The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at Tom Brady’s jammed thumb (02:16) and keys to the game for the Patriots and Jaguars (04:14) as well as for the Vikings and Eagles (11:40). Then, they make their picks for the two conference championship games this weekend (18:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for championship weekend, including what the Patriots do on offense that should work perfectly against the Jaguars' stingy defense (03:00), why Case Keenum might be uniquely qualified to deal with the Eagles' pass rush (22:00), and who we might have seen in the NFL’s final four if not for all the huge injuries this season (34:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show with some serious X factors for each team (41:45), including how the Jaguars can shut down Tom Brady (46:30) and what the Eagles offense must do to score against the Vikings (50:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin reveal their picks for Sunday’s games (56:45) and offer a quick preview of the Super Bowl matchup (58:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Todd Haley's tenure ending in Pittsburgh (00:30), the future of the Saints and Sean Payton (07:15), the drawn-out hiring process in Arizona (18:45), Pat Shurmur possibly taking over the Giants (22:30), the Josh McDaniels–Indianapolis rumors (28:00), and how Tennessee's playoff win hurt the team (29:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the news of Mike Mularkey's firing (00:30) before they jump into the Vikings' electric win over the Saints (01:00) and the missed tackle by Marcus Williams (04:15). Then they discuss a huge victory for Blake Bortles and the Jaguars in Pittsburgh (16:00), how the Eagles held off the Falcons (29:30), and the boring prime-time matchup between New England and Tennessee (40:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the divisional round results starting with the Vikings' miraculous win over the Saints (2:00), followed by the Jaguars' upset win over the Steelers (14:50), the Eagles' win against the Falcons (30:40), and the Patriots' pummeling of the Titans (43:40). They then close by giving out some awards (51:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier kick off your weekend with a look at the Jon Gruden press conference (00:30) and the coaching shake-ups in Buffalo (08:00), Seattle (09:00), and Carolina (11:00) before previewing the four playoff matchups this weekend (15:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for the divisional round, including what the Eagles offense must do to top the Falcons (03:45), the one thing that could happen to give the Titans a win in New England (13:00), how the Jaguars secondary vs. Antonio Brown could be the best matchup of the playoffs (19:30), and why the Vikings defense has to choose between two terrible options against the Saints (27:45). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some X factors for each game (37:30), including why the Blake Bortles deep ball is the key to a Jags win in Pittsburgh (42:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin make their picks for the divisional-round games (50:00) and reveal who will likely be playing in the conference championships next weekend (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier jump right into the College Football Playoff National Championship (01:00) before discussing Matt Nagy going to the Chicago Bears (32:00), the Giant coaching dilemma in New York (36:45), Jim Bob Cooter and the Lions (38:00), and Jon Gruden's return to the Oakland Raiders (40:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap wild-card weekend, including how the Titans were able to pull off that crazy comeback in Kansas City (01:00), why Matt Ryan was the best player on any team this weekend (13:00), and how defensive takeaways have become a necessity for the Jaguars to win (21:45). Then, the guys do some shopping on Nathan Peterman’s bizarre memorabilia website (29:00) and explain how Drew Brees is once again the focal point of the Saints offense (32:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show with a Year in Review for last weekend’s losing teams (47:15), including which tough decisions the Rams will need to make to stay near the top of the NFC next season (53:45).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier connect to discuss the first four games of the 2017-18 NFL playoffs, including the Saints' tough win over the Carolina Panthers (1:00), the Titans' startling win over the Chiefs (11:20), the Rams falling short against the Falcons (20:20), and a lackluster Bills-Jaguars matchup (25:00). Then they try to guess the narrative for the week (30:30) and examine some teams' coaching situations for next season (32:45) before handing out some awards (36:50). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for the wild-card round, including explaining why the Titans must over-perform on defense to have a shot in Kansas City (02:15), how the Rams can expose the flaws in the Falcons D (13:00), and why teal-colored hamburgers is a bad idea in Jacksonville (22:30). Then, the guys discuss the one thing the Panthers must do better than the Saints (35:15) and why the story about the drama between the biggest names in New England isn’t news to the Patriots (42:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show with X factors for each wild-card matchup (48:30), including why there might actually be some hope for the Bills (51:00). Finally, the guys predict the winners of each game (59:15), and talk about the matchups for next week’s divisional round (01:01:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the reports of a rift within the Patriots organization, the genesis of the Jimmy Garoppolo trade, and what's next for the Patriots' dynasty. Then, they run through the wild-card weekend games and point out things to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 17, including why Panthers fans should be worried (0:56), the odd reason the Bills were a shoo-in for a wild-card berth before Sunday’s games (8:36), and why the Raiders hiring Jon Gruden would not be a slam dunk (16:55). Then, the guys discuss why Patrick Mahomes II will likely be the Chiefs' starter next season, regardless of their playoff run with Alex Smith (32:38). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain how the Vikings are flawed (41:52) and why the Eagles won’t win a playoff game (46:15), and to debate who would win the Super Bowl if every team’s quarterback was Blake Bortles (48:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 17, including how the crazy AFC wild-card scenario will likely play out (4:04), why NFC teams would rather see Seattle than Atlanta as the 6-seed (16:26), and how resting players in Week 17 will affect the playoff picture and the MVP race (23:40). Then, the guys discuss which coaches need wins Sunday to save their jobs (33:32) and why most teams actually shouldn’t fire their coaches (38:29). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to predict next year’s fantasy studs (44:59), including a little-known 49ers receiver who should shine with Jimmy Garoppolo under center (52:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Kevin Clark are joined by former 49ers linebacker Chris Borland to discuss his decision to walk away from football and the best ways to address the major issues in the game today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier run through the five games they are most intrigued by this week: Jacksonville Jaguars at San Francisco 49ers (7:15), Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints (9:55), Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys (12:05), Los Angeles Rams at Tennessee Titans (14:05), and Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears (18:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Danny Kelly get you set for NFL Week 16 by discussing which Saints defender could further his case for Defensive Player of the Year this weekend (7:29), why the Cowboys' path to the playoffs is more realistic than people think (12:51), how the Rams and Titans ended up as polar opposites (18:18), and how Jimmy Garoppolo could fare in a tough test against the Jags (31:05). Then, the guys give out Fantasy Football Awards, including the “Mr. Won You Your League Award” (35:36), and decide who your draft day crush will be for 2018 (53:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the sale of the Carolina Panthers (1:00), the Pro Bowl selections (9:50), and potential coaching changes (27:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 15, including why the catch rule needs to stop deciding games (01:30), why the Patriots weren’t the better team Sunday (04:15), and how the Jaguars could spoil a Steelers-Patriots rematch in the AFC championship (13:00). Then, the guys discuss how the Rams achieved the biggest offensive turnaround in league history (19:15), which soon-to-be-open coaching job presents the best opportunity for instant success (22:30), and who the flavor of the week is in the NFC (29:30). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to break down the AFC playoff picture (46:15 ), including why the Chargers are still the most dangerous wild-card contender (48:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the wild finish to the Steelers-Patriots game and the catch rule that decided it (1:20), the biggest statement wins of the week (16:00), and Todd Gurley's MVP case (32:38). Then they close by giving out some awards (36:20). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices