The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. The feed is named "The Ringer Fantasy Football Show" from May to January, and "The Ringer NFL Draft Show" from February through April.
Episodes
Week 2 Preview: One Stat For Every Game
WEEK 2 IS REAL. THIS TIME ALL OF THE FOOTBALL IS REAL. YAY.
Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 2.
(01:27) Bengals at Texans
(15:28) Steelers at Patriots
(22:13) Eagles at Titans
(26:31) Packers at Jets
(34:32) Panthers at Falcons
(39:59) Saints at Ravens
(43:25) Jaguars at Broncos
(51:37) Commanders at Cowboys
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Power Ranking Instant Fantasy Regrets After Week 1, Fantasy Court, and Craig Got Stabbed at the Emmys
Jaylen Waddle drove Craig to tears (derogatory), and Kenneth Walker III did the same for DK (complimentary). But we’re ready to move on from 'MNF.' It’s time for Power Hour, where we power rank … something!
This week, the DDC ranks their instant regrets coming out of Week 1:
(00:00) Intro
(02:19) Jaylen Waddle model crash-out
(11:15) Kenneth Walker III put DK in a euphoric state
Power Hour
Week 2 Waiver Wire: Must-Add Players
The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy football. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 2.
(00:00) Intro
(05:04) Waivers: Running back
(15:49) Waivers: Wide receiver
(27:37) Waivers: Tight end
(43:02) Waivers: Quarterback and defense
(55:08) Thank you, Lorne!
Reminders:
1. Fantasy Rankings: ht
Week 1 Recap: Giants Dominate Dallas, Bears Drop 59, Josh Crushes Texans, Humbled Herbert, and Packers Collapse
Everyone’s team won. That’s right. Everyone. DK’s Seahawks, Heifetz’s Giants, Craig’s Steelers, Nikhil’s Bears, and Austin’s Raiders. What a way to start Week 1. Lock in for the DDC to run through all the games, categories, and more.
(00:00) Intro
(04:01) SNF: Heifetz’s Giants clobber Cowboys
(16:07) Winners and Losers
(39:31) This Guy Is a PROBLEM
(55:55) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.
(01:12
Rams' Melbourne Meltdown, Vintage 49ers, Big Mike Evans, and Podcast Rodgers Returns
The Rams getting to Melbourne 30 hours before kickoff against the 49ers turned out to be a pretty bad idea. Danny, Danny, and Craig run through their biggest takeaways from San Francisco’s 27-7 beatdown over Los Angeles (00:57), the NFL’s first trip to Australia, Aaron Rodgers’s podcast confessional (38:27), and finally, our first Ringer 107 segment of the season (41:38).
Reminders:
1. Fan
Brock Bowers OUT(!), Plus One Stat for Every Game in Week 1
FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY!! But Brock Bowers is not. Brock’s injury news forces Dolphins-Raiders to the front of the queue for the lads' first full week preview of the 2026-27 NFL season. Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 1. Enjoy, fellas. It’s finally time.
(02:50) Dolphins at Raiders (without Brock Bowers)
(10:16) Ravens at Col
Power Ranking the Best Week 1 Story Lines, the Michigan Mulligan, and the Listener Take Purge
The boys can no longer contain their excitement just one day from kickoff. It’s time for their first (!) Power Hour of the season. Danny, Danny, and Craig rank the things they’re most excited about going into the 2026-27 NFL season.
After the final potential Tom Tom Club replacement (please email us your votes), Craig forces DK to make his Super Bowl pick, and Heifetz screams about the Australia
The 2026 Fantasy Football Take Purge
Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time.
(02:57) TAKE PURGE(01:13:13) Fall Back to the ‘80s
Reminders:
1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-pre
The Best Players Nobody is Talking About Before Your Draft
The guys channel their inner Steven Glansberg to pick the most boring players no one is talking who can win you your league.
(02:20) The Glansbergs(46:33) Emails!(55:08) Clippers Reaction + More 80s Heat
Reminders:
1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason
2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his
The Worst 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every Round
This is the guys’ eighth recording in seven (work)days. They’re starting to get pissed at each other, mostly, but they also hate a bunch of players (at cost) in every round of 2026 fantasy drafts. Let’s get to it:
(02:37) Round 1
(06:53) Round 2
(14:28) Round 3
(21:59) Round 4
(24:32) Round 5
(28:27) Round 6
(31:29) Round 7
(38:06) Round 8
(42:05) Round 9
(49:35) Ringer Fantasy League
Our Favorite 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every Round
We’re onto Week 2 in Hollywood. Danny, Danny, and Craig each name their favorite player to draft in every round of fantasy football drafts now just nine days away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season.
(02:31) Rounds 1-5
(32:46) Rounds 6-10
(58:18) Rounds 11-15
(01:10:07) Aaron Donald is baaaaaack
(01:17:41) Some fake 49ers fan questions
(01:22:16) Thank you, Lorne!
Reminders:
1. RANKING
The Players Most Likely to Burn Us This Year
Live from The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, the boys are whipping out the ol' burn book (and also some beach ham).
Reminders:
Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is HERE!! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.
RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21:
The Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft
Welcome to the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft! Watch the first 10 minutes to see Mallory Rubin unveil her giant trophy (S/O Crystal Images) and Sean Fennessey fly off the handle. Stay for the full three hours to sink into hysteria with Danny, Danny, Craig, and the rest of the Ringer squad.
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The Boring Players That Will Win Your League
Day 3 in the City of Angels, baby. It’s time to get boring. These are the most boring players you need to leave every fantasy football draft with in 2026.
(02:35) RB James Cook, Bills
(07:34) WR Nico Collins, Texans
(12:44) WR Terry McLaurin, Commanders
(16:41) RB Kyren Williams, Rams
(20:41) RB Javonte Williams, Cowboys
(29:47) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars
(34:49) QB Brock Purdy, 49ers
The 2026 Do Not Draft List
The boys are on to day two in La La Land. It’s time to get mad. Danny, Danny, and Craig each rant about the players they HATE in fantasy football ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with:
(04:12) WR Drake London, Falcons
(09:38) RB Ashton Jeanty, Raiders
(13:42) WR Chris Olave, Saints
(20:51) All Steelers
(23:21) TE Colston Loveland, Bears
(29:15) WR Carnell Tate, Titans
(32:55) WR Bri
Post-Hype Sleepers, Ashton Jeanty’s Injury, and Deshaun Watson Named the Starter
The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
(I said) The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town
That’s right: Danny, Danny, and Craig are in the City of Angels podding together for two weeks. They kick things off with the latest Ashton Jeanty news before getting into their favorite post-hype fantasy football sleepers now just 15 (!) days from the start of the season. Cousin
Our Sleepers and Top Targets for 2026
It’s time to turn the key. Danny, Danny, and Craig officially present their favorite targets in fantasy football for the 2026-27 NFL season, starting with:
(05:43) Running backs
(40:56) Wide receivers
(01:15:06) Quarterbacks
(01:34:47) Tight ends
(01:49:51) Another Millennial Banger
Reminders:
1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre i
7 New Playcallers That Could Make or Break Your Fantasy Draft with Nate Tice
Nate Tice gets deep into his bag to preview offenses with new play callers and how to take advantage of them in fantasy football. It’s fantastic. Nate speaks, we listen. He and the guys go through the different offenses over 75 minutes, in this order:
(00:00) Intro
(06:34) Chargers - Greg Roman to Mike McDaniel
(19:40) Ravens - Todd Monken to Declan O’Doyle
(32:09) Raiders - Chip Kelly to Klin
Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers
Football is back (kind of), and the guys are picking their winners and losers from the first week of preseason games. They discuss Jaxson Dart being back in the medical tent (02:22), Jeremiyah Love’s ankle injury (07:42), DJ Moore’s promising start (16:51), Tua’s Falcons debut (37:45), Craig’s experience watching Deshaun Watson snaps (43:28), Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut in Klint Kubiak’s of
The 10 Biggest Values in 2026 Fantasy Drafts
Everyone—not just dads—loves a deal. DK, Danny, and Craig identify the biggest values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, running through their patented Name Brand/Off Brand exercise just 27 days away from kickoff. Who is almond milk? Who is Baby Ruth? Who is Gildan? Only one way to find out:
(01:48) Rashee Rice vs. Wan’Dale Robinson
(10:27) Omarion Hampton vs. Kyren Williams/D’Andre Swift
(21:3
Five Breakout Offenses No One's Talking About (and Who to Draft From Them)
People forget that the Colts led one of the best offenses in NFL history for the first half of last season. If Indiana Jones can happen, anything can happen. Here’s a list of our picks for the best candidates to have breakout offenses in 2026 and how to prepare accordingly for upcoming fantasy football drafts.
(01:19) Remembering last year’s Colts
(04:26) New Orleans Saints
(15:19) Las Vegas
Training Camp Risers and Fallers, Luther Burden III Injured, Australia Jet Lag Scouts, and the Worst NFL Jersey Ever
Injuries are spreading across the league like the plague. Craig’s best friend, Luther Burden III (01:35), is going to miss the rest of the offseason. The Lions' offensive line is managing an injury at center already (13:59), and Washington left tackle Laremy Tunsil (20:19) might be out for the year with a torn triceps. Running backs J.K. Dobbins and Christian McCaffrey (25:54) are missing practice
The Hottest NFL QBs, Ranked
We still can’t get enough of The Seven’s Hottest NFL QB Rankings, so we made a smashcut of all the one-liners, laughs, and veneers into one electric bonus episode. Send this to your mom or your sister or your aunt, and may The Seven guide your hearts.
(00:49) Honorable Mentions
(19:10) Nos. 13-16
(37:26) Nos. 9-12
(55:03) Nos. 5-8
(01:19:04) Nos. 1-4
Reminders:
1. LIVE SHOW COMING TH
Rules to Win Your Draft. Plus, Bill Simmons Pitches Fantasy Football 'Grenades'
Stefon Diggs is a Commander (02:32)! Are you buying or selling? What does Diggs mean for Jayden Daniels? The guys also provide important updates on the large, looming electrical substation within arm’s reach of the 49ers’ practice field (10:25) before getting to their XX rules to win your 2026 fantasy football league (19:41). Then Bill Simmons joins the show to pitch a new fantasy football idea (0
7 Players Ruining Our Rankings, Zay Flowers Gigantic Contract, and The Great Almond Debate
We kick off the show by discussing the contract extensions that Bijan Robinson (03:02) and Zay Flowers (03:57) received. What does this mean for Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in? Does this big-money deal change how we view Flowers’ role in Baltimore’s offense? After a recap of the latest NFL news, the guys present the players that are the hardest to rank in fantasy this season (15:10).
Justin Jefferson (15:
Major Training Camp Injuries to Monitor and the Top Four Hottest NFL QBs With Mina Kimes
Training camp is underway, and the guys are digging through the biggest stories out of the first week of practices. Are the 49ers cursed (02:58)? How much impact is the substation (which looms over every 49ers practice) having on these injuries? After they break down Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending surgery, Heifetz expresses his concerns about the 2024 wide receiver class (16:14). Then, it looks li
Training Camp Hype to Buy or Sell, a Jackie-Heifetz Argument, Ringer Movie Club: 'Kingpin,' 'The Odyssey,' and Beach Ham
Some defensive tackle news to hit before the adventure begins: Jalen Carter got PAID (02:14), and Vita Vea wants out of Tampa Bay (09:53). Oh, and DK has takes on Madison Beer’s stance in her engagement announcement Instagram carousel with Justin Herbert (14:51).
Then, the lads venture out on their ship yearning for sweet, beautiful sirens they can’t resist in fantasy football this season (22:2
RB Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, the Hot QB Rankings, No. 5-8.
Craig is back!! He and the Dannys to hit their 2026 running back rankings, tiers, and sleepers, along with nos. 5-8 in the Hottest NFL QB Rankings.
(00:00) Intro
(05:01) Tier 1: Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson
(10:12) Tier 2: CMC, JT, and James Cook
(20:12) Tier 3: Ashton Jeanty, Saquon Barkley, and Derrick Henry
(01:24:03) Hottest NFL QB Rankings: No. 5-8
(01:49:41) Craig’s latest Millenn
Fantasy Sleepers for 2026 With Hayden Winks and Josh Norris, Part 2
That’s right, we’re doing sequels now. Josh and Hayden keep the sleepers conversation going with DK and Heifetz for Part 2 of the epic. Kyler Murray (01:33) is far and away in the best situation of his career. Then they discuss several players on the Commanders (13:19), Giants (24:31), and Chargers (39;11), before the convo steers towards naming random NFL players in July and evolves into dissecti
Fantasy Sleepers for 2026 With Hayden Winks and Josh Norris, Part 1
Craig is out bucket-mogging locals in Hawaii, so the show opens with Heifetz and DK arguing about what the episode is going to be about in front of Yahoo’s Hayden Winks and Josh Norris. Hayden is buying everyone’s Kyle Pitts (04:45) stock. Josh makes the case for Sean Payton’s newest playmaker (13:41). DK is getting all hopped up over Ricky Pearsall (19:50) again. Buy the dip on megastars like Saq
WR Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, the Hot QB Rankings, Nos. 9-12.
The Tier 1 (09:31) wide receivers are obvious if you can trust Steve-O, and the first-rounders in Tier 2 (14:29) should be high-floor producers. Where it gets wild is in Tier 3 (18:26), with the sexy, unreliable alphas. Buyer beware. Then Tier 4 (28:25) is a slop of 16 (maybe 18) guys. Craig thinks Luther Burden III is him. Heifetz wants nothing to do with Burden or Zay Flowers or Chris Olave. Tie
QB Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, Summer Movie Club: 'Transformers.'
Josh Allen (04:18) is in a tier by himself as the top fantasy football quarterback going into the 2026 NFL season, but where do the best of the rest fit in? Are Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson (16:30) the only two QBs after Allen that belong in Tier 2? Who is the best signal-caller in Tier 3 (33:47), and which quarterbacks outside the top 10 are worth a lifer (56:51)? Listen through Craig’s next Mill
TE Rankings, Sleepers, and Tiers. Plus, the Hot QB Rankings, No. 13-16.
Brock Bowers and Trey McBride (09:56) are best in class regardless of situations. But where do you stand on sophomores Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren (18:41)? Should Tucker Kraft (27:41) be in the second tier? Keep listening to find out where DK would take Kyle Pitts (33:27) in the privacy of his own home, all of the tight ends that play more than Dalton Kincaid (46:22), and the first four quar
10 Fantasy Football Lessons You Need to Know, World Cup Karma, Mr. Hockey, and Monster Energy Big 12 Football
DK has an old sailor tattoo rotting on his arm that reads “Volume Is King” (03:12) under a rusted anchor. So many quarterbacks can run now that Craig is starting to doubt a five-year tattoo (11:25). Watch 'Wild Hogs' to connect properly with DK’s years-old chest tattoo (18:24); Heifetz will always buy the dip (45:29). Dive in to get the full list of the crew’s Summer 2026 Memento Tattoos, new Pola
The Best Players on New Teams and Introducing the Hottest QB Rankings
The Patriots reunited Mike Vrabel with AJ Brown (03:41). The Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker (14:01) away from the Seahawks. Mike Evans (23:07) is the new obvious target leader with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco. Kirk Cousins (31:14), Tua Tagovailoa (39:20), Malik Willis (46:28), and Kyler Murray (01:00:45) are all quarterbacking new teams. The boys discuss the best NFL players on new
NFL News, LeBron-Warriors Rumors, World Cup PK Madness, Taylor Swift's MSG Wedding, and Wayne Gretzky … Overrated?
Heifetz opens the pod up with some aggressive Taylor Swift takes (01:26), because of course. After DH empties the bag, the guys give updates on Brandon Aiyuk (09:13) and Terrion Arnold (13:29). Then, the World Cup gets the lads talking footy (31:39) before Craig can’t talk himself into LeBron James joining forces with the Warriors for Expendables 5 (51:34).
Emails: The guys compare Wayne Gretzk
Brandon Aiyuk's IG Crashout, Russ Retires, Mahomes Makes $500M, Jameson's New House, and Heifetz's Fireball Gimp Suit
We kick the show off with a much-needed Brandon Aiyuk update (01:55), a tribute to Russell Wilson’s retirement, and details on new contracts for Patrick Mahomes and Christian Watson. Heifetz also had to bring up the Odell Beckham Jr. redemption tour with the Giants. (Spoiler: He’s terrified.) The lads also check in on a bunch of other stuff like pirates (01:05:48) and Jameson Williams’s new home (
NFL News Roundup: Myles Garrett Rams Trade, Brendan Sorsby Saga, Heifetz Knicks Honeymoon, and a No Doubt Defense
The guys are back from a three-week hiatus to catch up on the biggest NFL news, starting with the Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett. They break down what it means for the NFC, debate the Rams’ aggressive team-building philosophy, and react to a whirlwind month of offseason chaos.
(00:00) Intro
(02:05) Myles Garrett to Rams
(40:35) Brendan Sorsby Saga
(01:00:03) Emails
(01:23:42) Kni
The 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 2. Plus, Get Yourself a Cobbler, and Heifetz Experiences New Music.
The guys return for Part 2 of their Top 26 Players Under 26 rankings, counting down the top 13 young stars in the NFL. They debate Malik Nabers’s outlook, rank the next wave of fantasy cornerstones, and present a special request to The Seven.
(00:00) Intro
(00:56) PSA for The Seven
(05:28) Nos. 13-7 for the Top 26 Under 26
(32:33) Nos. 6-1
Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
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The 26 Best Players Under 26, Part 1. Plus, a Request to the Seven and Craig's Close Encounter With Spielberg.
The guys kick off Part 1 of their countdown of the top 26 NFL skill players under 26, debating dynasty value, young stars, and future franchise cornerstones. Plus, an all-time J.J. McCarthy quote sends the conversation completely off the rails.(00:00) Intro(02:24) J.J. McCarthy is off to a weird start(09:31) Honorable mentions for the top 26 under 26(15:54) Nos. 26-20(35:33) Nos. 19-14(56:18) Emai
EMERGENCY POD: AJ Brown Traded to the Patriots
AJ Brown has FINALLY been traded to the New England Patriots. The guys recorded an emergency reaction before the news even dropped to get all of their takes on how this affects the Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, the new-look Eagles offense and more.Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrauCheck out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-pr
Giants Week From Hell, Players Most Likely to Break Records in '26, and the 1897 Cleveland Spiders
It’s safe to say Heifetz’s Giants had a bad week. Jaxson Dart (AKA J6) is hanging out with Donald Trump, Joe Schoen’s cuck chair isn’t going anywhere, and there’s no good injury news for Malik Nabers. But the guys couldn’t spend the entire show laughing at the Giants. They also go over the most breakable NFL records and some listener emails on YouTube voice, more nut kicks, Charley Pride, and the
The NFL Schedule Draft, A.K.A. the "Don't Get Divorced" Draft. Plus, Heifetz's Wedding Recap.
The guys build the ultimate “Don’t Get Divorced” Draft, breaking down which 2026 NFL schedule slates, holiday games, and international matchups are must-watches—and which ones are worth skipping for real life. Plus: Aaron Rodgers–to-Pittsburgh fallout, football calendar chaos, and classic offseason brain.
(00:00) Intro
(02:26) Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers
(12:11) NFL Schedule Draft
(54:54) B
A Wild Summer Mailbag
The guys spiral through “cognitive push-ups,” James Bond trivia, Tony Soprano recall battles, and the greatest hockey player names of all time—including the legendary Jimbob Ghostkeeper. Plus: lavender vanilla matcha allegations.
(00:00) Intro
(01:04) Mailbag
(31:36) Bud Grant
(51:47) Wife advice
(01:10:43) Lifetime supplies
Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
Check out The Ri
The Listener Take Purge
The guys open up the annual Listener Take Purge and spiral through Patrick Mahomes ACL panic, Jayden Daniels regression fears, whether running backs deserve more money, and the terrifying possibility that Aaron Rodgers’ mysterious wife might not even be real. Plus: Jaxson Dart concern levels, Malik Nabers doomcasting, anti–tush push propaganda, and the most unhinged fantasy football confessions th
Our Early Top 20 Rankings for 2026, and Jordan Ritter Conn on Fantasy Football and American Men
The guys unveil their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating Bijan vs. Gibbs at no. 1, whether Christian McCaffrey is fantasy football Russian roulette, and whether Seahawks superstar JSN is already the WR2 overall. Plus: Puka Nacua chaos, Jonathan Taylor truthers, fantasy draft brain in May, and a special segment with Jordan Ritter Conn at the end.
(00:00) Intro
(02:17) Fantasy ranking
Best Rookie Fantasy Landing Spots + Our 2026 Dynasty Superflex Rankings
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is back with our favorite rookie landing spots and 2026 dynasty superflex rankings. Why did [redacted] trade new Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love for scraps? Should Ty Simpson go third overall after Love and Fernando Mendoza? What’s the right price for Jadarian Price? Craig and Heifetz have no idea what to do with their first-round dynasty picks. DK is getting
Draft Draft: Drafting All 32 Teams' Draft Classes, Aaron Rodgers Tendered (?!), and Is Tartar Sauce Just Fancy Mayo?
The guys open with classic nonsense before diving into their first-ever “Draft the Draft,” debating which teams actually crushed it. They also break down the bizarre Ty Simpson–Rams saga and what it means for the league.
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Steelers tag Aaron Rodgers with the right of first refusal
(06:23) Ty Simpson
(14:33) Draft Draft
(01:43:13) Emails
Discord link: https://discord.g
NFL Draft Full Recap: Winners and Losers, Best Picks and Icks, Steelers Embarrassment, and Heifetz's Worst Mispronunciation Yet
The guys hand out winners and losers from the 2026 NFL draft, from the Raiders’ hope-filled glow-up to the Browns accidentally building a real roster. They also debate Ty Simpson’s bizarre Rams future, clown the Steelers’ draft chaos, and deliver the exact kind of post-draft overreactions this week demands.
(00:00) Intro
(01:43) Winners
(17:47) Losers
(42:49) Best pick of the weekend
(48:49
NFL Draft Day 2: Nightmare WR Landing Spots, Steelers and Cardinals Take QBs, A Sean McVay Update, and RFK Jr.'s Awake Apnea
Day 2 of the draft delivered chaos, reaches, and fantasy heartbreak. The guys break down bizarre picks from the Niners, Dolphins, Jaguars, and Steelers, plus argue over rookie landing spots and somehow spiral into a pronunciation debate over Germie Bernard.
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) McVay pretending he was upset?
(05:09) Fantasy Bloodbath
(24:08) QB Watch
(45:19) Crushed it!
(56:41) Ridiculo
Round 1 Reactions: Rams Reach for Ty Simpson?! Cardinals Fall in Love, Giants Steal Arvell Reese, Worst Picks, WR Rankings, and Punching Friends in the Taint
The guys hand out awards after the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, including the most shocking picks, the worst selections, and the best wide receiver landing spots. They also delve into hiccup remedies and punching your friends in the taint.
(00:00) Intro
(01:12) Most Shocking Moments - Ty Simpson
(11:46) Notre Dame RBs
(17:34) Arvell Reese falls to the Giants
(25:26) Ravens get Vega I
Craig's 2026 Insider Mock Draft 1.0, Heifetz Already Misses Dexter Lawrence, and the First 10 Minutes of 'Dune: Part Three'
Craig’s annual Mock Draft Spectacular is back, and the insider-outsider-insider might have done it again. The guys break down Craig’s full first-round projection, argue over Giants draft dreams after the Dexter Lawrence trade, and debate where this chaotic 2026 class could really go. Draft week chaos, reckless confidence, and way too many sources.
(02:43) The Giants trade Dexter Lawrence
(19:1
The 2026 NFL Draft Take Purge
The Take Purge is back. The guys empty the notebook with their wildest 2026 NFL draft takes: Should prospects tank the combine on purpose, are the Giants headed for disaster, should the Raiders pass on a QB at no. 1, and which sleepers could become stars? Zero accountability, maximum chaos, and the kind of draft brain that hits only in April.
(00:00) Intro
(03:18) Take Purge
(01:13:38) Emails
Draft Mailbag! Love Vs. Tate, Carson Beck Hate, How Many DKs Can Block Myles Garrett, the Best Feeling in Sports, and Craig's Vegas Check-in
The guys hit a loaded mailbag episode—starting with a Bills stadium correction that sparks fan outrage—before diving into draft questions, quarterback debates, and one truly unhinged conversation about the most punchable QB faces of all time. It’s draft takes, chaos, and classic offseason brain all the way through.
(00:00) Intro
(01:57) Bills Stadium
(04:26) Rueben Bain Jr. Update
(12:01) Ma
Draft Needs for All 32 Teams, the NFL’s Plan for 18 Games, DOJ Case Explained, and Tom Harmon Is Missing Again
The guys run through team needs for all 32 teams ahead of the draft, mixing real roster-building debates with offseason chaos—from NFL streaming drama to why an 18-game season feels inevitable.
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) News
(10:52) Team Needs
(01:21:16) Emails
Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-
The Case For and Against Every QB in the Draft, and Did We Actually GO to the Moon?
The guys make the case for and against every quarterback in the draft, from prototypical big-arm projects to flawed prospects with major red flags, debating upside, landing spots, and why teams keep talking themselves into risky bets . They also spiral into one very important question: did we actually "go" to the moon?
(00:00) Intro
(01:15) Quarterback Prospects: Coin Flip Edition
(02:44) Fer
Top-10 WR Prospect Player Comps, Kirk Cousins is a Raider, and Ping Bodie Won a Spaghetti Eating Contest Against an Ostrich
The guys run through 2026 draft WR comps, throwing out NFL comparisons, debating ceilings vs. reality, and figuring out which traits actually translate when it matters.
(00:00) Intro
(01:35) Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins
(10:01) Player Comps for the Best WR in the NFL Draft
(01:11:20) Aaron Rodgers vs. Jalen Hurts Pt. II
(01:14:46) Emails
(01:18:24) Ping Bodie vs. an Ostrich
Discord link: h
Player Comps for the Best RBs in the Draft, the Jalen Hurts ESPN Story, the Annual NFL Coaches Photo, and ABS vs. Waymo
The guys break down the running backs in the 2026 NFL draft, from a thin top tier to the handful of sleepers who might actually matter. They debate whether this class is being undersold, highlight the few names worth caring about, and lean into the weird uncertainty that defines draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(02:01) Jalen Hurts
(15:45) Jermod McCoy
(17:45) 50 Shades of Player Comps: Running ba
Ranking Offseason Vibes for All 32 Teams, Fantasy Baseball Is Back, and Who Invented Raising the Roof?
The guys debate offseason vibes across the league, ranking teams, questioning roster-building logic, and arguing over which franchises actually improved—and which are just spinning their wheels. They also get into quarterback development takes, free agency philosophy, and the kind of March overthinking that defines draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(02:36) The NFL might have replacement referees aga
Coolest Players in the 2026 Draft, an Eagles–A.J. Brown Theory, Zachariah Branch Thirst Trap, and Seaman the Dog
The guys kick things off with some league chaos—an early kickoff twist, international travel weirdness, and a sneaky “bring your best friend to work” signing that might actually matter. Then it’s time for the Cool Guy Draft. The Dannys run through the most electric prospects, including a do-it-all superstar back and beyond.
(00:00) Intro
(01:16) NFL season kicks off
(04:59) The coolest player
Riskiest First-Round Draft Prospects, Ty Simpson Media Hype, Logan Paul Sacked Jalen Hurts in Flag Football, and Candle Scent or Celeb Baby Name
The guys break down the riskiest boom-or-bust players in the 2026 NFL draft, from high-upside receivers to major question marks at quarterback. They also dive into the Ty Simpson discourse, draft overthinking season, and why teams keep talking themselves into chaos every March.
(00:00) Intro
(01:04) Jaxson Smith-Njigba Contract Extension
(10:29) Is Ty Simpson Actually QB1?!?!
(14:34) QB Ty
Mock Draft Oscars, All 32 First-Round Picks, and Heifetz's Birthday Revelations
The Dannys run the Mock Draft Oscars, alternating all 32 first-round picks while arguing through Jeremiyah Love, Sonny Styles, and the toughest calls at the top of the board. It’s draft philosophy, chaos, and full March football-brain energy.
(00:00) Intro
(02:09) Mock Draft Oscars
(03:57) Picks 1-8
(25:06) Picks 9-16
(49:01) Picks 17-24
(01:07:02) Picks 25-32
(01:27:57) Emails
(01:31:06
Broncos Trade for Jaylen Waddle, NFL Free Agency Hangover, Craig's Oscars Recap, and a March Madness Preview With Tate Frazier
The guys react to the Broncos landing Jaylen Waddle, work through the NFL free agency hangover, and get Craig’s Oscars recap before closing with a special interview with Tate Frazier to preview March Madness.
(00:00) Intro
(03:39) BRONCOS TRADE FOR JAYLEN WADDLE
(04:47) Denver Broncos
(13:25) Miami Dolphins
(25:18) 49ERS SIGN CHRISTIAN KIRK
(29:28) Kansas City Chiefs
(34:19) Seattle Seaha
Maxx Crosby Trade Debacle, Geno's a Jet (Again), Viking Kyler, Bam Drops 83, Italy Beats Team USA at Baseball, and Pokémon or Coachella Band
The guys react to one of the strangest NFL offseason twists in recent memory, breaking down the Ravens backing out of a blockbuster trade, what it means for the Raiders, and why the fallout could reshape both teams’ plans. They also hit quarterback rumors, free-agency leverage plays, and the kind of NFL chaos that only happens once the tampering window opens.
(00:00) Intro
(02:37) Maxx Crosby
Free Agency, Day 1: Malik to Miami, Ravens and Bills Go All In, Chiefs Sign Ken Walker, Alec Pierce's Payday, Pittman to Pittsburgh, and Skip Bayless on Megan Thee Stallion's Broadway Debut
The guys break down the opening wave of NFL free agency, from the Dolphins’ quarterback reset to the Ravens going all in with a blockbuster pass-rush move, and the Raiders spending big to build around their future. They also hit the biggest overpays, surprise fits, and why several contenders are suddenly acting like their window is right now.
(00:00) Intro
(02:00) Free Agency
(01:08:42) Othe
A Big Rams-Chiefs Trade, Daniel Jones Tagged, Kyler Landing Spots, DK's Mock Draft 3.0, and Dick Grapes
The guys break down a blockbuster trade that sends an All-Pro corner to the Rams and what it means for both teams’ roster strategies. They also discuss the Colts’ unusual transition tag decision on Daniel Jones, debate the upcoming free agency market, and examine why a Super Bowl MVP running back could still leave his team.
(00:00) Intro
(01:18) News
(48:24) DK's Mock Draft 3.0
(01:19:32) Em
NFL Combine Winners and Losers, Lions Trade Montgomery, Tales From Indy, and Pie for Breakfast
The guys recap a ridiculous NFL combine, from record-breaking 40 times and absurd vertical jumps to the prospects who may have changed their draft stock the most. They break down remarkable athletes, tight end chaos, Ohio State's dominance, and why this year’s speed explosion has everyone rethinking what matters in draft season.
(00:00) Intro
(01:22) News
(16:05) NFL combine winners and loser
BONUS EP: Combine Deep Dive and Measuring Our Arms With Todd McShay and Steve Muench
The guys are joined by Todd McShay and Steve Muench to break down how teams really build their draft boards, what traits actually matter, and why arm measurements always take over combine week. They also dive into quarterback evaluations and the gap between mock drafts and what front offices are truly thinking.(00:00) Intro(01:57) Special segment with Todd McShay and Steve Muench(09:51) Arm measur
Combine Check-in: Rueben Bain's T. Rex Arms, Our Top 5 WRs, and NFLPA Report Card Leaks
The guys are live in Indianapolis breaking down combine chaos, from arm-length discourse to big-board debates to a wild QB trade market headlined by Anthony Richardson rumors. They also dig into draft strategies for the top five picks, why outliers make scouts nervous, and whether production should outweigh measurables this early in the draft process.
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) News
(16:36) Measur
Hottest NFL Combine Story Lines From Indy: Is Malik Willis Worth $30M? Plus, Tua vs. Kyler, A.J. Brown's Future, Coach/GM Interviews, and Nick's 30-Foot Cuddy
The guys react to the chaos coming out of combine press conferences, decoding front-office speak, quarterback rumors, and which teams might be headed for major shake-ups this offseason. They also discuss risky QB gambles, hopeless franchise rankings, and the league’s latest drama—plus a deep dive into security-guy lore and why combine week always gets weird.
(00:00) Intro
(03:09) Trades and cu
NFL Combine Preview: QB2 Race, Arm Length Matters, and There Is a Candy Hall of Fame
The guys kick off their NFL Draft Show era with a combine preview, breaking down a weird QB class, arm length discourse, and the chaos behind draft boards this year. It’s peak draft-season energy with jargon, hypotheticals, and all the weirdness that comes with the NFL scouting cycle.
(00:00) Intro
(02:27) Combine preview
(41:22) Defensive end-uendo
(52:04) Emails
Discord link: https://d
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
Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau
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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
Dis
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:/
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
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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 Sh
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 Vill
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
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 S
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 cla
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