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The Ringer NFL Show

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Every true football fan knows that ‘The Ringer NFL Show’ is the place to be for the best analysis on their favorite players and teams around the league. Every Friday, Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee preview the weekly matchups and share their favorite props. On Sunday evenings, Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to offer their expert analysis as they recap the day’s action. Wednesday’s show features a rotating cast of Ringer favorites catching you up on all the breaking news. Make sure you follow @RingerNFL on Instagram and TikTok and @RingerNFL on X and YouTube.

Episodes

Week 15 Recap: The Bills Hold Off the Lions, the Eagles Return to Form, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Bills-Lions (1:45) Steelers-Eagles (16:03) Packers-Seahawks (23:41) Then, they break down the AFC wild-card race and play Content, Contender, Pretender (39:47) with potential AFC playoff teams. To close the show, they survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 15 headlines (1:...

Dec 16, 20242 hr 37 min

Week 15 Preview: Bill Belichick Is NC’s New HC, Bills Visit the Lions, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the North Carolina Tar Heels acquiring Bill Belichick as their new football head coach. Next, they analyze and discuss some of the biggest matchups on Sunday, including Bill-Lions (11:12), Steelers-Eagles (31:57), and Packers-Seahawks (44:54). Finally, the crew survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (54:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 22 min

Predicting Head Coach Landing Spots, the Deterioration of Jalen Hurts, and Justin Herbert Deserves More Attention

Reports are swirling around the University of North Carolina’s interest in hiring Bill Belichick, leading The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to speculate how they think five NFL teams will fill head-coaching vacancies at the end of the season (00:00). Then, in his weekly QB Corner segment, Steven Ruiz evaluates the careers of the 2020 QB NFL draft class (41:23). For more from Ruiz, check out his Week 14 review article here on The Ringer’s new web site. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Prin...

Dec 11, 20241 hr 17 min

Week 14 Recap: Chiefs Edge Out the Chargers, Rams Outduel the Bills, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Chargers-Chiefs (2:09) Bills-Rams (14:57) Seahawks-Cardinals (24:27) Next, they examine the playoff races in both the NFC (31:37) and AFC (46:09), and offer early speculation on which teams will ultimately make the playoffs. Finally, they survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the ...

Dec 09, 20242 hr 33 min

Week 14 Preview: Lions Outmuscle the Packers on ‘TNF,’ Chargers Vs. Chiefs, and More

Sheil and Steven get together to share their instant reactions to the Lions' thrilling victory over the Packers on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then analyze and discuss the big Sunday matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs (16:15) before breaking down the highly competitive NFC West playoff race (35:27). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (51:41). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 18 min

Main Character Energy and the Year of Josh Allen

Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti begin the show by telling each other the three “main character” players and coaches they’re watching for the rest of the season. Then, in QB Corner, Steven Ruiz talks about Bryce Young’s feel-good bounce back and what Will Levis’s future looks like. Check out Sheil’s Week 13 review article on The Ringer’s new website. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 13 min

Week 13 Recap: Eagles Beat the Ravens, Bills Dominate the 49ers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Ravens (2:30) 49ers-Bills (21:59) Chargers-Falcons (37:31) Cardinals-Vikings (53:11) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 13 headlines (1:03:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resource...

Dec 02, 20242 hr 34 min

Week 13 Preview: Eagles vs. Ravens, Thanksgiving Day Roundup, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 13 NFL slate, including Eagles-Ravens (2:13), Dolphins-Packers (18:45), and 49ers-Bills (31:24). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (42:02). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Su...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 14 min

Week 12 Recap: Eagles Defeat the Rams, Seahawks Win Over the Cardinals, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Rams (1:36) Cardinals-Seahawks (10:40) 49ers-Packers (23:13) Next, they shine a light on the current state of the 49ers (30:43), Commanders (40:18), and Texans (47:18), and debate whether those teams are cooked, contenders, or pretenders heading down the stretch. Finally, the guys survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, a...

Nov 25, 20242 hr 34 min

Week 12 Preview: 49ers Battle the Packers, Ravens Vs. Chargers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 12 NFL slate, including 49ers-Packers (2:10), Ravens-Chargers (14:47), and Cardinals-Seahawks (30:30). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (40:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Ch...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 12 min

Why the Jets Fired GM Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers’s Murky Future, and QB Corner

Another week, another Jets personnel change. This time, general manager Joe Douglas gets handed the pink slip, leaving Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to try to figure out who could fill the void. They also look back on the key missteps from Douglas’s tenure and discuss whether Aaron Rodgers will still play for the team next season (00:00). Then, Steven Ruiz shines a light on four (or five?) quarterbacks in his weekly QB Corner (32:23). Want more? Check out Ruiz’s article on the winners and lo...

