The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

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Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)

  1. 1d ago

    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 (15:24)CeeDee Lamb (21:13)ChatGPT Jerry Jones Sun Chart (27:42)Ladd McConkey (33:24)DeVonta Smith (40:47)Alec Pierce (47:04)Quinshon Judkins (54:56)Parker Washington (01:01:39) Finally, we read some emails—including one from a former pen salesman who weighs in on the Heifetz-Jackie debate (01:06:08). Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated August 3): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 2d ago

    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 like Aaron Donald is trending toward returning to the Rams to play alongside Myles Garrett this season (30:59). Is Los Angeles ruining sports? Michael Penix Jr. could be out for another month (39:22). What would a Tua-led Falcons team look like for fantasy? Then, at long last, the guys are joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to reveal the top four in the Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:01:30). After they reveal the winner of the rankings and thank Lorne, Heifetz reveals a new theme month after the triumph of Millennial Bangers. Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated August 3): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jul 30

    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 (22:22) and the ones they’re avoiding with wax in their ears all training camp (38:00). They also each pick their “Go Home to Your Wife” guy in honor of Odysseus (01:05:20). When they eventually get off the boat, the boys first run through an emailer's breakfast ham (01:17:59). Then, they get in the middle of a Heifetz-Jackie argument about pens (01:21:29) before the second-ever meeting for Ringer Movie Club, where Craig and Heifetz can bully DK over 'Kingpin' (01:27:44). Finally, they close the ‘sode with takes on ‘The Odyssey’ (01:48:16). Heifetz has strong, contrarian opinions, as one would expect. (00:00) Intro (02:14) Jalen Carter, Vita Vea, and Madison Beer updates (22:22) Sirens we can’t resist (38:00) Sirens we’re avoiding with wax in our ears (01:05:20) The best “Go Home to Your Wife” Guys (01:17:59) Emails!!! (01:21:29) Jackie and Heifetz argued about pens (01:27:44) Ringer Movie Club: 'Kingpin' (01:48:16) Takes on 'The Odyssey' (01:57:13) Craig’s final Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, we’re looking for more Name Brand rebrand projects and punishment ideas for Year 2 of The Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. 'Transformers' and 'Kingpin' were phenomenal meetings, but now DK wants to end it all? Include “Bill Murray” in your comment below to use your voice to #KeepMovieClubAlive. 4. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5.. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jul 28

    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 Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues for one more episode, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Movie club is coming back eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' before the gang does to make sure you’re ready to rock and roll. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Jul 24

    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 dissecting T-Pain’s catalog. (00:00) Intro (01:33) Everyone at once: Kyler Murray (13:19) Norris and DK: Scary Terry (and Chig?) (20:51) Commanders, Giants, and Chargers (Oh my!) (52:05) Big, fast Packer (56:27) Scootin’ Tuten Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for Year 2 of The Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Movie club is coming back— eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' to make sure you’re ready to rock whenever we figure that out, with Craig’s Hawaiian adventures ongoing. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5.. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Jul 23

    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 Saquon Barkley (27:44) and A.J. Brown (33:11). Then, DK and Heifetz run through some emails about Usain Bolt, hot sauce, and more hockey history (47:45). (00:00) Intro (04:45) Winks: An RFFS legend (derogatory) (13:41) Norris: Craig’s nemesis (19:50) DK: Hopefully healthy Ricky Pearsall (27:44) Norris: Sleeper Saquon?! (33:11) Heifetz: Swole Batman (39:43) Emails!!! Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: mailto:ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Movie club is coming back eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' to make sure you’re ready to rock whenever we figure that out, with Craig’s Hawaiian adventures ongoing. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Guests: Hayden Winks and Josh Norris Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jul 20

    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. Tiers 5 and 6 (59:48) become guys just naming guys (complimentary). Ricky Pearsall. Jayden Reed. Parker Washington. Matthew Golden. Xavier Worthy. Denzel Boston. Khalil Shakir. AD Mitchell. Travis Hunter. Then, finally, we get to nos. 9-12 in The Seven’s Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:01:22). Another boyish cutie. A shocking salt-and-pepper DILF at no. 11. First-team All-Aura breaks the top 10, plus the fourth and final former no. 1 pick in the pack. Mmm, mmm, mmmm. The thank-yous run into another Millennial Banger from Craig. Culture peaked in 2010. (00:00) Intro (09:31) Tier 1: True WR1 potential (14:29) Tier 2: First-round-caliber guys (18:26) Tier 3: Sexy and unreliable alphas (28:25) Tier 4: 16-18 guys we don’t know what to do with (59:48) Tiers 5 and 6: Requires faith (01:01:22) Hottest NFL QB Rankings: Nos. 9-12 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for the best examples of famous people with perfect names. Email us: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Jul 15

    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 Millennial Banger to get the full quarterback rankings, tiers, and sleepers, more hockey history (01:20:14), and DK’s aggressive stance on 'Transformers' as part of our first-ever Summer Movie Club (01:25:52). (00:00) Intro (04:18) Tier 1: Josh Allen by himself (16:30) Tier 2: Drake and Lamar (33:47) Tier 3: Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Dragonriders, etc. (01:10:26) Tier 4: Malik Willis and other misfits (01:25:52) Summer Movie Club: 'Transformers' 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27 2026. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 15 at NOON PACIFIC TIME (much to Heifetz’s chagrin). You can get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues. Email him your recommendations: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Nominated for Best Sports Podcast of 2026. Three friends—Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck—talk all things football, from NFL Draft, free agency, trades, fantasy, and everything else NFL. (This feed is named “The Ringer Fantasy Football Show” from May to January, and named “The Ringer NFL Draft Show” from February through April.)

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