The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

James Cook can't stop fumbling, the Rams can't stop losing games on special teams, and Josh Allen is a superhero. Danny, Danny, and Craig recap the Bills overtime win over the Rams on 'MNF' before getting into this week’s power hour, where they power rank players making the biggest leaps so far this season. (00:00) Intro (01:15) 'MNF' Recap: Bills 37, Rams 34  Power Hour: Biggest Leaps (26:14) Parker Washington (28:28) Drake London (31:07) Kenneth Walker III (33:25) Brock Purdy (37:12) Will Anderson Jr (40:02) Zay Flowers (45:39) Christian Watson (48:51) Mike Evans (51:51) Isaiah Likely (01:00:28) Ringer Fantasy Football League Update (01:03:32) Fantasy Court + Emails! (01:31:27) Thank You, Lorne! Reminders/hyperlinks: 1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠⁠. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd. 4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts! Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠⁠ Whalefall in theaters October 16. Get tickets now: fandango.com/whalefall-2026-246280/movie-overview Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Andrews has soap for hands. The Falcons lost on a Tua Tagovailoa interception at home in OT. Mike Evans might be the biggest player alive. The Giants and Commanders tied (sigh). Jaylen Warren is a PROBLEM. Lock in with the lads to hear us run through all of the Sunday games from Week 5. (00:00) Intro (01:25) SNF: Ravens beat Falcons in OT, 30-23 (13:54) Winners and Losers (43:01) PROBLEM of the Day (52:45) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:14:22) Fart or Shart (01:24:26) Quote of the Day (01:29:57) Worst Coach Decision of the Day (01:34:50) Trey McBride Play of the Day (01:36:12) Lucille Bluth Stats (01:40:49) 2 WRs Who Outscored Jaylen Waddle and a Lie (01:43:00) Burn Book (01:49:12) Thank you, Lorne! Reminders/Hyperlinks: 1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠⁠. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for the trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts! Verizon Shine. Epic experiences every Monday and daily drops. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t press that dial. It’s Power Hour time, baby. Danny, Danny, and Craig power rank something new every week, and with four NFL weeks already in the books, this time they’re going over all of their quarter-season awards. (00:00) Intro (01:25) 'MNF' Recap: Falcons Blow Out Saints With B-Rob Combo (12:14) Lane Johnson retired! Power Hour: Quarter-Season Awards (19:25) Fantasy MVP (21:51) Fantasy Murderer (24:34) Most Pleasant Surprise (27:03) Biggest Perception Changes (Complimentary) (31:01) Biggest Perception Changes (Derogatory) (34:07) Player Who Is Going to Haunt Us (38:55) Best QB Pick of the Year (So Far) (43:46) Best RB (46:05) Best WR (48:32) Worst WR (50;47) Best TE (53:11) New Household Name Inductee (01:07:36) Fantasy Court + Emails! (01:27:09) Thank You, Lorne! And more songs we’re embarrassed to play with our windows down at a red light. Reminders/Hyperlinks: 1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠⁠. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for the referee fantasy league, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts! Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠⁠ Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/FANTASY Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan torched a very, very bad Lions defense to lead the Panthers to a 32-26 win on Sunday Night Football. The Chargers are dead. Drake Maye be all the way back. The Eagles are a mess. Ben Johnson is a mad man. Lock all the way in for the DDC to run through all of the Sunday games from Week 2. (00:00) Intro (01:22) SNF: BY and T-Mac cruise to easy win over Lions, 32-26 (14:01) Winners and Losers (41:37) PROBLEM of the Day (52:58) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:07:56) Fart or Shart (01:18:02) Intrusive Thoughts (01:26:39) Quote of the Day (01:33:01) Worst Ref/Coach Decision of the Day (01:35:20) Debutante Ball Coming Out Party (01:37:15) Two Players Who Outscored Saquon Barkley and a Lie (01:38:48) Burn Book (01:50:32) Thank You, Lorne! Reminders/Hyperlinks: 1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ YouTube⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for the referee fantasy league, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts! Verizon Shine. Epic experiences every Monday and daily drops.  Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Johnson and Case Keenum clobbered the Eagles, 27-7. It’s so over for Philly, but we’re so back with Power Hour, where Danny, Danny, and Craig power rank … something! For the second time in two weeks, the DDC rank their favorite fantasy football buy-lows (and sell-lows) to trade for (or trade away) ahead of Week 4. (17:23) RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles (19:53) TE Colston Loveland, Bears (22:28) WR Ladd McConkey, Chargers (26:07) WR Malik Nabers, Giants (30:19) WR Jaylen Waddle, Broncos (33:17) QB Drake Maye and RBs TreVeyon Henderson & Rhamondre Stevenson (36:41) RB Omarion Hampton, Chargers (39:51) WR DK Metcalf, Steelers (43:06) RB Jadarian Price, Seahawks (46:59) TE Tucker Kraft, Packers (49:34) WR Courtland Sutton, Broncos (01:01:13) Fantasy Court (01:13:42) Emails (01:21:49) Thank you, Lorne! And goodbye '80s Month :(  Reminders/Hyperlinks:  1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Email us at [email protected] your October music month submissions, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts! Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAYE-DAY! MAYE-DAY! Heifetz thinks Drake Maye is broken. Jaylen Waddle is breaking DK. The Chargers have ruined Craig’s life. . Brock Purdy is a PROBLEM. Geno Smith is so back. It’s so over for the Bucs. Kyle Pitts is the TE60 on the season. Lock in for Danny, Danny, and Craig running through all of the Sunday games from Week 2. (00:00) Intro (01:34) SNF: Broncos steal 30-26 comeback win over Rams (15:25) Winners and Losers (56:43) PROBLEM of the Day (01:12:12) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:28:38) Fart or Shart (01:32:32) Intrusive Thoughts (01:35:53) Colston Loveland Cuck Corner (01:37:12) Quote of the Day (01:41:02) Worst Coach Decision of the Day (01:43:38) Two Tight Ends Who Outscored Kyle Pitts and a Lie (01:46:48) Burn Book (01:50:02) Thank You, Lorne! Reminders: 1. FANTASY RANKINGS: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heifetz is cycling through the five stages of grief as Giants QB Jaxson Dart will possibly miss the entire season after suffering a knee injury during their blowout loss against the Rams in Los Angeles on 'MNF.' DH eventually wipes his tears, and the guys get to Power Hour, where they power rank … something! This time, the DDC rank their favorite fantasy football buy-lows to trade for ahead of Week 3. (20:10) TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III, Bears (24:19) RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles (29:27) WR Drake London, Falcons (35:06) WR Rashee Rice, Chiefs (38:49) WR George Pickens, Cowboys (43:39) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Saints (47:28) WR Jameson Williams, Lions (52:43) WR Quentin Johnston, Chargers (55:13) QB Drake Maye, Patriots (01:05:37) Ringer Fantasy Football League update (01:09:21) Fantasy Court (01:19:20) Emails! Reminders: 1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colston Loveland, Marvin Harrison Jr., and the Chargers are breaking us. Lock in for Danny, Danny, and Craig running through all of the Sunday games from Week 2. (00:00) Intro (01:12) SNF: Chiefs outlast Colts in OT, 33-30 (12:44) Winners and Losers (46:04) PROBLEM of the Day (57:37) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:16:40) Fart or Shart (01:29:13) Intrusive Thoughts (01:37:16) Quote of the Day (01:40:11) Worst Ref Call/Coach Decision of the Day (01:44:07) Lucille Bluth (01:51:03) Burn Book (01:54:27) Thank You, Lorne! Reminders: 1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaylen Waddle drove Craig to tears (derogatory), and Kenneth Walker III did the same for DK (complimentary). But we’re ready to move on from 'MNF.' It’s time for Power Hour, where we power rank … something! This week, the DDC ranks their instant regrets coming out of Week 1: (00:00) Intro (02:19) Jaylen Waddle model crash-out (11:15) Kenneth Walker III put DK in a euphoric state Power Hour (21:07) Hyping up the Chargers again (24:22) Believing the Rams could same-day travel to Australia and win (30:16) Taking Kyler Murray over Josh Allen (33:15) High expectations for Saquon Barkley (38:55) Thinking Jayden Reed would do anything (42:29) Ranking Kyle Pitts and Marvin Harrison Jr. (45:58) Overdrafting A.J. Brown (49:41) Not drafting Isaiah Likely more (53:05) Caring about Ashton Jeanty’s “ankle injury” (59:05) Ringer Fantasy League update (01:22:35) Thank you, Lorne! Reminders: 1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone’s team won. That’s right. Everyone. DK’s Seahawks, Heifetz’s Giants, Craig’s Steelers, Nikhil’s Bears, and Austin’s Raiders. What a way to start Week 1. Lock in for the DDC to run through all the games, categories, and more. (00:00) Intro (04:01) SNF: Heifetz’s Giants clobber Cowboys (16:07) Winners and Losers (39:31) This Guy Is a PROBLEM (55:55) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:12:53) Fart or Shart (01:22:51) Intrusive Thoughts (01:34:52) Quote of the Day (01:41:07) Worst Ref Decision of the Day (01:45:07) Lucille Bluth Stats (01:51:22) Coolest Shit of the Week (01:52:52) The Cloyce Box Award (01:58:23) Burn Book (02:04:46) TIFF update from Craig (02:08:06) Thank you, Lorne! Reminders: 1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠ 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY!! But Brock Bowers is not. Brock’s injury news forces Dolphins-Raiders to the front of the queue for the lads' first full week preview of the 2026-27 NFL season. Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 1. Enjoy, fellas. It’s finally time. (02:50) Dolphins at Raiders (without Brock Bowers) (10:16) Ravens at Colts (17:16) Falcons at Steelers (22:21) Bengals at Buccaneers (25:39) Bills at Texans (30:56) Bears at Panthers (36:55) Saints at Lions (41:51) Jets at Titans (46:04) Browns at Jaguars (48:47) Packers at Vikings (52:22) Commanders at Eagles (55:45) Cardinals at Chargers (58:43) Cowboys at Giants Reminders: 1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: ⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠ 2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠ Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/FANTASY Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices