The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier are joined by Joel Solomon to review Thursday night’s Broncos-Colts matchup (0:52) and give their picks for the weekend: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs (8:05), Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers (11:13), Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (14:27), Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders (17:15), and New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers (22:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 15, including why the Patriots need to win more than the Steelers do Sunday (05:30), how Aaron Rodgers's return could lead to a Super Bowl appearance for Green Bay (14:00), and how the Rams will lock up the NFC West against the Seahawks this week (22:00). Then, the guys lay out the Chargers' path to a home playoff game (29:15) and explain why Blake Bortles deserves a contract extension in Jacksonville (33:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to answer your fantasy football questions (40:00) and reveals a Jaguars receiver that could win you your playoff matchup (53:45). Finally, the guys discuss how this is the year a non-QB could win the MVP, and explain why that player should be Antonio Brown (55:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down Week 14, including how “good Jay Cutler” will break your heart again soon (01:00), why the Eagles' Super Bowl hopes are in fact dead without Carson Wentz (07:00), and how Blake Bortles could actually lead the Jaguars to the Super Bowl (26:30). Then, the guys sort through the messy AFC wild-card chase (32:00), and explain why the Patriots should be honest about looking past the Dolphins on Monday night (37:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss a rough and embarrassing Sunday for the Seahawks (46:15) and to explain how the Packers and Cowboys could jump Seattle in the playoff race (48:15). Finally, Robert offers a sentimental tribute to the recently retired Devin Hester (55:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the developing news about Carson Wentz's injury and what it could mean for the Eagles and the rest of the NFC (2:30), the Panthers' hard-fought win over the previously red-hot Vikings (9:12), the 49ers' second straight win with Jimmy Garoppolo at QB1 (24:35), the playoff picture (26:45), and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier are joined again by Joel Solomon to review New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (1:33). Then they run through the five games they are most intrigued by this week: Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (4:09), Seattle Seahawks at Jacksonville Jaguars (5:26), San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans (6:55), Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Rams (7:43), and Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (10:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays dig into the final quarter of the season, discussing how Alvin Kamara’s injury revealed that he is the Offensive Rookie of the Year (01:00). Then, the guys rank the personalities of NFL quarterbacks (07:00) and discuss why the Panthers will likely fall out of the playoff hunt after this weekend (14:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin debate where Russell Wilson fits in the MVP discussion (28:45), and Danny Kelly joins the show to talk about some players who can win your fantasy championship for you (46:30), including a sleeper running back who may still be on your waiver wire (53:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to analyze the violent battle between the Steelers and Bengals (02:00), the vacancies in the Giants' front office (07:15), Tom Brady's sideline spat with Josh McDaniels (12:00), the trouble in Chicago (17:45), a new gig for Herm Edwards (29:00), and the College Football Playoff (34:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 13, including why the horrific injury to Ryan Shazier isn’t the worst thing that can happen in today’s NFL, and that’s a huge problem (01:30). Then, the guys discuss why this angry version of the Seahawks may be the most dangerous (10:00), how the Packers are now set up for Aaron Rodgers’s heroic return to help them steal a playoff spot (25:00), and why Jimmy Garoppolo looks like the future of the 49ers (32:15). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain how the Patriots defense has perfected bend-but-don’t-break over the past eight games (37:00), and the guys offer their lasting impressions from Week 13 (48:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the end of the Ben McAdoo era in N.Y. (01:00), the Seahawks' win over the Eagles (08:30), the victorious Vikings (15:30), Rob Gronkowski's late hit (20:00), the mediocrity of the AFC West (22:15), and wrap up the show by giving out some awards (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier are joined by Ringer video writer Joel Solomon to run through their picks of the week: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons (2:43), Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (3:50), Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (5:51), Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (7:27), and Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 13, including why the NFC should be rooting for the Vikings over the Falcons (04:30), why the Saints defense need not fear the Panthers offense (12:00), and how the Eagles-Seahawks game could get ugly for Seattle (24:00). Then, the guys discuss why the Giants should have done whatever it takes to extend Eli Manning’s starting streak (30:45) and what makes this version of the Patriots' offense terrifying (34:30). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show with some starts and sits for your fantasy football regular-season finale (39:00), including why the Eagles backfield is unreliable for fantasy moving forward (41:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Tuesday, The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recapped Week 12, including why Joe Flacco shouldn’t be allowed to play in prime time anymore (01:00), why no one wants to face the Falcons in the NFC playoffs (03:30), and why it’s the Rams' defense that deserves more credit for the team's success this year (11:00). Then, the guys discuss some breakout stars who surprised us this season (15:00) and explain why the Texans are the best out-of-the-running team (22:00). Finally, Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss why the Steelers seem to play down to their competition (39:00) and how the Seahawks can scrape together a playoff run despite a depleted defense and no run game (43:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Ben McAdoo's decision to bench Eli Manning (01:00), Joe Flacco's check-down routine (18:15), Miami's many struggles (33:30), and the college football coaching carousel (42:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Raiders' bout with the Broncos, fistfight and all (3:05); the Rams' hard-fought win over the Saints (7:05); and the Falcon's progression (16:15) and the Chiefs' lack thereof (19:05). Then they talk about Jimmy G's first touchdown in San Francisco (25:05) and close out with some awards (28:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to some great Thanksgiving action, including the Vikings and Case Keenum putting it all together, Dak Prescott's subpar play, and the Chargers becoming the scariest wild-card contender. Then the guys preview Week 12 by discussing how we arrived in a world where Saints-Rams is the game of the week, why the Bills can’t decide if they are tanking or not and why it might be time for the Packers to move on from Mike McCarthy. Finally Danny Kelly joins the show to offer his Week 12 fantasy sleeper picks, including the Rams receiver that will step up in the absence of Robert Woods, the surprise tight end you should start, and Thomas Rawls potentially providing some value in your lineup this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Seattle's loss to the Falcons on Monday night (01:00), preview the three Thanksgiving Day games (13:30), examine the Jack Del Rio situation in Oakland (27:15), and evaluate the draft stocks of Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson (38:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap an exciting Week 11, including why the Falcons are in the best position to claim an NFC wild-card spot (01:00), how the Eagles are still improving (07:00), why the horrible decision to start Nathan Peterman makes the Bills look like hypocrites (28:00), and how the Chargers have a clear path to the AFC playoffs (32:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain the Chiefs’ drop-off from the best team in the league to a mediocre one (36:45). Finally, the Ringer’s Chris Ryan and the guys analyze Doug Pederson’s hairstyle (44:45) and contemplate whether Eagles fans should book trips to the Super Bowl (52:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Eagles' dominating win over Dallas, Jason Garrett's clapping, and the playoff picture heading into Week 12.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier scrutinize the Tennessee Titans’ flaws as related to their loss in Thursday night’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (1:25) and run through their picks for the weekend: Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (4:22), Green Bay Packers at Baltimore Ravens (6:50), Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings (8:14), Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (11:02), and Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Thursday night’s Titans vs. Steelers game, including how the SkyCam main angle could be the future of football viewing (01:00) and where Antonio Brown ranks on the all-time wide receiver list (07:45). Then the guys preview Week 11, including why we need to admit that Rams vs. Vikings is the best matchup of the season so far (13:15), how the Cowboys will lose badly to the Eagles on Sunday night (20:00), and why it’s time for Dallas to fire Jason Garrett (39:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to tell you which players from this week’s less interesting matchups could lead your fantasy team to victory (48:30), and the guys predict next week’s biggest headlines (62:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices