The Ringer Nfl Show

Nora and Mal start by mentioning the most recent coaching and general manager hires around the league (1:01). Then they identify a couple of key matchups to watch in the AFC (7:35) and NFC championship games (26:46). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Mallory Rubin Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely  Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin opens by speaking with The Athletic’s Sheil Kapadia about the conference championship weekend matchups, Shanahan vs. McVay, and Sean Payton’s future. He is joined by The Athletic's Chiefs writer Nate Taylor and ESPN's Bengals writer Ben Baby to discuss the Week 17 matchups, “nuggets” for the AFC championship, and their predictions for the game.  Host: Kevin Clark  Guests: Sheil Kapadia, Nate Taylor and Ben Baby  Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan start the pod by sharing their reactions to the announcement of Sean Payton's retirement as head coach of the Saints. They then break down the divisional round playoff results (19:11), look ahead to the conference championship round (25:35), and speculate on Aaron Rodgers's future in Green Bay (34:45) Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, and Ryan Shazier Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Benjamin Solak to discuss the wild games between the Chiefs and Bills (1:58) and the Rams and Bucs (28:40). Hosts: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti  Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Steven begin the pod by giving some love to the 49ers' defense, who held the Packers to only 10 points and earned their team a trip to the NFC championship game. They grade Jimmy Garoppolo's performance (7:12) and discuss how the results of the matchup will affect both teams' franchises moving forward (15:30). They then pivot to the Bengals win over the Titans (18:00) and talk about Joe Burrow fending off a brutal nine-sack onslaught to lead Cincinnati to the next round of the playoffs while also detailing how the outcome could be devastating for Tennessee's 2022 season. (29:02) Finally, they wrap everything up by dissecting Aaron Rodgers postgame comments and what they may be signaling about his future in Green Bay. (37:53) Hosts: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven discuss, dissect, and share their picks for all of the divisional-round NFL playoff matchups. Chiefs-Bills (2:00) Packers-49ers (17:46) Rams-Buccaneers (30:08) Bengals-Titans (39:23) Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven Ruiz Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, Nora, and Mallory go through each matchup of the divisional round and debate who has the most at stake in each game. Host: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti, Mallory Rubin Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan break down and share their analysis of all the first-round NFL playoff games and look ahead to the divisional round (40:00). Cowboys-49ers (00:57) Bills-Patriots (8:19) Bucs-Eagles (15:18) Raiders-Bengals (22:14) Steelers-Chiefs (28:12) Rams-Cardinals (31:21) Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, Ryan Shazier Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Benjamin Solak on Spotify Greenroom to discuss the Sunday slate of wild-card games and look ahead to some divisional-round matchups. They start with the Niners hanging on to win in a wild game over the Cowboys (3:15). Then they discuss Kansas City blowing out Pittsburgh and the Buccaneers beating the Eagles easily (27:50). They wrap up by answering some questions from the Greenroom audience (45:55). Hosts: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti Guest: Benjamin Solak Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the first two games of wild-card weekend. First, they get into how the Bills dominated the Patriots (1:24) before breaking down what this loss means for the Patriots heading into the offseason (14:01). Finally, they break down the Bengals win over the Raiders (23:28). Hosts: Kevin Clark, Nora Princiotti Guest: Steven Ruiz Production: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Isaiah Blakely, Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven begin the pod by talking about the Houston Texans' firing of David Culley and what it signals for the future of the team. Then they discuss, dissect, and share their picks for all of the Round 1 NFL playoff matchups. Bills-Patriots (10:15) Cowboys-49ers (21:59) Cardinals-Rams (30:38) Bucs-Eagles (39:00) Raiders-Bengals (42:50) Chiefs-Steelers (48:35) Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven Ruiz Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora go through each matchup of the Super Wild-Card Weekend and discuss potential ways for each team to reach the Super Bowl.  Host: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti  Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason, James, and Ryan begin the pod by sharing their reactions to the firing of Brian Flores in Miami and break down possible destinations for the hot coaching prospect. Next, they discuss George McCaskey's bizarre end-of-season press conference and what it could mean for the Chicago Bears and their fan base moving forward. (20:38) Finally, they wrap up by dissecting and offering insight for each matchup in the first round of the NFL playoffs. (31:50) Hosts: Jason Goff, James Jones, and Ryan Shazier Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Goff of "The Full Go" brings you a bonus podcast to react to the news of the Bears firing Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace. He brings on Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score to help break down George McCaskey’s press conference from earlier in the day (16:20). They go deep into the issues going on inside Halas Hall (18:54) and discuss why they chose Bill Polian to help their GM and head coach (23:49). They also discuss McCaskey calling out former Bears center Olin Kreutz before Laurence predicts where the franchise will go from here (32:38). Host: Jason Goff Guest: Laurence Holmes Producers: Steve Ceruti, Chris Tannehill, and Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the craziness that went on in Week 18, starting with the Las Vegas Raiders clinching their spot in the playoffs by defeating the L.A. Chargers in overtime (1:25). Then they discuss the Colts losing to the Jaguars and missing the playoffs (19:32). After that they discuss the Niners’ comeback victory on the road, the Steelers’ improbable path to clinching a playoff berth, and Miami sweeping the season series with the Patriots (39:59). Hosts: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benjamin, Kaelen, and Steven begin their Week 18 Friday Walk Through by dissecting the biggest matchups of the week, including Chargers-Raiders (2:25) and 49ers-Rams (12:42), and highlight the Games That Need Games with a focus on Titans-Texans (31:12) and Jets-Bills (36:27). Finally, they wrap everything up with Gimme a Reason, in which they deliver their takes on the rest of the Week 18 slate (50:08) Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Kaelen Jones, Steven Ruiz Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five Ringer staffers join Mallory Rubin to tell you about five X factors that will play a major role in deciding seeding in the playoffs, the 2022 draft order, and the future of certain franchise quarterbacks. Host: Mallory Rubin  Guests: Kevin Clark, Benjamin Solak, Steven Ruiz, Kaelen Jones, and Rodger Sherman  Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin is joined by Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson to discuss the upcoming coaching carousel as well as a potential Jim Harbaugh return, rookie QBs, and potential protocols for the Super Bowl.  Host: Kevin Clark  Guest: Charles Robinson  Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin, James, and Ryan begin the pod by sharing their reactions and insights regarding the Antonio Brown sideline incident. Next, they discuss Joe Burrow and the Bengals' impressive offensive firepower and how it has contributed to their success this season.(18:56) Then they dissect recent comments by Joe Judge (24:44) and Mike Zimmer (29:08), and talk about how teams and players can be affected by them. Finally, Ryan reflects on Ben Roethlisberger's career and what steps the Steelers may take moving forward without him.(33:14) Hosts: Kevin Clark, James Jones, Ryan Shazier Production Assistant: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin and Nora are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss Antonio Brown’s decision to leave the stadium in the middle of the Bucs’ win over the Jets (1:36). They also talk about Cincinnati’s big win over the Chiefs (13:34), the Raiders beating the Colts on the road, their favorite potential playoff matchups (59:06), and more.  Hosts: Kevin Clark and Nora Princiotti Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices