Nora and Steven are back to recap the two games from Sunday’s wild-card round, starting with Detroit beating the Rams for its first playoff win in 32 years. They discuss the Rams offense, Jared Goff’s impressive performance, and more. Then they discuss the Cowboys getting dismantled by the Packers at home. They discuss what’s next for the Cowboys, Jordan Love’s continued impressive play, and more (16:27). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out...
Jan 15, 2024•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven recap the two games from Saturday’s wild-card round, starting with the Chiefs dominating the Dolphins at home. They discuss what’s next for Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins, how impressive this win is for the Chiefs, and more(1:15). Then they talk about the Texans comfortably defeating the Browns, C.J. Stroud’s impressive playoff debut, what to make of this Browns season, and more(23:11). Lastly they wrap up by providing their reactions to the Patriots promoting Jerod Mayo to head...
Jan 14, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben get you set for wild-card weekend, but first, the Patriots have found their successor to Bill Belichick. What are the expectations for Jerod Mayo as the next Patriots head coach? Can the injured Dolphins overcome the freezing-cold weather at Arrowhead against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs? Are people writing off the Steelers? Plus, picks, props and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to ...
Jan 12, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti, Steven Ruiz, and Lindsay react to news of Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots parting ways after 24 seasons. They discuss where Belichick could coach next season, his tenure as a Patriot, and who could replace him in this wild coaching carousel. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Addit...
Jan 11, 2024•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the news of Pete Carroll stepping away from coaching and Mike Vrabel being fired by the Titans. Then, they conclude the episode by breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of each playoff team. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervi...
Jan 11, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben start the pod by analyzing some of the possible coaching scenarios for Bill Belichick before shining a light on the job Antonio Pierce did for the Raiders as their interim leader. Speaking of Las Vegas, Sheil has an idea that Jim Harbaugh and Justin Fields should join forces, while Ben breaks down the most exciting teams in the wild-card round (23:56). The boys end the pod by discussing the futures of some of the teams that didn’t make the tournament this year and debating some of ...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven close out the regular season by recapping Week 18, starting with the Bills defeating the Dolphins to win the AFC East. Then, they take a look at each of the playoff matchups and discuss how each team did in Week 18, and they give their early thoughts on each wild-card game (27:45). Lastly, they wrap up by talking about the Atlanta Falcons' firing of Arthur Smith and some other coaches who might be on the hot seat (55:33). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please chec...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The final week of the regular season is here! Sheil and Ben have you covered with all the fun scenarios needed for teams fighting for playoff spots, including the Bills, who could get the 2-seed or totally miss the playoffs. Could Justin Fields and Matt Eberflus potentially keep their jobs with a victory over the Green Bay Packers? Plus, headlines, picks, and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz return to discuss which teams, players, and coaches have the most at stake for the final week of the 2023-24 season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Ed...
Jan 04, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben begin the show by speculating on how Bradley Chubb’s injury will affect the Dolphins' playoff viability and sharing their most desired first-round playoff matchups in each conference. Next, they debate the offseason moves for both the Seahawks defense and the Commanders as a whole (25:56). Finally, Ben sees Kirk Cousins in a Steelers jersey next year, Sheil fears that Panthers owner David Tepper could be turning into the new Daniel Snyder, and they both take a look at some possible...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven are ending the year by recapping the action from Week 17, starting with the Baltimore Ravens blowing out the Miami Dolphins (3:10). They discuss Lamar Jackson potentially locking up the MVP, how good the Ravens are, any red flags about the Dolphins, and more. Then they run through their winners and losers for the week, including the Bills, Chiefs, Seahawks, Rams, and more (21:59). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Pr...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Week 17 action began with the Browns clinching a playoff spot, led by possible Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco. Sheil and Ben discuss that and mega matchups between the Lions and Cowboys and the Dolphins and Ravens. Plus, headlines, picks, and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Producer: Cliff Augustin Addi...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Ravens' big Christmas Day win over the 49ers and shine a light on the state of both teams as we head toward the end of the season. Next, the guys debate the championship viability of the struggling Chiefs and take a look at the obstacles that are keeping Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars offense at a production standstill (26:32). Ben then shares his optimism for the Lions in the playoffs, and Sheil ends the pod with his ideal postseason projections...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven are here to recap the Week 16 Christmas Eve games, starting with the Dolphins’ impressive victory over the Cowboys (00:58). They discuss Miami’s offensive and defensive gameplan, their injury concerns, and whether this loss is a concern for Dallas’ postseason hopes. They then run through their winners and losers of the week, including the Lions, Browns, Jaguars, and more (18:15). They end with a look at the playoff picture and who could be a surprise postseason threat (49:26). Th...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ben is joined by the 'Dual Threat' crew, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz, to preview Week 16 in the NFL. The Ravens and Niners are set to face off on Christmas night in a mega matchup which features the two best teams from their respective conferences. Which team has the advantage heading into the matchup? The high-powered Dolphins offense will face the Cowboys, who struggled last week but have been solid throughout the season. Will the Cowboys win a big game on the road? Plus, Monday Morning He...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the latest news of Aaron Rodgers getting a roster spot on the Jets, followed by picking their MVP ballot. Then, they close out the show by looking back at their preseason time capsules. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arju...
Dec 21, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Seahawks' upset win over the Eagles on ‘MNF’. They then focus on the Buffalo Bills' recent turnaround, and the Falcons' apparent collapse (12:59). Next, Sheil sees big coordinator issues in Green Bay, while Ben hopes that the reputation of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t go the way of the once-impeccable Bill Belichick (29:57). Finally, Ben uses today’s Extra Point to break down the machinations of the Coach of the Year award (51:35). The Ringe...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven recap Week 15, starting with the Bills' impressive win over the Cowboys. They talk about why the Bills' running game was so successful, what happened to the Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s MVP candidacy, and more. Then, they run thorough their winners and losers of the week, including the Ravens, Bears, Niners, Falcons, and more (11:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional deta...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Week 15 action kicked off with the Chargers suffering a 42-point blowout loss to the Raiders. Ben has a take about the Chargers he wishes he could completely erase. Could Lamar Jackson be the MVP again? Sheil thinks his case isn't being talked about enough. Plus, props, locks, and nonsense predictions of the week! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia ...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open the show by figuring out how to solve the Los Angeles Chargers' issues. Then, they go through all the Super Bowl contenders and debate who can bring home the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arju...
Dec 14, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben get together to share their takes on both the Giants and the Titans' big upset wins on the ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader. Sheil then analyzes Patrick Mahomes's reaction to the infamous Kadarius Toney penalty against the Bills, while Ben makes an MVP case for Lamar Jackson (31:25). Finally, they debate the Broncos' playoff viability, and Justin Fields's future prospects before speculating on the playoff scenarios in both conferences for the episode’s Extra Point (54:46). The ...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven begin recapping Week 14 with their thoughts on the battle atop the NFC East between the Eagles and Cowboys. They discuss what this comfortable Cowboys win means for both teams moving forward, Dak Prescott’s MVP campaign, concerns for the Eagles, and more. Then, they go through their winners and losers for the week, including the Niners, Jaguars, Chargers and more (17:08), before wrapping up with the take purge (1:17:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please check...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Week 14 action kicked off with the Patriots getting their third win of the season against the Steelers, and currently in place for the second overall draft pick in 2024. Sheil and Ben discuss what the win means for the Pats and how the loss for the Steelers hurts their playoff hopes. Also, the Eagles and Cowboys have a huge matchup that will affect the NFC standings. Plus, picks, locks and nonsense predictions of the week! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theri...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast After the controversy caused by the College Football Playoff this past weekend, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz uses the committee guidelines to pick who they would like to see represent the AFC for the upcoming NFL postseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgop...
Dec 07, 2023•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Bengals' grueling overtime win over the Jaguars on ‘MNF’ and discuss the implications of Trevor Lawrence’s apparent ankle injury. Next, they see the 2023-24 season as Kyle Shanahan’s to win, and debate the playoff success of the team that employs Bill Belichick next year (15:30). Sheil then takes a hard look at both the coaches on the hot seat and the teams around the league with future coaching vacancies, while Ben gives big flowers to the Rams’ ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven recap Week 13, starting with a battle atop the NFC between the Niners and Eagles. They talk about the Niners comfortably beating the Eagles on the road, and what that means for both teams moving forward. Then, they run through their winners and losers of the week, including the Colts, Broncos, Jets, and more (20:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: N...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Week 13 action kicked off with an entertaining 'Thursday Night Football' comeback victory for the Dallas Cowboys over the Seattle Seahawks. Sheil and Ben discuss what the game meant for both teams and whether the Cowboys are for real. Plus, an NFC championship game rematch preview between the 49ers and Eagles, picks of the week, and nonsense predictions! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for ...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by reacting to the news that Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice after his Achilles injury in September. Then, they break down which coaches are on the hot seat and what the best options are out of the potential openings. They finish the episode by previewing the 'TNF' matchup between the Seahawks and Cowboys. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additiona...
Nov 30, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sheil and Ben return to share their reactions to the Bears' gutsy win over the Vikings on ‘MNF’ and discuss the looming questions surrounding Justin Fields' future in Chicago moving forward. They then dive into the dismal state of the Carolina Panthers after the Frank Reich firing and shine a ray of playoff hope for the Packers and Rams after their slow starts (12:17). Finally, the boys examine some of the other under-the-radar contenders around the NFL before Sheil says goodbye to OC Matt Canad...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nora and Steven start recapping Week 12 by talking about the Eagles' overtime victory over the Bills. They discuss more questionable late-game management by the Bills, how the Eagles continue to find ways to win, and more. Then, they discuss their winners and losers of the week, including the Jaguars, Steelers, Chargers, and more (18:40). Lastly, they wrap up with a take purge centered on NFL referees (1:14:41). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to f...
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