Nov 20, 20241 hr

Week 11 Recap: Bills Defeat the Chiefs, Chargers Survive the Bengals, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from an exciting Sunday NFL slate. Chiefs-Bills (1:34) Bengals-Chargers (17:58) Ravens-Steelers (27:00) Falcons-Broncos (42:38) Seahawks-49ers (48:26) Bears-Packers (58:45) The guys then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 11 headlines (1:07:22). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming...

Nov 18, 20242 hr 41 min

Week 11 Preview: Eagles Defeat the Commanders on ‘TNF,’ Chiefs Vs. Bills, and More

Steven and Diante start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Eagles' win over the Commanders on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Sheil into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 11 NFL slate, including Chiefs-Bills (16:13), Bengals-Chargers (29:40), and Ravens-Steelers (46:22). Finally, the guys survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (57:06). The Ringer is committed to responsible gamin...

Nov 15, 20241 hr 29 min

Six Coaches on the Hot Seat and Quarterbacks in Crisis

Following the firing of Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti take a look at six NFL head coaches who may not return to their roles next year (02:10). And in “QB Corner,” The Ringer’s resident QB guru, Steven Ruiz, examines four QBs who are entering crisis mode (42:15). Check out Sheil’s Week 10 review article here. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 19 min

Week 10 Recap: The Lions' Comeback Win Over the Texans, Chiefs Block the Broncos, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Lions-Texans (1:25) Broncos-Chiefs (16:53) Patriots-Bears (28:56) They then plant their flag on major hot-button issues that are shaping the season as we head down the stretch towards the playoffs (38:05). Finally, the guys survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 10 head...

Nov 11, 20242 hr 36 min

Week 10 Preview: Ravens Survive the Bengals in a ‘TNF’ Thriller, Lions Visit the Texans, and More

Sheil and Steven start the pod by sharing their instant reactions to the Ravens' impressive win over the Bengals on ‘Thursday Night Football.’ They then welcome Diante into the fold and proceed to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 10 NFL slate, including Lions-Texans (21:21), 49ers-Bucs (37:01), and Steelers-Commanders (43:30). The crew ends the pod by surveying the rest of the weekend games and sharing their favorite betting odds (54:12). The Ringer is committed to...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 26 min

NFL Midseason Awards Show. Plus, Trade Deadline Reactions!

To celebrate the passing of the NFL trade deadline, The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Nora Princiotti, and Diante Lee gather to offer immediate reactions to the biggest deals of the day and how they’ll ultimately impact the rest of the season (00:00). Then, the crew dishes out their midseason awards in seven categories (18:05). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 06, 20242 hr 30 min

Week 9 Recap: Falcons Defeat the Cowboys, Ravens Dominate the Broncos, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Cowboys-Falcons (2:28) Broncos-Ravens (11:13) Jaguars-Eagles (22:27) Lions-Packers (32:22) Rams-Seahawks (38:17) Chargers-Browns (46:30) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 9 headlines (52:19). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www...

Nov 04, 20242 hr 34 min

Week 9 Preview: Lions vs. Packers, Broncos Battle Ravens, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups in the Week 9 NFL slate, including Lions-Packers (2:55), Broncos-Ravens (11:29), and Colts-Vikings (28:18). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (47:29). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton a...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 20 min

Why Indy Benched Anthony Richardson, Josh Allen’s Strengthened MVP Case, and the Best Kyler Murray We’ve Ever Seen

Is Anthony Richardson’s decision to pull himself from the game on Sunday (an unusual move that left other players and analysts fuming) the real reason the Colts are starting Joe Flacco over the former first-round pick this week? Or is something else lurking beneath the surface that we don’t know about? Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti debate in the first half of the show (00:00). Plus, the two discuss the impact of Baltimore trading for Carolina wide receiver Diontae Johnson (23:09) and why Ste...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 11 min

Week 8 Recap: 49ers Survive the Cowboys, the Jayden Daniels Hail Mary, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Cowboys-49ers (1:54) Bears-Commanders (11:58) Jets-Patriots (23:19) Ravens-Browns (29:56) Colts-Texans (35:10) Eagles-Bengals (42:12) Bills-Seahawks (47:25) Saints-Chargers (51:50) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 8 headlines (1:01:36). The Ringer is com...

Oct 28, 20242 hr 36 min

Week 8 Preview: The Cowboys Visit the 49ers, the Bills Take On the Seahawks, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite upcoming matchups in the Week 8 NFL slate, including Cowboys-Niners (2:12), Bills-Seahawks (13:41), and Eagles-Bengals (22:45). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (32:42). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chr...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 9 min

Seven Questions: MVP Picks, Cooper Kupp Landing Spots, Bill Belichick’s Next Job, and More

From The Ringer studios in Los Angeles, Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz deliver a special midweek show for you all today. After reacting to the DeAndre Hopkins trade (00:00), the trio tackles seven burning questions about the rest of the 2024-25 season: Where will Cooper Kupp land? (06:50) Sleeper MVP picks? (12:08) Who will win the NFC North? (18:11) Super Bowl picks? (26:10) The Jets’ final record? (34:50) Where will Bill Belichick coach next year? (43:56) Which team will have ...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 5 min

Week 7 Recap: Lions Beat the Vikings, Chiefs Outmuscle the 49ers, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from Sunday’s NFL slate. Lions-Vikings (1:20) Chiefs-Niners (11:27) Packers-Texans (26:08) Next, they plant their flags on a few hot-button storylines from around the weekend action. How bad is the Jets’ future? (35:18) The Deshaun Watson injury (40:07) Should the Raiders trade Maxx Crosby? (48:08) Finally, they survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches...

Oct 21, 20241 hr 27 min

Week 7 Preview: The Chiefs-Niners Rematch, Brian Flores Vs. Ben Johnson, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite upcoming matchups in the Week 7 NFL slate, including Chiefs-Niners (2:13), Vikings-Lions (12:04), and Texans-Packers (23:05). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (32:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 6 min

Davante Adams and Amari Cooper Trade Reaction! Plus, Russell Wilson to Start Over Justin Fields?

In another breaking news episode of the program, Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti give their instant reaction to the Davante Adams–Jets trade. They discuss how the trade happened, how he’ll fit in with the Aaron Rodgers–led Jets offense, how much Adams has left to offer, and where the Raiders will go from here (00:00) Then, Steven Ruiz joins shortly after reports circulated that the Steelers will likely start Russell Wilson over Justin Fields this weekend. Then, if that wasn’t enough, the conte...

Oct 15, 20241 hr 29 min

Week 6 Recap: Lions Dismantle the Cowboys, Ravens Beat the Commanders, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on the biggest games and story lines from Sunday’s NFL action. Lions-Cowboys (1:14) Ravens-Commanders (21:02) Browns-Eagles (32:56) Bucs-Saints (40:04) Jaguars-Bears (44:09) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 6 headlines (51:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to l...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 26 min

Week 6 Preview: Jayden Vs. Lamar, Lions Visit the Cowboys, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and discuss some of their favorite upcoming matchups in the Week 6 NFL slate, including Commanders-Ravens (1:48), Lions-Cowboys (11:46), and Jets-Steelers (20:38). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (37:52). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chr...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 18 min

Five Burning Questions About the Jets’ Firing of Robert Saleh. Plus, Drake Maye Gets His Shot.

In a breaking news episode of the show, Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti react moments after finding out that the Jets fired Robert Saleh as their head coach. To do so, they answer five burning questions about the firing (00:00). Then, the two react in real time as they find out that the Patriots are replacing Jacoby Brissett with first-round draft pick Drake Maye. After that, Steven Ruiz offers his opinion on Maye before taking Sheil through the four quarterbacks who stood out to him in Week 5...

Oct 08, 20241 hr 14 min

Week 5 Recap: Cowboys Edge Out the Steelers, Ravens Beat the Bengals in OT, and More

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on the biggest games and story lines from Sunday’s NFL action. Cowboys-Steelers (1:42) Ravens-Bengals (11:41) Texans-Bills (23:44) Browns-Commanders (39:49) Cardinals-Niners (48:45) Jets-Vikings (54:33) They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 5 headlines (1:00:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Pl...

Oct 07, 20242 hr 30 min