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The Ringer

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.)

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

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 Colts

(17:16) Falcons at Steelers

(22:21) Bengals at Buccaneers

(25:39) Bills at Texans

(30:56) Bears at Panthers

(36:55) Saints at Lions

(41:51) Jets at Titans

(46:04) Browns at Jaguars

(48:47) Packers at Vikings

(52:22) Commanders at Eagles

(55:45) Cardinals at Chargers

(58:43) Cowboys at Giants

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 cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠
https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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. 

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Brock Bowers OUT(!), Plus One Stat for Every Game in Week 1

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 travel mess going into Rams-49ers. They also give their two cents on the Michigan Mulligan and a few new Fantasy Court emails. It’s a packed show. You’re going to love it. Not as much as the guys love Mike McDaniel and the Chargers offense this year, but definitely more than how much Heifetz likes the Vikings skill group.

(04:50) Mike McDaniel’s Chargers

(08:23) Ben Johnson’s Bears

(11:56) Jalen Hurts–A.J. Brown revenge tour

(15:50) Can Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels bounce back?

(20:04) CJ Stroud Redemption

(25:52) One last ride with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid

(30:01) Kyler Murray with Kevin O’Connell

(37:26) Reluctant Super Bowl picks

(44:24) Rams-49ers Australia vibe check

(47:13) The Michigan Mulligan

(52:55) Fantasy Court

(59:27) !!Listener Take Purge!!

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 cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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.
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Power Ranking the Best Week 1 Story Lines, the Michigan Mulligan, and the Listener 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-preseason⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bTUuhbnRA

5. Email us your take purges at ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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The 2026 Fantasy Football Take Purge

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 cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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The Best Players Nobody is Talking About Before Your Draft

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 Update

(01:13:21) A Brand New Special September Song Month

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 cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY⁠

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Worst 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. 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 cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY⁠

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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Our Favorite 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every Round

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: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

 Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd%E2%81%A0

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.
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The Players Most Likely to Burn Us This Year

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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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft

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

(44:20) WR Garrett Wilson, Jets

(52:44) TE Mark Andrews, Ravens

(59:55) RIP Pro Bowl, Front Row Jim, and more

Reminders:

1. The Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft is live on Netflix at 11am PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

5. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

6. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Boring Players That Will Win Your League

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 Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars

(35:27) RB David Montgomery, Texans

(39:31) RB Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals

(41:30) WR Xavier Worthy, Chiefs

(43:08) RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars

(46:41) TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons

(48:25) Cleveland

(50:14) Speed round (Malik Nabers, Alec Pierce, and more)

(01:04:25) RIP Dolly Parton

(01:05:53) NFL players are going back to college

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS WEEK: 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. The Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft will be live on Netflix at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The 2026 Do Not Draft List

Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open with a brief check-in on the Jonathan Taylor-Colts debacle (2:45). Next, they discuss their least favorite fantasy players to rank this year and explain why they’re avoiding these guys at all costs (6:57). Finally, they close with emails (45:49).

Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!

Dak Prescott, Cowboys QB (7:28)

AJ Dillon, Packers RB (12:09)

Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (15:18)

Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR (18:34)

Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR (20:28)

D.J. Moore and Darnell Mooney, Bears WRs (23:08)

James Conner, Cardinals RB (33:53)

Injured players: Breece Hall, Javonte Williams, Rashod Bateman, Kadarius Toney, and Tua 
Tagovailoa (40:49)

Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE (41:58)

Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com

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: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck
Social: Kiera Givens
Producer: Kai Grady
Audio intern: Jack Sanders
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