The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
The Ringer
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck help you through the 2025 fantasy football season with who to draft, who to avoid, and how to win a championship—or at least how to not get last place. We hit everything you need to win: Which old guys aren’t washed yet? Which coaches will ruin your life? Which players would be drafted higher if they had cooler names? Why do I keep doing this to myself every year? We post episodes every week throughout the spring and summer and even MORE during the NFL season with four shows a week: Sunday recaps, Monday waiver wire targets, Wednesday power rankings, and Friday weekly previews.
QB Sleepers, Tiers, and Fears 2025
The guys go through their quarterback rankings, place the QBs in tiers, and discuss how they plan to approach QB in their fantasy drafts. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro(02:03) Overall Strategy(08:07) Tier 1: Elite Fantasy QBs Who Can Run(19:56) Tier 2: Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes(27:54) Tier 3: QBs Who Can Run(38:07) Tier 4: Pocket Passers(49:27) Tier 5: Anthony Richardson(56:59) Tier 6: Solid 3rd Guys in a 2-QB League(01:03:40) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30
1 hr 33 min
Training Camp Risers, Fallers, and Latest Injury News
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys discuss the most significant developments from training camp so far and catch up on some recent injury news around the league, including the Raiders releasing Christian Wilkins, the 49ers' wide receiver room (or lack thereof), QB competition in Cleveland, and much more. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro(00:41) Justin Jefferson’s hamstring injury(09:51) Raiders release Christian Wilkins(19:45) The 49ers' WR room(26:59) Justin Fields’s toe injury(32:49) Matt Stafford’s back issue(36:22) Joe Mixon’s “frustrating” foot injury(39:25) Travis Hunter practicing both ways(43:12) Michael Penix Jr.’s quote on Kyle Pitts(49:02) Browns QB competition(52:09) Other training camp observations(01: 16:50) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Sponsored by YahooFantasy #YahooPartner. Play Now at yahoofantasy.com/promo Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29
1 hr 34 min
Hottest Fantasy Story Lines as Told by ‘Happy Gilmore’
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys talk through the hottest fantasy football story lines heading into the 2025 season, as explained by quotes from the movie ‘Happy Gilmore.’ Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro(01:58) News(11:34) ‘Happy Gilmore’(01:14:44) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 24
1 hr 38 min
Fantasy Sleepers for 2025, Cold Soup, and Staff Sergeant Reckless
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys react to some of the most pressing news items from around the league, including updates on Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison, the injury-riddled Detroit Lions, the NFLPA controversy, and more. Next, they reveal their sleepers for the upcoming fantasy season and categorize them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (4:32) News (24:08) Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks RB (29:13) Chase Brown, Bengals RB (38:49) Justin Fields, Jets QB (45:16) Calvin Ridley, Titans WR (50:52) Jakobi Meyers, Raiders WR (54:04) Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers WR (01:00:24) Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots RB (01:10:31) Roschon Johnson, Bears RB (01:13:59) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22
1 hr 38 min
The All-Stinky Team. Plus, Are Horses Athletes?
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys walk through some of this year’s most nauseating picks and make the case for why you should be targeting them despite their lack of fantasy sex appeal. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (3:20) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (8:50) Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (11:55) Marvin Harrison Jr., Cardinals WR (17:12) Jerry Jeudy, Browns WR (22:02) Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WR (29:17) Chris Olave, Saints WR (35:15) Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE (42:33) Mark Andrews, Ravens TE (46:58) Najee Harris, Chargers RB (52:09) Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars RB (58:16) Javonte Williams, Cowboys RB and J.K. Dobbins, Broncos RB (01:04:55) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 17
1 hr 26 min
The Biggest Fantasy Questions for 2025
Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys pose some of their biggest fantasy questions ahead of the season, including what CMC’s season will look like, which rookies are potential league winners, who the most likely sophomore slump candidates are, and much more. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (04:11) Which playoff teams will make the playoffs? (22:03) How will new offensive coordinators affect their new (and old) teams? (48:01) Which rookies will win you your league? (54:57) Will the Round 2 guys show up? (01:00:37) Should you take Saquon Barkley first? (01:04:32) What will Christian McCaffrey’s season look like? (01:14:20) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15
1 hr 39 min
Trust or Bust: The Best Players on New Teams, David Vs. Goliath, and the Golden Receiver
LIVE SHOW in New York City on August 19. Tickets go live 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 9. Click here for tickets! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! The guys talk through the most important players that switched teams, discuss their new expectations for fantasy and IRL, and identify who should be trusted and who should be, uh, busted. Then, emails and trip recaps from Craig and DK! (00:00) Intro (8:23) Trade news (18:09) Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf, Pittsburgh Steelers (26:44) George Pickens and Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys (31:58) Davante Adams, Los Angeles Rams (38:01) Sam Darnold and Cooper Kupp, Seattle Seahawks (43:24) Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders (46:53) Justin Fields, New York Jets (53:33) Daniel Jones, Indianapolis Colts (59:54) Deebo Samuel, Washington Commanders (01:13:21) Stefon Diggs, New England Patriots (01:15:30) Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, New York Giants (01:22:46) Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers (01:25:04) Emails! (01:30:13) Craig’s Italy trip (01:40:49) DK’s Alaska trip Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8
1 hr 58 min
Young QB Check-In, Part 2: Trevor Lawrence Excuses, Richardson’s Flameout, STROUD, Liking Jordan Love, and Our Big QB Sleeper for 2025
Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RingerFFS The guys look at the remaining under-25 starting quarterbacks around the league and check in on their young NFL careers heading into this season. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro(02:20) C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans(12:56) Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts(19:20) Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers(32:17) Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars(50:29) Justin Fields, New York Jets(01:06:11) Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers(01: 17:44) Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers(01:30:09) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30
1 hr 58 min
Year 2 QB Check-In: Sophomore Slump Candidates, a New Caleb, Maye (Over) Hype, and Hooked on BoNix
Subscribe to the new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RingerFFS The guys look around the league at the second-year starting quarterbacks and take a temperature check on each one heading into the new season. Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (3:21) Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (16:35) Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (26:52) Drake Maye, New England Patriots (38:58) Michael Penix Jr., Atlanta Falcons (44:14) J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings (49:39) Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (59:47) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23
1 hr 19 min
RB Arguments, Christian McCALFrey, Saquon Madden Curse, Rookie Temp Check, and Meatcake
The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy running backs heading into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest to rank, the hipster pick, sleepers, and much more! Plus, emails! (00:00) Intro (3:33) Hardest to rank (12:16) BONK! (18:32) The hipsters (32:28) Post-hype sleepers (52:39) The Ricky Bobby guys (01:00:09) Teammates we aren’t sure how to rank (01:04:30) Flaccid picks (01:09:26) Emails! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady and Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16
1 hr 42 min
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