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The Ringer NFL Draft Show

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Welcome to The Ringer NFL Draft Show, the seasonal spin-off of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show! With the 2024-25 NFL season in the books, we have temporarily transformed this feed into a show completely dedicated to the 2025 NFL Draft. Each week, The Ringer’s Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck will guide you through different NFL draft–related topics, featuring player analysis, mock drafts, team needs, listener questions, trivia games, and much more. Episodes air twice per week all the way through the draft in April. Don’t worry, The Ringer Fantasy Football Show will be back this summer!
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Episodes

Bears Hire Ben Johnson and DK’s Top Players of the 2025 Draft

Welcome back to ‘The Ringer NFL Draft Show’! Every week on this feed, Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck will break down everything you need to know for the 2025 NFL draft. Today, the guys react to the Chicago Bears winning the Ben Johnson sweepstakes, discuss how he fits as the team’s next head coach, and take a look at the rest of the league’s head coaching vacancies (2:55). Along the way, they recap Ohio State’s win over Notre Dame in the national championship (27:09). Next, they ...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 34 min

Divisional-Round Recap: Mark Andrews Drops, Mahomes Flops, Jayden Tames Lions, and Mann’s Snatch

The guys recap all things divisional round, including a Mark Andrews disaster class, the Vibes Game of the Year, snowy football, the ongoing Chiefs villain antics, and much more (1:14). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Social: Kiera Givens Prod...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 40 min

Divisional Preview: Josh vs. Lamar, Detroit’s Destiny, Playoff Mahomes, and Splitting the G

The guys preview the four playoff games for the NFL's upcoming divisional round, including picking games against the spread, the REAL game of the year (Part 1), the Good Vibes Bowl in Detroit, and much more (2:22). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Horlb...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 29 min

The 2024 Fantasy Rewatchables: MVP, Worst Pick, Biggest Leap, and Hottest Take

The guys recap the 2024 fantasy football season in the format of the popular Ringer movie podcast ‘The Rewatchables.’ They award What’s Aged the Best, Casting What-Ifs, Best That Guy, Apex Mountain, Picking Nits, Fantasy MVP, and much more (4:00). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Heif...

Jan 15, 20252 hr 19 min

Rams Dominate, Darnold Collapses, and Cowboys and Mike McCarthy Part Ways

The guys recap the Vikings-Rams wild-card playoff game before discussing what it means for Sam Darnold’s future (1:32). Next, they unpack what happened between Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys, whether Dallas is a desirable opening for head coaches, and the Deion Sanders of it all (24:56). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources an...

Jan 14, 202544 min

Wild-Card Recap: Horrible Herbert, Lamar MV3, Josh & James COOK, and Abe Lincoln Stands Alone

The guys recap all things wild-card weekend, including a game-winning doink, the Packers-Eagles letdown, the dominant Bills, Herbert’s meltdown, and much more (2:25). Later, they react to Mike Vrabel becoming the next head coach for the New England Patriots, how he’ll impact Drake Maye, and what his hiring means for the team’s future (01:16:24). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Pleas...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 43 min

Wild Card Preview: Darnold Doubt, Lamar vs. Russ, Evans-Lattimore Part 4, and DK’s Mob Boss Sister

The guys preview the six playoff games from the upcoming wild-card weekend, including picking games against the spread (with a twist), Rams-Vikings … in Phoenix, Mike Evans vs. Marshon Lattimore, and much more (4:04). Click here to help those affected by the ongoing Los Angeles fires. Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and ...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 36 min

Head Coach Firing Frenzy, and DK’s 2025 Mock Draft 1.0

It’s Black Monday, and the guys discuss the coaches that got fired and the ones that didn’t. They talk about which job opening is the best, which is the worst, and which coach that kept their job is the most surprising (2:56). Later, they go through DK’s first mock draft. They talk Shedeur Sanders vs. Cam Ward, what position Travis Hunter will play, and more (49:49)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to res...

