The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

The guys react to the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh and what it means for the team moving forward, as well as the news that the Patriots will be starting quarterback Drake Maye (1:13). Next, POWER HOUR! The guys discuss which underwhelming fantasy stars you should consider benching, including Bankrupt Breece, Washed Andrews, Kyle Pitts, and more (25:15). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (54:36)! Fleece Hall (26:05) It might be time to panic if you have Anthony Richardson (28:34) Patrick Mahomes is just much better as a real-life football player than as a fantasy player (32:58) What’s going on with Deebo Samuel? (38:14) All of the Dolphins (sorry producer Carlos) (40:35) It’s impossible for Amari Cooper to reach his full potential with Deshaun Watson throwing him the ball (42:56) Mark Andrews and Kyle Pitts are virtually unplayable right now (45:33) Bucky Irving is just straight up better than Rachaad White (48:06) Calvin Ridley is out there running wind sprints (50:15) These Steelers skill guys are just kind of gross right now (52:54) Vote for John Richter’s podcast (Transmissions From Colony One) at the Signal Listener’s Choice Awards! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start by recapping the wild ending to the Cowboys-Steelers ‘Sunday Night Football’ game, then talk about how yesterday was the longest football day ever (1:40). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 6 (10:00). Plus, emails (48:13)! RB: Tank Bigsby (Jaguars), Tyrone Tracy (Giants), and Trey Sermon (Colts) (10:00) WR: Josh Downs (Colts), Jalen Tolbert (Cowboys), and Michael Wilson (Cardinals) (22:48) TE: Tyler Conklin (Jets), Noah Fant (Seahawks), and Cade Otton (Buccaneers) (32:28) QB: Caleb Williams (Bears), Kirk Cousins (Falcons), and Daniel Jones (Giants) (40:09) D/ST: Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Chargers (42:04) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the Week 5 action by going through some categories, such as Who Won Week 5?, Play of the Day, and Fart or Shart (1:26). Then, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (00:00). Winners and Losers (1:26) The Oppenheimer Award (24:18) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (25:47) Fart or Shart (36:55) They’re Real and They’re Spectacular (42:00) Play of the Day (48:43) Worst Play of the Day (53:00) The Arthur Smith Award (55:35) Worst Ref Moment (57:51) Lucille Bluth Award (58:35) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview the Week 5 fantasy football slate with categories including this week’s Game of the Year, the Danny Vs. Danny Bowl, Earnest Excitement Games, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (1:29). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

POWER HOUR! The guys discuss the most interesting players who the Chiefs should trade for in the wake of Rashee Rice’s injury, including a disgruntled Davante Adams, a misused Amari Cooper, an old friend, and much more (3:43). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (45:35)! Davante Adams just requested a trade so…(11:16) The Chiefs know this guy pretty well (13:47) The world is a better place when Amari Cooper has a good QB (16:03) DeAndre Hopkins is a risk, but it might be worth it (18:22) Christian Kirk is only 27 years old (22:02) Heifetz hates him, but maybe Mahomes would love him (25:19) Is Treylon Burks an off-brand Rashee Rice? (28:23) Stop trying to make Elijah Moore happen (33:59) Remember Dameon Pierce’s rookie year? What a time (36:19) A pair of Giants (38:36) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 5 (3:41). Plus, emails (54:22)! RB: Kareem Hunt (Chiefs), Trey Sermon (Colts), and Tyler Allgeier (Falcons) (3:41) WR: Dontayvion Wicks (Packers), Wan’Dale Robinson (Giants), and Josh Downs (Colts) (17:47) TE: Taysom Hill (Saints), Tucker Kraft (Packers), and Tyler Conklin (Jets) (40:17) QB: Justin Fields (Steelers) and Joe Flacco (Colts)* (46:27) D/ST: Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks (47:18) Click here to donate to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the Week 4 action by going through some categories, such as “Who won Week 4?,” “Play of the Day,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:25). Then, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:07:35). Winners and Losers (8:47) The Oppenheimer Award (26:05) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (29:37) Fart or Shart (40:53) They’re Real and They’re Spectacular (45:47) Play of the Day (50:01) Worst Play of the Day (53:22) The Arthur Smith Award (55:53) Worst Ref Moment (57:51) Lucille Bluth Award (1:04:11) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview the Week 4 fantasy football slate with categories including this week’s Game of the Year, a slew of revenge games, Bad Slop, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (2:09). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap the ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader, talk about whether Jayden Daniels is better than Patrick Mahomes, and do their best to unpack why the Jaguars are so bad (1:07). Next, POWER HOUR! They go back to the well and discuss a new list of fantasy players to trade for (or away?) before Week 4, including the preseason WR1, Mark Andrews (again), Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, the Green Bay Packers, and much more (9:35). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (46:34)! Tua will be back this season (we hope), so buy low on Tyreek Hill (12:38) Live by Anthony Richardson, die by Anthony Richardson (14:56) There’s nowhere else to go but up for Michael Pittman Jr. (17:59) Mark Andrews: The second time’s the charm (20:10) Taylor Swift’s boyfriend (22:43) Is Sam LaPorta a buy-low or a sell-low? (25:29) All of the Green Bay Packers (29:23) Mike Evans is … inevitable (31:43) Did Brandon Aiyuk just get market corrected by Jauan Jennings? (33:43) The Bengals are bad, but Tee Higgins isn’t (35:54) George Pickens and Najee Harris, a.k.a. Craig’s homer pick (38:14) Lightning round: Tank Dell and Courtland Sutton (40:40) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 4 (1:59). Plus, emails (50:03)! RB: Bucky Irving (Buccaneers), Rico Dowdle (Cowboys), and Braelon Allen (Jets) (1:59) WR: Jauan Jennings (49ers), Romeo Doubs (Packers), and Quentin Johnston (Chargers) (13:50) TE: Tyler Conklin (Jets), Cole Kmet (Bears), and Tucker Kraft (Packers) (28:11) QB: Justin Fields (Steelers), Andy Dalton (Panthers), and Sam Darnold (Vikings) (38:33) D/ST: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, and Denver Broncos (40:26) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the Week 3 action by going through some categories, such as “Who won Week 3?,” “Play of the Day,” and “Fart or Shart” (1:11). Then, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:19:33). Who won Week 3? (9:56) Who lost Week 3? (23:40) The Oppenheimer Award (28:50) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (35:16) Play of the Day (50:33) Worst Play of the Day (54:22) They’re Real and They’re Spectacular (56:14) The Arthur Smith Award (1:01:28) Fart or Shart (1:03:19) Worst Ref Moment (1:08:39) Fraud Watch (1:09:58) Lucille Bluth Award (1:11:03) Intrusive Thoughts (1:12:20) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview the Week 3 fantasy football slate with categories including this week’s Game of the Year, Good Slop Vs. Bad Slop (and Sad Slop), a ‘Monday Night Football’ twofer, the Costanza Bet of the Week, and much more (1:08). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are joined by The Ringer’s Chris Ryan to check in on the Eagles two weeks into the season as well as rant about the state of NFL quarterbacks across the league right now (1:59). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the most appealing fantasy players to trade for before Week 3, including C.J. Stroud’s BFF, someone who is better than Tom Brady, DA BEARS, Courtland Sutton (begrudgingly), and much more (30:17). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (60:44)! Amari Cooper passes the blurb test (34:04) C.J. Stroud’s BFF (37:02) Don’t let the baggy sleeves distract you, Garrett Wilson is still him (39:21) The entire Bears WR room (41:41) Chris Olave has the third best A.S.S (we promise, it’s a real stat) (43:51) Spoiler alert: Mark Andrews is still good (46:17) Tom Brady is the GOAT, but [redacted] is better (50:00) It’s not too late to buy into a piece of the Bills offense (52:57) Jared Goff has too many offensive weapons in his arsenal not to bounce back (54:58) Lightning round: Zack Moss, Diontae Johnson, Courtland Sutton, and Joshua Palmer (57:57) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Chris Ryan Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start by reacting to the Carolina Panthers benching Bryce Young for Andy Dalton (1:37). Next, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 3 (12:33). Plus, emails (57:00)! RB: Bucky Irving (Buccaneers), Ty Chandler (Vikings), and Samaje Perine (Chiefs) (12:33) WR: Demarcus Robinson (Rams), Quentin Johnston (Chargers), and Alec Pierce (Colts) (27:38) TE: Hunter Henry (Patriots), Brenton Strange (Jaguars), and Zach Ertz (Commanders) (42:07) QB: Justin Fields (Steelers), Derek Carr (Saints), and Geno Smith (Seahawks) (49:40) D/ST: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Buffalo Bills (51:09) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the Week 2 action by going through some categories, such as “Who Won the Week?,” “Play of the Day” and “Fart or Shart” (7:23). Then, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:12:54). Who won Week 2? (8:52) Who lost Week 2? (21:20) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (34:10) Play of the Day (42:48) Worst Play of the Day (47:57) They're Real and They're Spectacular (51:30) Arthur Smith Award (57:27) Fart or Shart (1:05:05) Lucille Bluth Award (1:08:51) Intrusive Thoughts (1:10:38) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview the Week 2 fantasy football slate with categories including this week’s Game of the Year, water (bottle)–gate, WTF is a TrEverBank Stadium, Seahawks team therapy with DK, and much more (2:52). Emails (55:03)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to Christian McCaffrey getting ruled out right before 'Monday Night Football,' the banged-up Dolphins backfield, and the fantasy impact of their injuries (2:12). Next, POWER HOUR! They discuss the biggest under-reactions after the first week of NFL action, including Justin Fields as the Steelers' QB1, the rookies who got off to a slow start, the age of the kicker, and much more (11:33). Plus, Fantasy Court and emails (40:52)! Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Joe Burrow and the Bengals will be fine (13:12) The old guys are … old (15:48) Are the Jets [whispers] good? (18:17) The Falcons are all buy lows (20:36) Field goals are participation trophies now. Change my mind. (26:18) The new illegal formation rule stinks (30:11) Who needs to pass when you can run like Jayden Daniels, amirite? (33:49) The rookies will bounce back in Week 2 (36:00) Isaiah Likely might have peaked early (38:35) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start by reacting to the Christian McCaffrey injury news (0:43). Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 2 (6:42). “You guys want to do some emails?” (57:11) Running Backs (9:04) Wide Receivers (26:53) Tight Ends (41:56) Quarterbacks (52:58) Defenses (55:44) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the action by going through some categories, such as “Fraud Watch,” “Play of the Day” and “Fart or Shart” (0:44). Then, they add a name to the Fantasy Burn Book (1:19:43). Who won Week 1? (6:18) Who lost Week 1? (13:24) The Oppenheimer Award (29:23) It’s So Over/We’re So Back (35:03) Play of the Day (43:38) They're Real and They're Spectacular (48:10) Fart or Shart (52:52) Arthur Smith Award (56:11) Fraud Watch (1:00:58) Lucille Bluth Award (1:00:58) Intrusive Thoughts (1:10:34) Post-Nut Clarity (1:17:40) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL football is SO back! The guys preview the Week 1 fantasy football slate with categories including the Game(s) of the Year of the Week, Sunday Scaries, the Debutante Ball Stars, and much more (22:16). Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices