
Power Ranking the Biggest Underreactions after Week 1
RIP to Aaron Rodgers’s Achilles and the New York Jets’ Super Bowl chances (4:59). Next, power ranking the NFL Week 1 things that people aren’t talking about enough, including late-round quarterbacks looking better than their early-round counterparts, Tony Pollard being good at football, the NFC just looking flat-out better than the AFC, and much more (14:54). “You guys want to do some emails?” (39:00) Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Are late-round QBs back? (15:33) Calvin Ridley and Trevor Lawrence are a match made in heaven (17:44) The Cowboys defense just entered the chat (20:12) Tony Pollard: really good at football (22:21) No one’s talking about C.J. Stroud! (24:30) Why Travis Etienne might be a league-winner (26:40) Tyjae Spears > Derrick Henry? (30:12) What if Jimmy Garoppolo and Jakobi Meyers are just last year’s Derek Carr and Davante Adams? (32:19) The NFC looked better than the AFC (yes, the AFC still has Patrick Mahomes) (34:13) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Sep 20231h

Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2
Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 2, Showdown Time (1:44), and listener emails (56:33). Check out The Ringer’s Fantasy Football Rankings for positional rankings, waiver wire pickups, and much more! Running backs: Kenneth Gainwell (Eagles), Joshua Kelley (Chargers), and Kyren Williams (Rams) (2:45) Wide receivers: Puka Nacua (Rams), Rashid Shaheed (Saints), and Kendrick Bourne (Patriots) (20:18) Tight ends: Zach Ertz (Cardinals), Luke Musgrave (Packers), and Sam LaPorta (Lions) (41:04) Quarterbacks: Brock Purdy (49ers) and Jordan Love (Packers) (50:28) Defenses: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texas, and Indianapolis Colts (56:33) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12 Sep 20231h 11min

Week 1 Recap: Horror for the Steelers and Giants, the TE Apocalypse, and Fantasy No-Shows
The guys recap a bizarre Week 1, beginning with the utter collapse of each of their favorite teams, passing the baton of misery to one another throughout the day. Then, they talk about the terrible performances from all of the quarterbacks who just signed massive contracts (coincidence???), Arthur Smith’s steadfast refusal to give his best players the football, and the minefield that was the TE fantasy landscape in Week 1. Then, they induct their first player into the 2023 Fantasy Burn Book. Check out our Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more!Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11 Sep 20231h 6min

NFL Week 1 Start-Sit, Injury Updates, and Key Matchups
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck preview the Week 1 fantasy football slate with categories including the Hot Tub Club (a.k.a. the players with injury concerns), Sunday Scaries, the Door Dash Award, a preseason Hype Index, the DK on DK Corner, and much more (2:31). Finally, the guys close with emails (62:34). Check out our Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings for this week’s positional rankings and more! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Sep 20231h 12min

The Kelce-Kupp Catastrophe and Our Favorite Fantasy Over/Unders of 2023
Welcome to another season of Power Hour, where Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck rank something fantasy football or NFL related every Wednesday throughout the regular season. First, the guys discuss the fantasy implications of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's hyperextended knee at practice and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp's visit to a specialist for his hamstring issues (1:49). Next, they kick off this season’s first Power Hour by power ranking their favorite season-long over/unders (14:55). Finally, the guys close with emails (50:55). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Kadarius Toney, Chiefs WR (16:04) DK Metcalf, Seahawks WR (18:34) Geno Smith, Seahawks QB (23:00) Bryce Young, Panthers QB (26:15) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (28:42) Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins QB (33:00) DeVonta Smith, Eagles WR (35:12) Dalton Kincaid, Bills TE (38:22) Kenny Pickett, Steelers QB (40:32) Mike Evans, Buccaneers WR (43:07) Josh Jacobs, Raiders RB (45:23) Deshaun Watson, Browns QB (47:27) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Sep 20231h 7min

The 2023 Fantasy Football Take Purge
Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL- and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time. Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Sep 20231h 12min

10 Players You Should Reach for in Fantasy Drafts. Plus, Cooper Kupp Injury Reactions.
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by discussing the news that Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp suffered a setback with his hamstring injury and how it impacts his average draft position (3:45). Next, they highlight 10 of their favorite players worth reaching for in fantasy drafts this year and make arguments for why it’s OK to select these guys a few picks earlier than their ADP (13:44). Finally, the guys close with Fantasy Court and emails (53:05). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins WRs (13:44) Christian McCaffrey, 49ers RB (18:15) Nick Chubb, Browns RB (23:45) Jalen Hurts, Eagles QB (28:48) A.J. Brown, Eagles WR (32:43) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (37:40) Calvin Ridley, Jaguars WR (42:29) Tony Pollard, Cowboys RB (47:35) CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys WR (51:15) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Sep 20231h 20min

Fantasy Sleepers 2.0 and Jonathan Taylor News Reactions
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck open by reacting to the news that running back Jonathan Taylor will miss the first four games of the season after the Indianapolis Colts announced they won’t be trading him before the start of the season (2:07). Next, they revisit and update their list of fantasy sleepers by categorizing them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers (19:16). Finally, the guys close with emails (57:16). Check out our 2023 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens Producer: Kai Grady Audio intern: Jack Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Aug 20231h 14min