Jan 07, 20251 hr 35 min

Week 18 Recap: Pats Fire Jerod Mayo, Sam Darnold Sees Ghosts, DangeRussly Bad Steelers, and Early Playoff Reactions

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 18 action by going through categories such as “Intrusive Thoughts,” “Play of the Day,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (2:17). Along the way, they react to the finalized playoff matchups and the 2025 draft order (10:36). Object Permanence All-Stars (48:52) Thanks-For-Nothing Guys (50:46) Intrusive Thoughts (55:27) Play of the Day (59:03) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (65:06) Arthur Smith Award (67:47) Worst Ref Moment (69:05) The Lucille Bluth Award...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 38 min

Our 2024 Memento Tattoos: The Fantasy Football Lessons We Can’t Forget

We inevitably forget the lessons we vowed to always remember by the time the next draft season comes around, so today the guys discuss the lessons from the 2024 season to tattoo on their bodies, like Guy Pearce in the movie ‘Memento’ (1:10). Later, Fantasy Court (1:14:56) and emails (1:24:31). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resou...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 55 min

Week 17 Recap: Jayden and the Rookie Saviors, Championship Murderers, Giants Hit Lock Bottom, and the Alligator Wrangler

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 17 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 17?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (1:43). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (102:01). Winners and Losers (17:24) Oppenheimer Award (40:10) Fantasy Murderers (48:33) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (66:35) Thanks for Nothing All-Stars (77:24) Intrusive Thoughts (79:49) Play of the Day (86:15) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (94:37) Arthur Smith Award (95:07) ...

Dec 30, 20242 hr

Power Ranking NFL Season Storylines, as Told by ‘Elf’

The guys recap the 2024 NFL regular season (so far), as explained by quotes from the Christmas classic ‘Elf’ (3:29). Later, Fantasy Court and emails (45:49)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos ...

Dec 25, 20241 hr 16 min

Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups, The Final Trivia Championship, and the First Jump Shot

SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 17 (5:41). RB: Michael Carter (Cardinals), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Alexander Mattison (Raiders) (5:41) WR: Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), Rashod Bateman (Ravens), and Hollywood Brown (Chiefs) (12:28) TE: Dalton Schultz (Texans), Chig Okonkwo (Titans), and Isaiah Likely (Ravens) (23:04) QB: Bryce Young (Panthers), Caleb Williams (Bears), and Drake Maye (Patriots) (33:37) D/ST: Miami Dolphins, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Los A...

Dec 24, 202453 min

Week 16 Recap: Lions Stumblerooski, Jayden Hurts Philly, Burrow’s Katanas, and 1.1 Bananas

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 16 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 16?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:08). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (01:20:03). The Oppenheimer Award (2:33 / 3:08) Fantasy Murderers (17:42) Winners and Losers (22:59) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (36:35) Intrusive Thoughts (57:04) Play of the Day (01:04:43) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (01:11:27) Worst Ref Moment (01:13:10) The Lucille Bluth ...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 38 min

Week 16 Preview: Maimed Mahomes, Steelers-Ravens, Penix Is in, We’d Die for Dan Campbell, and Tape Guru Brick Johnson

The guys preview the Week 16 fantasy football slate, including the Saturday (!) double-header, this week’s Game of the Year, Michael Penix Jr.’s debut as a starting quarterback, a CFB Playoff check-in, and much more (3:31). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Cr...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 22 min

Power Ranking the Best Head Coaching Candidates and Landing Spots

POWER HOUR! The guys discuss the expected coaching vacancies and who the top candidates will be (2:55). Plus, Fantasy Court (1:01:08)! “You guys want to do some emails?” (1:04:18) Chicago Bears (2:55) Jacksonville Jaguars (20:03) Las Vegas Raiders (25:49) New York Jets (29:18) New Orleans Saints (38:14) New York Giants (41:14) Dallas Cowboys (50:08) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. P...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 26 min

David Montgomery Out for the Year, Week 16 Waiver Wire, and I Taught Magic Johnson Everything He Knows

The guys react to the David Montgomery injury news, break down how that impacts the Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl odds, and check in on the status of Dolphins WR Grant DuBose (1:29). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 16 (6:21). RB: Jerome Ford (Browns), Kendre Miller (Saints), and Tyjae Spears (Titans) (5:34) WR: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers), and Jalen Coker (Panthers) (13:09) TE: Brenton Strange (Jaguars), Dalton Schultz (Texans), and Juwan J...

Dec 17, 20241 hr 2 min

Week 15 Recap: Josh for MVP, Mahomes Hobbled, Taylor Bobbled, Baker the Kingmaker, and DK Won the Fish Toss

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 15?,” “Intrusive Thoughts,” and “The Lucille Bluth Award” (3:55). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (102:15). Winners and Losers (12:43) The Oppenheimer Award (42:49) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (53:33) Shit the Bed (58:13) Intrusive Thoughts (75:52) Play of the Day (82:38) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (89:36) The Arthur Smith Award (92:44) Worst Ref Moment (96:17) The Lucil...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 55 min

UNC at Chapel Bill, Hunter-Jeanty Heisman Race, Bills-Lions. Plus, Week 15 Preview and Seattle Fish Toss.

The guys react to Bill Belichick being named UNC’s head coach and relay their thoughts on the seismic move (1:34). Next, they talk through the Heisman race and debate whether Colorado CB-WR Travis Hunter or Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty should be the one to raise the coveted trophy (20:00). Later, they preview the Week 15 fantasy football slate, including this week’s Game(s) of the Year, the A.J. Brown vibes roller coaster, Justin Tucker’s get-right game, Famous Jameis, and much more (24:47). Che...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 25 min

Power Hour: 2025 NFL Mock Draft, Belichick University, Vegas Needs Deion, and HOF Dad Takes

POWER HOUR! The guys look ahead to the 2025 NFL draft by going through the first 12 picks of DK’s latest mock (20:32). Plus, Fantasy Court (59:15)! Later, they read some incredible “dad takes” emails (1:05:07). Las Vegas Raiders (10:32) New York Giants (28:20) New England Patriots (31:30) Carolina Panthers (35:15) Jacksonville Jaguars (37:29) Tennessee Titans (40:22) New York Jets (44:33) Cleveland Browns (46:13) Chicago Bears (49:05) Cincinnati Bengals (51:16) New Orleans Saints (53:55) Dallas ...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 28 min

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15, 49ers RBs, and The Alien Rumor Mill

The guys react to the news that Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks tore his ACL again (1:45). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 15 (8:33). RB: Patrick Taylor (49ers), Sincere McCormick (Raiders), and Sean Tucker (Buccaneers) (8:33) WR: Adam Thielen (Panthers), Romeo Doubs (Packers), and Elijah Moore (Browns) (21:50) TE: Hunter Henry (Patriots), Noah Gray (Chiefs), and Juwan Johnson (Saints) (32:31) QB: Drake Maye (Patriots), Bo Nix (Broncos), and Jameis Winston (Brown...

Dec 10, 20241 hr 4 min

Week 14 Recap: KC Won’t Die, Josh Allen Goes For 50, Marvin Harrison Goes for 6, and Kadarius Returns

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 14?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (0:00). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:47:15). Winners and Losers (13:02) The Oppenheimer Award (31:56) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (46:57) Fart or Shart? (1:03:25) FEELING NICEY (1:06:53) Play of the Day (1:1747) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (1:18:34) The Arthur Smith Award (1:34:53) Worst Ref Moment (1:35:34) The Lucille Blu...

Dec 09, 20242 hr

Week 14 Preview: Mahomes Vs. Herbert, Steelers Vs. Jameis, Saquon for MVP (?!), and Kobie Turner Is Goo

The guys preview the Week 14 fantasy football slate, including the Game of the Week, the shrinking AFC playoff picture, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (4:53). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Gra...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 31 min

2024 NFL Re-Draft, the One-Second Song Challenge, and Sliding in the Yahoo Fantasy DMs

POWER HOUR! The guys turn back the clock to draft night and re-draft the first 13 picks according to what they’ve seen from this year’s crop of rookies (1:48). Plus, Fantasy Court (43:24)! Later, Heifetz and Craig play another round of the one-second song challenge (64:29)! Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders (3:13) New England Patriots (8:13) Arizona Cardinals (10:28) Los Angeles Chargers (12:51) New York Giants (15:00) Tennessee Titans (20:11) Atlanta Falcons (22:15) Chicago Bears (26:30) ...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 29 min

49ers RB Injuries and Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 14 (1:30). Plus, emails (45:04)! RB: Isaac Guerendo (49ers), Braelon Allen (Jets), and Sincere McCormick (Raiders) (2:10 ) WR: Cedric Tillman (Browns), Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (Titans), and Michael Wilson (Cardinals) (12:11) TE: Juwan Johnson (Saints), Noah Gray (Chiefs), and Pat Freiermuth (Steelers) (26:29) QB: Russell Wilson (Steelers), Will Levis (Titans), and Jameis Winston (Browns) (38:43) D/ST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New Orleans ...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 6 min

Week 13 Recap: Josh Allen Apex Mountain, Justin Pucker, Russ Keeps Cooking, and Gus Johnson THE HERO

The guys recap all of the NFL Week 13 action by going through categories such as “Who Won Week 13?,” “FEELING NICEY,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:17). Later, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (01:37:13). Winners and Losers (14:30) The Oppenheimer Award (45:52) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (45:48) Fart or Shart? (01:00:59) FEELING NICEY (01:09:29) Intrusive Thoughts (01:16:13) Play of the Day (01:21:08) The Tyrique Stevenson Worst Play of the Day (01:23:40) The Arthur Smith Award (01:29:31) Worst...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 52 min

Week 13 Preview: Chiefs House Bets, Eagles-Ravens, Russ Vs. Burrow, and King Vs. Queen Beds

The guys preview the Week 13 fantasy football slate, including the Black Friday game, a potential Super Bowl matchup, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (4:10). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! 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 Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady...

Nov 29, 20241 hr 27 min

Power Ranking Things We're NOT Thankful for and Thanksgiving Games Preview

POWER HOUR! The guys discuss the fantasy stars and story lines they refuse to give thanks to heading into Week 13, including Saquon’s match made in heaven, the Aaron Rodgers–led Jets, leaguewide incompetence, STROUUUUD, and much more (1:59). Along the way, they preview the Thanksgiving slate (40:07). Plus, Fantasy Court (59:24)! Heifetz’s personal hell (2:48) Heifetz’s personal hell, Part 2 (4:48) New York football (derogatory) (7:09) Pocket passers are so yesterday (10:28) Remember when the Tex...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 15 min

Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups. Plus, Harry Potter Character or Coachella Band?

The guys react to the Jets hiring a search firm to find their next GM (3:02). Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 13 (7:50). Later, Craig and DK guess whether someone is an artist at next year’s Coachella or a character from Harry Potter (34:45). RB: Tank Bigsby (Jaguars), Gus Edwards (Chargers), and Ameer Abdullah (Raiders) (8:05) WR: Xavier Legette (Panthers), Devaughn Vele (Broncos), and Dontayvion Wicks (Packers) (15:07) TE: Will Dissly (Chargers), Noah Gray ...

Nov 26, 202456 min

WTF Week 12 Recap: Saquon the Closer, Stinky Stroud, Cliff Kingsbury, and Waddle Is So Back

Before the guys discuss all the NFL Week 12 action, Heifetz unloads his feelings about the Giants after another embarrassing loss, as well as Saquon Barkley after he ran the Rams into the ground on Sunday night (01:18). The guys then go through categories like “Winners and Losers,” “It’s So Over/We’re So Back,” and “Intrusive Thoughts". Winners and Losers (14:45) Fart or Shart (18:25) The Oppenheimer Award (35:06) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (38:50) FEELING NICEY (58:48) Intrusive Thoughts (01:03...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 40 min
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