The Ringer Nfl Show

John DeFilippo is out in Minnesota, Freddie Kitchens is impressing in Cleveland, and Frank Reich has coached himself into the Coach of the Year sweepstakes in Indianapolis (1:00). Plus, why the Oakland Raiders need to hurry up and move to Las Vegas, the three biggest games of the week (8:30), Dallas’s dominant D-line, and Joe Flacco’s future interest around the league this offseason (29:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Vikings struggle on offense, the Dolphins shock the Patriots, Chicago stymies the Rams, and the Steelers slip up in Oakland, plus the weekly awards. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Jackson and Ian Thomas lead this week's Initial Advice (01:30), and Dede Westbrook and Vernon Davis are among the top players to add off of waivers this week (10:00). Plus, overreactions to the wild week in fantasy, including Derrick Henry's and Amari Cooper's explosions, and Antonio Brown's and James White’s duds (23:00). Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Steelers are in a tailspin (1:00), the Bears overpower the Rams (16:00), and the Cowboys are officially good again (28:00). Plus the surprising success of the “hook-and-ladder” play, today’s challenge flags, and tomorrow’s headlines (35:30). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Titans romp over the Jaguars (00:30), five games to watch this weekend (11:45), and ‘The Dantasy Football Podcast’ guys give out some last-second fantasy advice (32:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Cowboys, Eagles, and Texans are making a late-season push, but can they actually contend for a Super Bowl? (0:30) On this week's Take Shop, Aaron Donald and Russell Wilson need to be considered for MVP (23:30), plus the three biggest games of the week, and deciding whether you would rather have Sam Darnold or Josh Allen (33:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles keep their playoff hopes alive, the Chargers survive in Pittsburgh, and the Packers show Mike McCarthy the door. Plus: this week’s awards. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Backups Have Become the Stars | The Dantasy Football Podcast (Ep. 357) Dante Pettis and Jeff Wilson Jr. lead this week's Initial Advice (0:30), and Curtis Samuel and Josh Allen are among the top players to add off of waivers this week (13:00). Plus the slew of backup running backs who have stepped up to the plate and could save your fantasy season (27:00). Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike McCarthy is out, the Aaron Rodgers coaching sweepstakes have commenced, and other coaches are on the hot seat (1:30). Plus, the recent suspension of Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt (15:30), Stock Up/Stock Down after Sunday’s slate of games, and today’s challenge flags (23:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Saints fall to the Cowboys (00:30), this weekend’s five games to watch (07:15), and some last-second fantasy advice from ‘The Dantasy Football Podcast’ crew (23:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blake Bortles saga, rookie QB-coach pairings, and passing on drafting Derwin James are all among the worst moves of 2018 (0:30). The Redskins signed Reuben Foster, the Browns might look like a playoff team, and the Bengals could chase a QB in the draft next year (21:15). Plus, the biggest three games of the week, an appreciation of Doug McDermott, and a Saints-Cowboys preview (36:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texans get their eighth straight win, this time on 'Monday Night Football,' Blake Bortles gets benched, Hue Jackson doesn’t get a handshake, and this week’s awards. Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nyheim Hines and Cameron Brate lead this week's Initial Advice segment (0:30), and Chris Thompson and Gerald Everett are among the top players to add off waivers this week (12:00). Plus, what does the recent surge of QB benchings and injuries mean for your fantasy team? (24:30) Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chargers, Seahawks, and Vikings are looming as potential playoff disruptors; the Packers need a coaching change; and Baker Mayfield is shining in the post–Hue Jackson era (00:30). Plus the Jaguars, Bengals, and Steelers continue to struggle with consistency; the Colts need to stop throwing passes to Andrew Luck; and the Chargers need to leave L.A. (28:30) Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Chiefs and Rams have set the precedent for an exciting new future in the NFL, both on offense and defense (2:00). On this week's Take Shop, can the Bears still win the NFC North with Chase Daniel, and can teams win back-to-back Super Bowls in the modern NFL? (17:00) Plus the biggest three games of the week, and the growing trend of more teams drafting first-round quarterbacks (31:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Check out Ringer merch at theringer.com/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Reid and Sean McVay show their offensive prowess on 'Monday Night Football,' discuss the pace of play in the league, and hand out awards for the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lamar Jackson and Tre’Quan Smith lead this week's Initial Advice (2:30), Gus “The Bus” Edwards and David Moore are among this week's players to add off waivers, and the Cincinnati Bengals sit atop the leaderboard of defenses to exploit as fantasy playoffs approach (17:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Smith’s season-ending injury leaves the door wide open in the NFC East, the Bears are starting to look like the 2017 Jaguars 2.0, and Lamar Jackson has sparked an exciting new era in Baltimore (1:15). Plus, Jon Gruden and Derek Carr’s tiff, the Condoleezza Rice rumor in Cleveland, and the Rams-Chiefs mega matchup on Monday night (51:00). Hosts: Robert Mays and Kevin Clark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Seahawks top the Packers (00:30) and the five games to watch this weekend (09:15). Then, last-second fantasy advice from ‘The Dantasy Football Podcast’ (31:00). Hosts: Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Belvedere Vodka presents a special NFL crossover episode featuring Ryen Russillo from 'Dual Threat' and Kevin Clark and Robert Mays from 'The Ringer NFL Show' live from Cleopatra’s Barge in Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices