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Nora and Steven are here to recap the Week 16 Christmas Eve games, starting with the Dolphins’ impressive victory over the Cowboys (00:58). They discuss Miami’s offensive and defensive gameplan, their injury concerns, and whether this loss is a concern for Dallas’ postseason hopes. They then run through their winners and losers of the week, including the Lions, Browns, Jaguars, and more (18:15). They end with a look at the playoff picture and who could be a surprise postseason threat (49:26). 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: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben is joined by the 'Dual Threat' crew, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz, to preview Week 16 in the NFL. The Ravens and Niners are set to face off on Christmas night in a mega matchup which features the two best teams from their respective conferences. Which team has the advantage heading into the matchup? The high-powered Dolphins offense will face the Cowboys, who struggled last week but have been solid throughout the season. Will the Cowboys win a big game on the road? Plus, Monday Morning Headlines and picks for the week! 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: Ben Solak, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by discussing the latest news of Aaron Rodgers getting a roster spot on the Jets, followed by picking their MVP ballot. Then, they close out the show by looking back at their preseason time capsules. 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: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a year to forget when it comes to their WR play. From Kadarius Toney's gut-wrenching drops to Travis Kelce's slight decline this year, Chiefs fans are wondering if their team can make another Super Bowl run. The Ringer's Ben Solak argues that another ring for Patrick Mahomes is still possible this season, given the encouraging play of rookie upstart Rashee Rice. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Seahawks' upset win over the Eagles on ‘MNF’. They then focus on the Buffalo Bills' recent turnaround, and the Falcons' apparent collapse (12:59). Next, Sheil sees big coordinator issues in Green Bay, while Ben hopes that the reputation of Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn’t go the way of the once-impeccable Bill Belichick (29:57). Finally, Ben uses today’s Extra Point to break down the machinations of the Coach of the Year award (51:35). 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven recap Week 15, starting with the Bills' impressive win over the Cowboys. They talk about why the Bills' running game was so successful, what happened to the Cowboys, Dak Prescott’s MVP candidacy, and more. Then, they run thorough their winners and losers of the week, including the Ravens, Bears, Niners, Falcons, and more (11:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Week 15 action kicked off with the Chargers suffering a 42-point blowout loss to the Raiders. Ben has a take about the Chargers he wishes he could completely erase. Could Lamar Jackson be the MVP again? Sheil thinks his case isn't being talked about enough. Plus, props, locks, and nonsense predictions of the week! 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open the show by figuring out how to solve the Los Angeles Chargers' issues. Then, they go through all the Super Bowl contenders and debate who can bring home the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season. 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: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Brock Purdy's statistically incredible 2023 season helps to make a MVP case for the 49ers quarterback, The Ringer’s Ben Solak argues that we may need to pump the brakes. While Purdy's play has been undeniably solid, he benefits from a supporting cast and scheme that almost no other QB has available to them. Will Purdy secure the MVP, or will it go to someone else? Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben get together to share their takes on both the Giants and the Titans' big upset wins on the ‘Monday Night Football’ doubleheader. Sheil then analyzes Patrick Mahomes's reaction to the infamous Kadarius Toney penalty against the Bills, while Ben makes an MVP case for Lamar Jackson (31:25). Finally, they debate the Broncos' playoff viability, and Justin Fields's future prospects before speculating on the playoff scenarios in both conferences for the episode’s Extra Point (54:46). 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven begin recapping Week 14 with their thoughts on the battle atop the NFC East between the Eagles and Cowboys. They discuss what this comfortable Cowboys win means for both teams moving forward, Dak Prescott’s MVP campaign, concerns for the Eagles, and more. Then, they go through their winners and losers for the week, including the Niners, Jaguars, Chargers and more (17:08), before wrapping up with the take purge (1:17:45). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Week 14 action kicked off with the Patriots getting their third win of the season against the Steelers, and currently in place for the second overall draft pick in 2024. Sheil and Ben discuss what the win means for the Pats and how the loss for the Steelers hurts their playoff hopes. Also, the Eagles and Cowboys have a huge matchup that will affect the NFC standings. Plus, picks, locks and nonsense predictions of the week! 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the controversy caused by the College Football Playoff this past weekend, Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz uses the committee guidelines to pick who they would like to see represent the AFC for the upcoming NFL postseason. 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: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Ben Solak runs through the tape of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who's having quite a bounce-back season after last year, when his interception rate was a career high. Dak and the Cowboys offense look dangerous this season, as Dak has elevated his play to sit comfortably alongside the league's other elite quarterbacks. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Bengals' grueling overtime win over the Jaguars on ‘MNF’ and discuss the implications of Trevor Lawrence’s apparent ankle injury. Next, they see the 2023-24 season as Kyle Shanahan’s to win, and debate the playoff success of the team that employs Bill Belichick next year (15:30). Sheil then takes a hard look at both the coaches on the hot seat and the teams around the league with future coaching vacancies, while Ben gives big flowers to the Rams’ Les Snead (37:06). They end the pod by breaking down the Jets' consistent woes, shining a light on some unlikely end-of-season outcomes, and examining the MVP race (56:08). 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Oca

Nora and Steven recap Week 13, starting with a battle atop the NFC between the Niners and Eagles. They talk about the Niners comfortably beating the Eagles on the road, and what that means for both teams moving forward. Then, they run through their winners and losers of the week, including the Colts, Broncos, Jets, and more (20:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Isaiah Blakely Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Week 13 action kicked off with an entertaining 'Thursday Night Football' comeback victory for the Dallas Cowboys over the Seattle Seahawks. Sheil and Ben discuss what the game meant for both teams and whether the Cowboys are for real. Plus, an NFC championship game rematch preview between the 49ers and Eagles, picks of the week, and nonsense predictions! 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Producer: Cliff Augustin Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz open by reacting to the news that Aaron Rodgers has returned to practice after his Achilles injury in September. Then, they break down which coaches are on the hot seat and what the best options are out of the potential openings. They finish the episode by previewing the 'TNF' matchup between the Seahawks and Cowboys. 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: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Ben Solak looks at the recent play of Packers quarterback Jordan Love, to try and discern whether he's the future of the franchise in Green Bay. Love's athletic talent and trick-shot throws have gotten a lot of attention this season, but Solak argues that his underlying mechanics are just as noteworthy. Love only has one year left on his contract after this season, but if his stellar play keeps up, he could be in Green Bay for a long time to come. Watch 'The Play Sheet' on YouTube or Spotify every Wednesday at 8 a.m. PT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben return to share their reactions to the Bears' gutsy win over the Vikings on ‘MNF’ and discuss the looming questions surrounding Justin Fields' future in Chicago moving forward. They then dive into the dismal state of the Carolina Panthers after the Frank Reich firing and shine a ray of playoff hope for the Packers and Rams after their slow starts (12:17). Finally, the boys examine some of the other under-the-radar contenders around the NFL before Sheil says goodbye to OC Matt Canada and the impressively low yardage streak that led to his release from the Steelers (38:41). 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: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Musical Elements: Devon Renaldo Social: Kiera Givens and Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices