The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
The Ringer
The Ringer
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck help you through the 2025 fantasy football season with who to draft, who to avoid, and how to win a championship—or at least how to not get last place. We hit everything you need to win: Which old guys aren’t washed yet? Which coaches will ruin your life? Which players would be drafted higher if they had cooler names? Why do I keep doing this to myself every year? We post episodes every week throughout the spring and summer and even MORE during the NFL season with four shows a week: Sunday recaps, Monday waiver wire targets, Wednesday power rankings, and Friday weekly previews.
1d ago
The guys unpack the Rams surviving Caleb Williams’ miracle magic, the Seahawks turning the 49ers into dust, and the Broncos stealing a wild one from the Bills in overtime. They argue about the Brandon Cooks interception, Bo Nix breaking his ankle, Josh Allen’s brutal turnovers, and why the Rams are apparently seasoning their feet with cayenne pepper. (00:00) Intro (00:47) Rams-Bears (20:25) Seahawks-49ers (28:11) Broncos-Bills (47:52) Fart or Shart (01:01:03) Intrusive Thoughts (01:25:42) DK has never seen 'Transformers' Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4d ago
John Harbaugh is a Giant, and the guys try to process what just happened to the NFL. They preview Seahawks-49ers, Bears-Rams, and Bills-Broncos, debate Caleb Williams vs. Matthew Stafford, Josh Allen vs. Bo Nix, and whether the Rams are secretly inevitable, plus thoughts on Mike McDaniel’s firing and Mike Tomlin’s next stop. (00:00) Intro - New York Giants Hire John Harbaugh (16:46) Divisional Round (57:35) Eggs Manske (01:00:24) College Football (01:05:37) Ringer 107 Picks (01:11:37) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6d ago
The guys reflect on Mike Tomlin’s 19-year run in Pittsburgh, what made him special, and why the Steelers finally decided it was time for change. They also debate the risks of moving on from stability, where Tomlin could end up next, and what this moment says about how the NFL treats long-tenured coaches. (00:00) Intro - Tomlin Steps Down (28:07) Where Does Tomlin Go Next? (52:07) Coaching Carousel (58:23) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12
The guys relive an all-time Wild Card weekend, including the Bears breaking Packers fans’ brains, the 49ers refusing to die against the Eagles, and Josh Allen turning into a mistake-free superhero. They then get into Fart or Shart, the Packers’ existential crisis, and why this postseason already feels completely unhinged. (00:00 Intro (03:44) Winners and Losers (41:50) Fart or Shart? (01:17:54) Intrusive Thoughts (01:32:59) Crazy Stats (01:44:26) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9
The guys preview wild-card weekend, including Rams-Panthers, Bears-Packers, and Bills-Jaguars, and discuss what it all means for the playoff picture. They also debate the Rams’ dominance, the Bears’ magic, and Jacksonville’s legitimacy—and Craig finally watched 'The Lord of the Rings' for the first time. (00:00) Intro (02:34) Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel (21:37) Rams @ Panthers (30:15) Packers @ Bears (37:09) Bills @ Jaguars (44:18) Chargers @ Patriots (49:44) 49ers @ Eagles (56:27) Texans @ Steelers (01:07:10) Ringer 107 picks (01:15:42) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie “Arcade”: NSYBBH8ONNLKC7H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7
The guys react to the shocking firing of John Harbaugh in Baltimore and discuss what it means for the Ravens, Lamar Jackson, and the rest of the AFC moving forward. They then break down the rest of Black Monday—including the firings of Pete Carroll, Kevin Stefanski, Jonathan Gannon, and Raheem Morris—before ranking the best open jobs, roasting the Giants’ dysfunction, and diving into DK’s first mock draft of the year with Fernando Mendoza, Cam Ward, and the other top quarterbacks in the class. (00:00) Intro (03:17) NFL coach firings (32:23) DK's mock draft (55:47) John Harbaugh fired! (01:20:52) Mock draft resumed (01:33:20) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 5
The guys unpack the Steelers’ insane win over the Ravens to clinch a playoff spot, including helmet malfunctions, missed kicks, and Aaron Rodgers turning back the clock. They then preview the playoff field, celebrate the Seahawks’ rise to the top of the NFC, and talk through Texans-Steelers, Niners-Eagles, and all the weirdness heading into the postseason. (00:00) Intro (02:48) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Ravens-Steelers (26:34) Seahawks-49ers (41:38) Bucs-Panthers (46:44) Falcons-Saints (50:17) Bears-Packers (53:52) Jaguars-Bills (01:06:24) Oppenheimer Award (01:20:03) Stat of the Year (01:31:47) Intrusive Thoughts (01:40:35) Fart or Shart? (01:45:09) Ick of the Week (01:50:12) Worst Play Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie “Arcade”: NSYBBH8ONNLKC7H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2025
The guys hand out the 2025 Fantasy Football Awards, including Fantasy MVP, LVP, what aged the best, what aged the worst, and more as they recap the entire NFL and fantasy season. They debate McCaffrey vs. Puka, shout out Trey McBride, torch Lamar and Justin Jefferson, and revisit the takes, narratives, and chaos that defined 2025. (00:00) Intro (04:38) Fantasy MVP (23:36) Fantasy LVP (32:30) What Aged the Best? (41:38) What’s Aged the Worst (49:43) Dion Waiters Award - Best Waiver Wire Guy of the Year (53:47) Biggest Leap Award (59:13) It’s so Over of the Year (01:04:18) We’re so back of the Year (01:10:53) Smarter Moves (01:16:00) The Ruffalo-Hanna-Rubinek-Patridge Overacting Award (01:24:15) Quote of the Year (01:31:49) Best Announcer Moment of the Year (01:38:50) Cloyce Box Name of the Year (01:42:14) Ringer 107 (01:45:32) Deadest Dove Do Not Eat Award for the Most Glaringly Obvious Thing You Still Fell For (01:46:26) Most Rewatchable Play (01:48:07) Worst Coach Moment of the Year (01:49:19) Probably Unanswerable Questions (01:50:26) Kyle Pitts Death Valley Award (01:55:29) Stat of the Year (01:56:27) Email of the Year (01:57:42) Life Lesson of the Year (01:58:54) Who Won the Year (02:02:20) Who Lost the Year (02:03:31) Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award/Craziest thing anyone said on the show this year Discord link: / discord Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie “Arcade”: NSYBBH8ONNLKC7H4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
