The Ringer Nfl Show

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap a wild Week 4 in the NFL, examining why a prolific Deshaun Watson makes the Texans one of the scariest teams (02:45), why the Patriots have by far the biggest flaw of any contender (11:45), and how Seahawks-Rams has become the most exciting Week 5 matchup (19:30). Then, The Ringer’s Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why our days of enjoying Beast Mode in Oakland might be short-lived (32:30), and Rodger Sherman joins to debate whether the Cowboys can still be the best team in the NFC East (44:15). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 4, including a reminder that good coaching is just as important as good playing (55:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier analyze the personnel problem in New England (02:30), the Deshaun Watson effect in Houston (06:00), a big win in Big D for Sean McVay and the Rams (13:00). Then they predict the media's response to Jay Cutler's performance (16:30) and give out some awards for this week (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark dig into Week 4 in the NFL, beginning with a recap of the Bears vs. Packers game that reminded everyone how serious head injuries are in the NFL (02:00). Then, the guys discuss why this is the weekend when we learn how good the Panthers and Patriots are (11:30), how the Rams high-powered offense will finally be tested in Dallas (18:00), and why the Jaguars are the real deal (28:00). Plus, Mike Lombardi joins the show to explain how we are likely watching the end of the Big Ben era in Pittsburgh (37:00) and Danny Kelly calls in with some not-so-obvious fantasy matchup plays for Week 4 (54:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer their headlines for next week, including how pregame protests will continue to rule the news cycle (62:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Bryan Curtis predict the effects of recent events from the week in football by questioning what the NFL’s united front in response to President Trump's comments means (1:21), debating how diagnosing CTE in living people would stifle the popularity of football (11:18), and speculating on whether Trump’s attacks on the NFL will continue (30:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier analyze the unimpressive offensive line play in Week 3 (03:30), the myth of aging quarterbacks (08:45), the messy AFC East (21:00), the Carolina Panthers' defensive dilemmas (26:00), the Luke Falk–Sam Darnold matchup on Friday (34:30), and Donald Trump vs. the NFL (40:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 3 in the NFL, including how this weekend’s player protests created a real opportunity for meaningful change (03:00) and how the game on the field has become impossible to predict. Then the guys discuss why the Titans are who we thought they were (10:00), how the Patriots are the kings of making a play every time they need to (19:15), and how one Cowboys defender affects the game on every single down he plays (26:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why the tanking Bills have the best defense in the league (32:45). Finally, Robert and Kevin explore the rift between President Donald Trump and the players, and how it isn’t going away any time soon (45:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss the most memorable moments from Sunday's games (03:00), underperforming quarterback performances (05:45), impending story lines for this week (16:30), and wrap up by handing out some awards for Week 3 (25:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Kevin Clark and Robert Mays preview the four most intriguing matchups in Week 3 (04:00) and discuss the future of international games in the NFL (21:00). Michael Lombardi joins the show to examine the Texans going into New England (29:30) and Dallas playing the Cardinals (36:00). Then Danny Kelly calls in to give out some fantasy football dark horses (45:00). Finally, Kevin and Mays wrap up by predicting next week's NFL headlines (57:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the lack of leadership in Dallas (02:30), the statement made by the Lions defense (08:00), Ben McAdoo and the Giants offensive line (12:30), Sean Payton in September (16:00), and Mason Rudolph's draft stock (23:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark break down Week 2 in the NFL, including the reason why no one plays well in September (02:45), some serious flaws that the Patriots are facing (10:30), and where Drew Brees will play next season (hint: It’s NOT New Orleans) (13:45). Then, Kevin explains why the Cowboys will be just fine (18:00), Robert reveals his Ringer of the Week (20:00), and Danny Kelly joins the show to make a case for the Ravens as a Super Bowl contender (29:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin give their lasting impressions from Week 2, including how the NFL has a serious watchability problem (41:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Raiders obliterating the Jets (02:00), Pittsburgh's domination over Minnesota (07:00), a classic Patriot win (12:30), Jason Garrett's comments on Dak Prescott (24:00), and a big win for the Falcons over Green Bay (29:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays preview Week 2 in the NFL, including their favorite matchups (03:30), who could be the worst team in the league (25:00), and a new ceiling for the Jaguars (29:00). Then, Michael Lombardi joins to explain the underwhelming offense in Cincinnati (36:30), and Danny Kelly chimes in to praise the Chargers' defensive schemes (52:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin end the show predicting next week's biggest headlines (61:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier huddle up to discuss whether or not Trevor Siemian can save the Broncos (02:30), a new-look Raiders defense (05:00), a victorious yet unhappy Joe Flacco (13:30), and the top draft prospects in college football (19:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to a wild Week 1 in the NFL, including how the Cowboys regained their NFC contender status Sunday night (03:30) and how the Seahawks may have lost theirs (08:00). Then, the guys discuss how the Raiders and Marshawn Lynch are the perfect mix of fun and force (10:00), why running backs won’t play a role in playoff races this season (20:00), and how some lesser-known Ravens exposed the bumbling Bengals (30:00). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain why Le’Veon Bell struggled out of the gates against Cleveland (33:00) and Rodger Sherman helps the guys decide whether some Week 1 surprises were a fluke or not (42:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin point out some marquee matchups that we lost for this season this weekend (49:30), and how one glaring weakness could make for a long season leaguewide (51:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier react to the Sunday slate of Week 1 games. Topics include: Cowboys-Giants (1:26), Andy Dalton's donut (14:33), Le'Veon's lackluster return (23:15), and the Rams' rout (26:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark kick off their regular-season show by discussing the shocking Chiefs win over the Patriots (01:30) and why Kansas City will never be in perfect form again this season (05:00). Then the guys look at a possible NFC championship preview in Green Bay (09:30), how Dak Prescott’s true test is still to come (16:30), and why Aaron Donald should sit out the entire season (23:00). Also, Danny Kelly joins to explain why the numbers say Kirk Cousins may have a long day against an underrated Eagles defensive line (30:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer some story lines that will dominate NEXT week, including a warning for anyone who thinks the Patriots dynasty is ending (52:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the backlash from Eagles fans regarding Lombardi's comments on Doug Pederson (01:30), new Buccaneer T.J. Ward (13:30), and dividing snaps in Chicago (18:00), and then preview a few Week 1 matchups (24:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark answer the final four of 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including why Andrew Luck's absence could cost the Colts their season (03:45) and how one transaction from this weekend makes an NFC West team an instant Super Bowl contender (05:00). Then, the guys make their predictions for Coach of the Year (10:00), Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year (14:00), and MVP (24:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin pick all 12 playoff teams (31:30) and make their Super Bowl LII predictions (49:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the implications of the weekend’s big moves in football: what Andrew Luck’s shoulder injury means for the Colts (1:10), the Patriots’ motivations behind trading Jacoby Brissett for Phillip Dorsett (4:15), and the Seahawks’ rising Super Bowl chances after acquiring Sheldon Richardson (16:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark continue answering 33 Preseason Questions leading up to opening night, including how the Titans have revealed some secret weapons (03:00), why rookie quarterbacks are on the rise in Chicago and Kansas City (09:00), and how another soon-to-be-former Jet could be joining Brandon Marshall on the Giants (12:45). Then, The Ringer’s own Danny Kelly joins the show with a gripe about Russell Wilson (21:15) and a prediction about when the spread-offense bubble could burst (31:00). Finally, Robert and Kevin discuss what will be the story of this NFL season (41:15) and whether we’ve finally arrived in the new golden era of QBs (43:15). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices