs. Bo Nix

    (20:37) Super Bowl LX Props

    (01:14:06) Emails: Dante’s Update


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    4 February 2026, 8:21 am
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Super Bowl Preview: Darnold's Destiny, Underdog Patriots, and Motorcycle Jousting

    The guys preview Super Bowl 60, breaking down the Seahawks–Patriots matchup, Sam Darnold’s improbable rise from “seeing ghosts” to the Super Bowl, and why this might be the strangest championship game in NFL history. They debate Seattle’s dominant roster, New England’s unlikely run, and which quarterback can survive the moment


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:00) Super Bowl LX

    (31:19) What Happened if the Seahawks Win?

    (44:51) What Happened if the Patriots Win?

    (49:45) In Other News

    (56:20) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


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    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.


    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    2 February 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    2026 NFL Draft 101: DK's Top-Five Mock, This Year's Jaxson Dart, Top WRs, and the Four Loko Era

    The guys kick off their 2026 NFL Draft 101, breaking down why this class is light on quarterbacks, why Fernando Mendoza is still the likely no. 1 pick, and how the rest of the board stacks up behind him. They dive into DK’s top prospects like Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese, debate positional value, mock-draft chaos, quarterback tiers, and what teams should actually do in a weird, top-heavy draft class.


    (00:00) Intro

    (04:50) Panda Watch

    (24:39) Top Non-Quarterbacks

    (45:30) Top Receivers After Tate

    (49:31) Best Running Back

    (01:00:17) Craig Was on a Game Show

    (01:04:45) Emails


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


    Email us! [email protected]


    The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.


    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    30 January 2026, 1:01 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Mega-Mailbag: Belichick Misses HOF, Shedeur Makes Pro Bowl, Bills Hire Joe Brady, and Craig Was an Extra in 'The Fate of the Furious'

    The guys react to Bill Belichick shockingly missing the Hall of Fame on the first ballot and then dive into Shedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl, the Bills hiring Joe Brady, and the Titans bringing in Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll. They also roast the league’s most dysfunctional teams, debate whether the Pro Bowl should even exist, and uncover Craig’s past as an extra in 'The Fate of the Furious.'


    (00:00) Intro

    (02:36) Bill Belichick not elected to Hall of Fame

    (10:12) Bills hire Joe Brady as head coach

    (15:15) Jets fire eight coaches three weeks after season ends

    (18:36) Pro Bowl

    (25:29) Coaching news

    (37:34) Mailbag


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


    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/


    Email us! [email protected]


    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck


    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    28 January 2026, 3:20 am
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    Championship Sunday: Darnold's Moment, Pats Bury Stidham, Steelers Hire Mike McCarthy, and Blue Man Group

    The guys break down the Seahawks’ NFC championship win, with Sam Darnold outdueling Matt Stafford and huge games from JSN and Ken Walker in an instant classic. They also hit Sean McVay’s late-game mistakes and why this playoff run finally feels real for Seattle.


    (00:00) Intro

    (01:16) Seahawks Make the Super Bowl

    (23:04) Patriots Make 10th Super Bowl in 25 years

    (40:08) Tom Brady

    (50:34) McCarthy to PIT

    (01:06:19) Emails


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

    Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/

    Email us! [email protected]

    Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

    Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie

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    26 January 2026, 8:42 am
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