The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the big trades from the past 24 hours, and examine how Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers changes the entire league (02:00) and why the NFL trade deadline feels like the NBA and MLB deadlines this year (11:15). Then the guys recognize the teams that are separating from the pack (21:00) and discuss whether anyone can compete with the Eagles or Seahawks in the NFC (27:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins to explain how the Patriots defense is actually good now (42:30), and why the Bills' offensive improvements make them a contender (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Russell Wilson's and Deshaun Watson's performances in a classic in Seattle (03:00), Case Keenum and the Vikings leaving London with a win over Cleveland (10:30), the legitimacy of the Bills (13:00), and a hot seat in Tampa Bay (15:00). Then they turn their focus to trade rumors around the league (17:00), the Falcons squeaking by the Jets (32:45), and the lowly Los Angeles Chargers (34:00). They wrap up by previewing the 'Monday Night Football' matchup between the Chiefs and the Broncos (37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier run through this weekend’s five most interesting matchups: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns (1:37), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (3:44), Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills (5:49), Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints (7:00), and Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays prepare you for Week 8, with discussions on Deshaun Watson and the Texans going to Seattle (05:30), a classic matchup in the NFC East (19:15), and if the NFL needs a universal bye week (27:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to share why the Vikings' receivers are in for a big week in fantasy (37:00), and unveil the latest DK's Dark Knight (50:00). To wrap up, Joel Solomon chimes in to play another edition of Am I Crazy ... (56:00), as well another round of the Over/Under Rotten Tomatoes game (62:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the real deal (0:20), question how good the New England Patriots actually are (8:10), wonder if the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade Martavis Bryant (10:50), and discuss Joe Mixon’s recent comments (13:25). Then they speculate how top draft prospects could impact the pros (19:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark wrap up Week 7 in the NFL by looking at how this bizarre season has made for the most possible contenders at this point in the year (3:55), why the Seahawks and Vikings are the only teams we actually know right now (11:20), and whether the Patriots can win a title with the worst defense in the league (25:20). Then 'Talk the Thrones' cohost Mallory Rubin joins to explain how Joe Flacco admitted that the Ravens are completely broken (39:00) and why the Steelers don’t need Martavis Bryant (49:10). Finally Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 7, including why the NFL needs to dial back the amount of football on television (56:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Steve Sarkisian’s bizarre play calling for the Falcons (01:45), how pathetic the Panthers looked in Chicago (05:00), the resurgence of the Steelers and the Bills (10:00), Chuck Pagano's future with Indianapolis (16:00), what losing Carson Palmer means to the Arizona Cardinals (20:15), and the Cowboys' impressive win in San Francisco (22:45). They close by giving out some awards (32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier celebrate Thursday night’s exciting Kansas City Chiefs–Oakland Raiders matchup (0:28) and look ahead to the weekend’s six most intriguing games: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (5:00), New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (6:13), Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (7:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (8:23), Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (10:03), and Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (10:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Danny Kelly get you set for Week 7, including why the Super Bowl rematch between the Falcons and Patriots is already a disappointment (03:00), how an Eagles win on Monday night will solidify them as a contender (10:00), and why the Dolphins should bench Jay Cutler immediately (19:45). Then, Danny explains why some fantasy matchup rankings are misleading, including why Russell Wilson should not be in your lineup this week (24:30). Plus, Joel Solomon joins the show to discuss whether Andy Reid is the most indecisive coach of all time (35:30), and the guys decide who will score higher: the Dolphins or the Rotten Tomatoes rating for 'Snowman' (42:00). Finally, Kevin and Danny explain how an MVP favorite will emerge in prime time this weekend (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss whether Brett Hundley can solve the quarterback conundrum in Green Bay (03:00), Dirk Koetter in the hot seat (15:00), James Washington's draft stock (25:00), and a questionable move by the Raiders (29:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap another wild week in the NFL, including how the biggest losers in the Aaron Rodgers injury are the fans (04:30), why the Seahawks are now the favorite in the NFC (08:15), and how the NFL came to have its most even playing field of all time (19:30). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Saints defense is legit (32:15) and how the Falcons are systematically flawed on offense (37:00). Finally, Ringer NBA writer John Gonzalez stops by to celebrate NBA opening night and discuss whether Carson Wentz is the MVP favorite (42:30), before Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 6 (53:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Aaron Rodgers's injury (02:15), the lack of firepower in Atlanta (10:00), the wide-open MVP race (15:00), the underperforming Raiders (19:15), and the mess in Cleveland's front office (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier recap last week’s games (0:40) and preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings (5:10), Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (6:15), Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars (7:20), Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs (9:20), and Los Angeles Chargers at Oakland Raiders (12:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 6, with discussions on how the Chiefs might prove to be flawless (04:00), why the Patriots must win against the Jets (09:00), and the reason “Jaguars” and “Super Bowl champions” belong in the same sentence (18:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to tell you whom to start and sit this week in fantasy football (28:00), and to explain why Beast Mode should be returning to glory against the Chargers (31:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin welcome The Ringer’s Joel Solomon to contemplate how the Giants may go 0-16 (39:15), and how vultures will be circling Big Ben and the Steelers if they lose on Sunday (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier sit down to discuss the end of the Eli era in New York (02:30), the biggest problem most teams face on the field (07:45), the future for the Bears and Mitchell Trubisky (15:45), how Adrian Peterson will fit into the Arizona offense (22:30), and Gary Andersen's departure from Oregon State (26:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 5, including how the Jaguars have built a new model for success in the NFL (04:30), why Big Ben might be afraid to play football every Sunday (11:30), and which teams are actually the best in the NFC (18:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the Texans' defensive injuries will lead to more exciting performances from Deshaun Watson (39:00), and how Alex Smith has become the fourth-best quarterback in the league (41:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin field some interesting listener questions from Twitter (47:00), and the guys offer their lasting impressions, including why it’s a bad idea to legislate politics out of the NFL right now (55:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down an impressive performance from Carson Wentz and the Eagles (03:00), the end of the 2004 QB draft class (07:00), the return of the Seahawks' defense (10:00), the wounded Giants (18:30), and the Jaguars winning in Pittsburgh (22:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special mini-podcast, The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier preview the five big matchups to watch this weekend: Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions (1:52), Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles (2:51), Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams (3:56), Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys (5:19), and Baltimore Ravens at Oakland Raiders (6:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for NFL’s Week 5, including why Seahawks-Rams is the most interesting matchup of the season so far (06:45), how Deshaun Watson might get into big trouble against the Chiefs defense (10:15), and why the Cowboys might never be as good as they were a season ago (20:30). Then, Kevin recommends full tank mode for the Giants (24:30), Robert predicts a big day for the Jacksonville D-line against Pittsburgh (32:45), and Danny Kelly joins the show to tell fantasy fans why now is the time to make trades for Dez Bryant and Sammy Watkins (38:00). Finally, The Ringer’s Joel Solomon stops by to discuss how Mitchell Trubisky is already one of the best Bears quarterbacks of all time (50:30), and Robert and Kevin anticipate next week's biggest NFL headlines (58:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier banter about the lack of clock management in Washington's loss to Kansas City (01:00), a brilliant PR move by Hue Jackson (13:00), the woeful Joe Flacco (17:00), and what the four winless teams have in common (22:00). Then they take a look at the best job in college football (25:45) and discuss whether Sam Darnold will stay in school next year (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices