The Ringer Nfl Show

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

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi sits down with Tate Frazier to discuss Ben McAdoo's future with the Giants (02:30), the Chargers' innovative ways of losing (06:30), the lack of detail in Oakland (11:00), what's wrong in Denver (16:00), big coaching positions opening up in the NCAA (24:30), and Roger Goodell's contract negotiations (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 10, including the Rams, Saints, and Vikings winning in unique ways (04:00); what the Cowboys' coaches should have done on Sunday (17:00); and how the Steelers can turn around their offensive struggles by changing the game plan for Big Ben (24:45). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss some reasons why—even after the team struggled against the Browns—people shouldn’t sleep on the Lions (43:00) and how the Titans have snuck up on everyone in the AFC (50:15). Finally The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman explains why the 49ers winning was actually a bad thing (57:30) and Kevin makes a case for flexing better matchups to 'Monday Night Football' (67:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Saints' trampling of the Bills (2:20), the Steelers' hard-fought win over the Colts (14:34), the Eagles' Super Bowl plans (18:00), and what's going on in Dallas (21:52). Then they address the Broncos' defense (29:00) and close out with some awards around the league (31:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the devastating Richard Sherman injury (1:12) and dive into their picks for the weekend: New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills (4:27), Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars (5:40), Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams (7:51), Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins (9:14), and Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons (11:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 10, including why Richard Sherman’s injury further muddies the unpredictable NFC (01:00), how the Saints built one of the best defenses in one offseason (07:00), and why the NFL needs to hold off on 'Thursday Night Football' until after Thanksgiving (29:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some wide receiver sleeper starts for your fantasy team (40:00) and to explain how Rod Smith could take over the Cowboys backfield (51:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer next week’s headlines, including how we are entering a stretch of the schedule when Super Bowl contenders will finally emerge (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of The Ringer NFL Show, Robert Mays and Kevin Clark take a midseason look at what has been the most complicated season in the history of the league. Danny Kelly joins to explain why the play on the field has seemed uninspired (03:45), but points out the fun things there are to celebrate this season (17:00). Then, Bryan Curtis and the guys discuss the myriad of significant off-field issues, including the cartoonish rift between Jerry Jones and Roger Goodell (22:45) and how the pregame player protests have already been successful (28:30). Plus, Claire McNear joins the show to talk about the player health and safety (37:00), including the one thing that could actually lead to the end of the NFL (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Lions' success at Lambeau (04:00), emerging issues in Indianapolis (10:30), a tactical mistake by John Lynch (19:00), coaching opportunities opening up in the college game (25:45), and the origin of the Raiders uniform (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 9 in the NFL by discussing how much Packers coach Mike McCarthy owes Aaron Rodgers for keeping his job this long (02:00), why Carson Wentz is the story of the NFL (07:45), and what Rams coach Sean McVay has done to lead the race for Coach of the Year (15:00). Then the guys talk about how A.J. Green's and Mike Evans’s aggressive actions are proof that the Bengals and Bucs have given up (19:00), why the Saints are a more realistic contender than the Jaguars (27:30), and how the Colts are ruining their franchise by mishandling Andrew Luck’s injury (36:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain how Kirk Cousins took down the Seahawks (43:30), and the guys offer their lasting impressions from Week 9 (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices