The Ringer NFL Draft Show

Football is back (kind of), and the guys are picking their winners and losers from the first week of preseason games. They discuss Jaxson Dart being back in the medical tent (02:22), Jeremiyah Love’s ankle injury (07:42), DJ Moore’s promising start (16:51), Tua’s Falcons debut (37:45), Craig’s experience watching Deshaun Watson snaps (43:28), Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut in Klint Kubiak’s offense (48:27), and Jayden Daniels’s LSU jersey (01:25:13). (01:41:43) Millennial Bangers cannot be stopped. Craig is on a generational run. Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. The DRAFT for the Ringer Fantasy Football League will be streamed LIVE ON NETFLIX on August 29 at 11 a.m. PT. 3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 5. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/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, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone—not just dads—loves a deal. DK, Danny, and Craig identify the biggest values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, running through their patented Name Brand/Off Brand exercise just 27 days away from kickoff. Who is almond milk? Who is Baby Ruth? Who is Gildan? Only one way to find out: (01:48) Rashee Rice vs. Wan’Dale Robinson (10:27) Omarion Hampton vs. Kyren Williams/D’Andre Swift (21:32) JSN vs. Emeka Egbuka (27:50) A.J. Brown vs. Mike Evans (33:27) Nico Collins vs. Jayden Higgins (40:20) Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Quentin Johnston (48:51) Zay Flowers vs. DJ Moore (55:24) Harold Fanin vs. Isaiah Likely (01:04:09) Emails: Mike McCarthy vs. Sean Payton, Angel Rebrand Check out the Millennial Bangers playlist HERE Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, 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

People forget that the Colts led one of the best offenses in NFL history for the first half of last season. If Indiana Jones can happen, anything can happen. Here’s a list of our picks for the best candidates to have breakout offenses in 2026 and how to prepare accordingly for upcoming fantasy football drafts. (01:19) Remembering last year’s Colts (04:26) New Orleans Saints (15:19) Las Vegas Raiders (XX) Minnesota Vikings (XX) Atlanta Falcons (43:53) Tennessee Titans (01:07:07) Emails: More Australia travel and microwaves (01:23:33) You guessed it: Another Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd (https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd) Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com The Dog Stars only in theaters and IMAX August 28. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Injuries are spreading across the league like the plague. Craig’s best friend, Luther Burden III (01:35), is going to miss the rest of the offseason. The Lions' offensive line is managing an injury at center already (13:59), and Washington left tackle Laremy Tunsil (20:19) might be out for the year with a torn triceps. Running backs J.K. Dobbins and Christian McCaffrey (25:54) are missing practice now, too. Some quarterback questions: Who would you pick in a fight: Kirk Cousins or Maxx Crosby (32:34)? Is Carson Beck the future of the league (34:13)? The guys round out the show with Australia travel plans for Rams-49ers (52:56), the new worst jerseys of all time (01:00:41), another Will Levis blunder (01:03:36), and some emails (01:04:23). (00:00) Intro (01:35) WR Luther Burden III, Bears (13:59) C Cade Mays, Lions (20:19) OT Laremy Tunsil, Commanders (25:54) RB J.K. Dobbins, Broncos, and RB Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (32:34) Kirk Cousins vs. Maxx Crosby (34:13) Carson Beck Hall of Fame (52:56) Rams-49ers Australia travel, important Will Levis update, and emails!!! Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We still can’t get enough of The Seven’s Hottest NFL QB Rankings, so we made a smashcut of all the one-liners, laughs, and veneers into one electric bonus episode. Send this to your mom or your sister or your aunt, and may The Seven guide your hearts. (00:49) Honorable Mentions (19:10) Nos. 13-16 (37:26) Nos. 9-12 (55:03) Nos. 5-8 (01:19:04) Nos. 1-4 Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3:: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 5. Email us punishment ideas for Year 2 of The Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com (https://www.verizon.com/) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stefon Diggs is a Commander (02:32)! Are you buying or selling? What does Diggs mean for Jayden Daniels? The guys also provide important updates on the large, looming electrical substation within arm’s reach of the 49ers’ practice field (10:25) before getting to their XX rules to win your 2026 fantasy football league (19:41). Then Bill Simmons joins the show to pitch a new fantasy football idea (01:03:11). Intro (00:00) Stefon Diggs (02:32) SF substation (10:25) XX rules to win your league (19:41) Bill Simmons throws "grenades" at the guys (01:03:11) Another Millennial Banger (01:35:54) Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 5. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: [email protected] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com (https://www.verizon.com/) Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Bill Simmons Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off the show by discussing the contract extensions that Bijan Robinson (03:02) and Zay Flowers (03:57) received. What does this mean for Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in? Does this big-money deal change how we view Flowers’ role in Baltimore’s offense? After a recap of the latest NFL news, the guys present the players that are the hardest to rank in fantasy this season (15:10). Justin Jefferson (15:24)CeeDee Lamb (21:13)ChatGPT Jerry Jones Sun Chart (27:42)Ladd McConkey (33:24)DeVonta Smith (40:47)Alec Pierce (47:04)Quinshon Judkins (54:56)Parker Washington (01:01:39) Finally, we read some emails—including one from a former pen salesman who weighs in on the Heifetz-Jackie debate (01:06:08). Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated August 3): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Training camp is underway, and the guys are digging through the biggest stories out of the first week of practices. Are the 49ers cursed (02:58)? How much impact is the substation (which looms over every 49ers practice) having on these injuries? After they break down Ricky Pearsall’s season-ending surgery, Heifetz expresses his concerns about the 2024 wide receiver class (16:14). Then, it looks like Aaron Donald is trending toward returning to the Rams to play alongside Myles Garrett this season (30:59). Is Los Angeles ruining sports? Michael Penix Jr. could be out for another month (39:22). What would a Tua-led Falcons team look like for fantasy? Then, at long last, the guys are joined by ESPN’s Mina Kimes to reveal the top four in the Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:01:30). After they reveal the winner of the rankings and thank Lorne, Heifetz reveals a new theme month after the triumph of Millennial Bangers. Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 3. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated August 3): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 4. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some defensive tackle news to hit before the adventure begins: Jalen Carter got PAID (02:14), and Vita Vea wants out of Tampa Bay (09:53). Oh, and DK has takes on Madison Beer’s stance in her engagement announcement Instagram carousel with Justin Herbert (14:51). Then, the lads venture out on their ship yearning for sweet, beautiful sirens they can’t resist in fantasy football this season (22:22) and the ones they’re avoiding with wax in their ears all training camp (38:00). They also each pick their “Go Home to Your Wife” guy in honor of Odysseus (01:05:20). When they eventually get off the boat, the boys first run through an emailer's breakfast ham (01:17:59). Then, they get in the middle of a Heifetz-Jackie argument about pens (01:21:29) before the second-ever meeting for Ringer Movie Club, where Craig and Heifetz can bully DK over 'Kingpin' (01:27:44). Finally, they close the ‘sode with takes on ‘The Odyssey’ (01:48:16). Heifetz has strong, contrarian opinions, as one would expect. (00:00) Intro (02:14) Jalen Carter, Vita Vea, and Madison Beer updates (22:22) Sirens we can’t resist (38:00) Sirens we’re avoiding with wax in our ears (01:05:20) The best “Go Home to Your Wife” Guys (01:17:59) Emails!!! (01:21:29) Jackie and Heifetz argued about pens (01:27:44) Ringer Movie Club: 'Kingpin' (01:48:16) Takes on 'The Odyssey' (01:57:13) Craig’s final Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, we’re looking for more Name Brand rebrand projects and punishment ideas for Year 2 of The Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: [email protected] 3. 'Transformers' and 'Kingpin' were phenomenal meetings, but now DK wants to end it all? Include “Bill Murray” in your comment below to use your voice to #KeepMovieClubAlive. 4. DK ALERT. DK ALERT. That’s right. DK joined the Discord. Don’t miss out: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5.. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig is back!! He and the Dannys to hit their 2026 running back rankings, tiers, and sleepers, along with nos. 5-8 in the Hottest NFL QB Rankings. (00:00) Intro (05:01) Tier 1: Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson (10:12) Tier 2: CMC, JT, and James Cook (20:12) Tier 3: Ashton Jeanty, Saquon Barkley, and Derrick Henry (01:24:03) Hottest NFL QB Rankings: No. 5-8 (01:49:41) Craig’s latest Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues for one more episode, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: [email protected] 3. Movie club is coming back eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' before the gang does to make sure you’re ready to rock and roll. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s right, we’re doing sequels now. Josh and Hayden keep the sleepers conversation going with DK and Heifetz for Part 2 of the epic. Kyler Murray (01:33) is far and away in the best situation of his career. Then they discuss several players on the Commanders (13:19), Giants (24:31), and Chargers (39;11), before the convo steers towards naming random NFL players in July and evolves into dissecting T-Pain’s catalog. (00:00) Intro (01:33) Everyone at once: Kyler Murray (13:19) Norris and DK: Scary Terry (and Chig?) (20:51) Commanders, Giants, and Chargers (Oh my!) (52:05) Big, fast Packer (56:27) Scootin’ Tuten Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for Year 2 of The Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: [email protected] 3. Movie club is coming back— eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' to make sure you’re ready to rock whenever we figure that out, with Craig’s Hawaiian adventures ongoing. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5.. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig is out bucket-mogging locals in Hawaii, so the show opens with Heifetz and DK arguing about what the episode is going to be about in front of Yahoo’s Hayden Winks and Josh Norris. Hayden is buying everyone’s Kyle Pitts (04:45) stock. Josh makes the case for Sean Payton’s newest playmaker (13:41). DK is getting all hopped up over Ricky Pearsall (19:50) again. Buy the dip on megastars like Saquon Barkley (27:44) and A.J. Brown (33:11). Then, DK and Heifetz run through some emails about Usain Bolt, hot sauce, and more hockey history (47:45). (00:00) Intro (04:45) Winks: An RFFS legend (derogatory) (13:41) Norris: Craig’s nemesis (19:50) DK: Hopefully healthy Ricky Pearsall (27:44) Norris: Sleeper Saquon?! (33:11) Heifetz: Swole Batman (39:43) Emails!!! Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Email us: mailto:[email protected] 3. Movie club is coming back eventually. Watch 'Kingpin' to make sure you’re ready to rock whenever we figure that out, with Craig’s Hawaiian adventures ongoing. 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 5. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason 6. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. DK is a huge Instagram guy, a star even. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Danny Kelly Guests: Hayden Winks and Josh Norris Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, 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 http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tier 1 (09:31) wide receivers are obvious if you can trust Steve-O, and the first-rounders in Tier 2 (14:29) should be high-floor producers. Where it gets wild is in Tier 3 (18:26), with the sexy, unreliable alphas. Buyer beware. Then Tier 4 (28:25) is a slop of 16 (maybe 18) guys. Craig thinks Luther Burden III is him. Heifetz wants nothing to do with Burden or Zay Flowers or Chris Olave. Tiers 5 and 6 (59:48) become guys just naming guys (complimentary). Ricky Pearsall. Jayden Reed. Parker Washington. Matthew Golden. Xavier Worthy. Denzel Boston. Khalil Shakir. AD Mitchell. Travis Hunter. Then, finally, we get to nos. 9-12 in The Seven’s Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:01:22). Another boyish cutie. A shocking salt-and-pepper DILF at no. 11. First-team All-Aura breaks the top 10, plus the fourth and final former no. 1 pick in the pack. Mmm, mmm, mmmm. The thank-yous run into another Millennial Banger from Craig. Culture peaked in 2010. (00:00) Intro (09:31) Tier 1: True WR1 potential (14:29) Tier 2: First-round-caliber guys (18:26) Tier 3: Sexy and unreliable alphas (28:25) Tier 4: 16-18 guys we don’t know what to do with (59:48) Tiers 5 and 6: Requires faith (01:01:22) Hottest NFL QB Rankings: Nos. 9-12 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Tickets are on sale now. Get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues, and we’re looking for the best examples of famous people with perfect names. Email us: [email protected] 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Allen (04:18) is in a tier by himself as the top fantasy football quarterback going into the 2026 NFL season, but where do the best of the rest fit in? Are Drake Maye and Lamar Jackson (16:30) the only two QBs after Allen that belong in Tier 2? Who is the best signal-caller in Tier 3 (33:47), and which quarterbacks outside the top 10 are worth a lifer (56:51)? Listen through Craig’s next Millennial Banger to get the full quarterback rankings, tiers, and sleepers, more hockey history (01:20:14), and DK’s aggressive stance on 'Transformers' as part of our first-ever Summer Movie Club (01:25:52). (00:00) Intro (04:18) Tier 1: Josh Allen by himself (16:30) Tier 2: Drake and Lamar (33:47) Tier 3: Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Dragonriders, etc. (01:10:26) Tier 4: Malik Willis and other misfits (01:25:52) Summer Movie Club: 'Transformers' 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27 2026. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 15 at NOON PACIFIC TIME (much to Heifetz’s chagrin). You can get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues. Email him your recommendations: [email protected] 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brock Bowers and Trey McBride (09:56) are best in class regardless of situations. But where do you stand on sophomores Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren (18:41)? Should Tucker Kraft (27:41) be in the second tier? Keep listening to find out where DK would take Kyle Pitts (33:27) in the privacy of his own home, all of the tight ends that play more than Dalton Kincaid (46:22), and the first four quarterbacks on The Seven’s list of the (sexy? sweet?)16 Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:02:24). We also get into more hockey history (01:22:42) and Craig drops another Millennial Banger. (00:00) Intro (09:56) Tier 1: Bowers and McBride (18:41) Tier 2: Two rookies and (maybe) Tucker Kraft (33:20) Tier 3: Dead Zone (43:27) Tier 4: Some part-time TEs and a bunch of old guys (52:41) Tier 5: Everyone else that matters (01:02:24) Nos. 16-13 of The Seven’s Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:22:42) More hockey history Reminders 1. LIVE SHOW COMING NEXT MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at the Fonda Theater in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 15, at NOON PACIFIC TIME (much to Heifetz’s chagrin). You can get all details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go go go. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Also, Craig’s Millennial Bangers Month continues. Email him your recommendations: [email protected] 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DK has an old sailor tattoo rotting on his arm that reads “Volume Is King” (03:12) under a rusted anchor. So many quarterbacks can run now that Craig is starting to doubt a five-year tattoo (11:25). Watch 'Wild Hogs' to connect properly with DK’s years-old chest tattoo (18:24); Heifetz will always buy the dip (45:29). Dive in to get the full list of the crew’s Summer 2026 Memento Tattoos, new Polaroids to add to the catalog (48:49), Monster Energy Big 12 (01:07:59), and USMNT’s embarrassing World Cup exit (01:10:34). Craig also continued his Millennial Banger takeover of DK’s band mentions after shocking the world with Usher’s "Love in This Club" on Monday’s episode. Write all of this down! Make sure to write all of this down. (00:00) Intro (02:52) Summer 2026 Memento Tattoos (48:53) Craig’s WR upside equation and other Polaroids (01:10:34) USMNT blowout loss recap (01:23:35) Emails: Jug is reborn and Gordie Howe lore Reminders 1. Go to @ringerfantasyfootball (https://www.instagram.com/ringerfantasyfootball/) on Instagram and comment your Summer 2026 Memento Tattoo on our pinned IG post. 2. Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the 2026 Hottest NFL QB Rankings. mailto:[email protected] 3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd 4. Bookmark our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (last updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots reunited Mike Vrabel with AJ Brown (03:41). The Chiefs signed Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker (14:01) away from the Seahawks. Mike Evans (23:07) is the new obvious target leader with Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco. Kirk Cousins (31:14), Tua Tagovailoa (39:20), Malik Willis (46:28), and Kyler Murray (01:00:45) are all quarterbacking new teams. The boys discuss the best NFL players on new teams before unveiling The Seven's (blessed be) honorable mentions for the inaugural Hottest NFL QB Rankings (01:31:02). (00:00) Intro (03:41) WR AJ Brown, Patriots (14:01) RB Kenneth Walker, Chiefs (23:07) WR Mike Evans, Bucs (31:14) QB Kirk Cousins, Raiders (39:20) QB Tua Tagovailoa, Falcons (46:28) QB Malik Willis, Dolphins (55:00) WR Jaylen Waddle, Broncos (01:00:45) QB Kyler Murray, Vikings (01:09:11) RB Travis Etienne, Saints (01:15:37) RB David Montgomery, Texans (01:19:04) WR DJ Moore, Bears (01:23:19) Steelers Triple Bang: Michael Pittman, Rico Dowdle, and Kenneth Gainwell (now on the Bucs) (01:31:02) Hottest NFL QB Rankings: Honorable Mentions Reminder: Our prayers to The Seven continue. Please gift us your wisdom for the Hottest NFL QB Rankings. [email protected] Movie Club Coming: Autobots, roll out. Watch ‘Transformers’ before DK does to make sure you’re good to go for the first meeting coming up after the holiday weekend. Discord Link: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd Our 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Last Updated May 7): https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heifetz opens the pod up with some aggressive Taylor Swift takes (01:26), because of course. After DH empties the bag, the guys give updates on Brandon Aiyuk (09:13) and Terrion Arnold (13:29). Then, the World Cup gets the lads talking footy (31:39) before Craig can’t talk himself into LeBron James joining forces with the Warriors for Expendables 5 (51:34). Emails: The guys compare Wayne Gretzky to Myles Garrett (01:04:51), unpack more evidence of Joe Burrow’s appeal to lesbians (01:13:20), and more. Things eventually devolve into Arnold Schwarzenegger impressions (01:40:39). Reminder: We are calling out to The Seven for your Hottest NFL QB rankings. Also, emails about pirates, LeBron, and blind spots. [email protected] Movie Club Coming: Autobots, roll out. Watch 'Transformers' before DK does to join the club meeting coming soon. (01:26) Heifetz has aggressive Taylor Swift takes (of course) (09:13) More weird Brandon Aiyuk news (13:29) Lions release 2024 first-rounder Terrion Arnold (31:39) The World Cup gets the lads talking footy (51:34) Craig can’t talk himself into LeBron James to the Warriors (01:04:51) Wayne Gretzky was the GOAT trade piece (01:13:20) More on Joe Burrow’s appeal to lesbians (01:17:43) More bear drama from the Turtle Back Zoo (01:22:40) Heifetz bar crawled as Shrek Discord link: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Nikhil Behal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick the show off with a much-needed Brandon Aiyuk update (01:55), a tribute to Russell Wilson’s retirement, and details on new contracts for Patrick Mahomes and Christian Watson. Heifetz also had to bring up the Odell Beckham Jr. redemption tour with the Giants. (Spoiler: He’s terrified.) The lads also check in on a bunch of other stuff like pirates (01:05:48) and Jameson Williams’s new home (43:32) before hitting some emails (01:09:26). Reminders: We’re sending a request up to The Seven for their lists for The Hottest NFL QB Rankings. Please email us your lists at [email protected]. We send our blessings. We’re also looking for anything on pirates and new dad advice. Ghosts, chodes, all welcome. (00:00) Intro (01:57) Brandon Aiyuk (13:27) Russell Wilson retires (27:14) Patrick Mahomes signs $500 million contract (43:32) Jameson Williams bought a house (01:05:48) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Follow Aunt Jan on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@janclare.64 Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Nikhil Behal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are back from a three-week hiatus to catch up on the biggest NFL news, starting with the Rams’ blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett. They break down what it means for the NFC, debate the Rams’ aggressive team-building philosophy, and react to a whirlwind month of offseason chaos. (00:00) Intro (02:05) Myles Garrett to Rams (40:35) Brendan Sorsby Saga (01:00:03) Emails (01:23:42) Knicks are NBA Champions Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys return for Part 2 of their Top 26 Players Under 26 rankings, counting down the top 13 young stars in the NFL. They debate Malik Nabers’s outlook, rank the next wave of fantasy cornerstones, and present a special request to The Seven. (00:00) Intro (00:56) PSA for The Seven (05:28) Nos. 13-7 for the Top 26 Under 26 (32:33) Nos. 6-1 Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys kick off Part 1 of their countdown of the top 26 NFL skill players under 26, debating dynasty value, young stars, and future franchise cornerstones. Plus, an all-time J.J. McCarthy quote sends the conversation completely off the rails.(00:00) Intro(02:24) J.J. McCarthy is off to a weird start(09:31) Honorable mentions for the top 26 under 26(15:54) Nos. 26-20(35:33) Nos. 19-14(56:18) EmailsDiscord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrauCheck out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseasonEmail us! [email protected]: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AJ Brown has FINALLY been traded to the New England Patriots. The guys recorded an emergency reaction before the news even dropped to get all of their takes on how this affects the Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts, the new-look Eagles offense and more.Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrauCheck out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseasonEmail us! [email protected]: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s safe to say Heifetz’s Giants had a bad week. Jaxson Dart (AKA J6) is hanging out with Donald Trump, Joe Schoen’s cuck chair isn’t going anywhere, and there’s no good injury news for Malik Nabers. But the guys couldn’t spend the entire show laughing at the Giants. They also go over the most breakable NFL records and some listener emails on YouTube voice, more nut kicks, Charley Pride, and the 1897 Cleveland Spiders. (00:00) Intro (01:40) NYG Implosion (17:56) Record Breakers (01:04:54) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys build the ultimate “Don’t Get Divorced” Draft, breaking down which 2026 NFL schedule slates, holiday games, and international matchups are must-watches—and which ones are worth skipping for real life. Plus: Aaron Rodgers–to-Pittsburgh fallout, football calendar chaos, and classic offseason brain. (00:00) Intro (02:26) Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers (12:11) NFL Schedule Draft (54:54) Bryan Johnson (01:01:31) Heifetz's Wedding Recap Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys spiral through “cognitive push-ups,” James Bond trivia, Tony Soprano recall battles, and the greatest hockey player names of all time—including the legendary Jimbob Ghostkeeper. Plus: lavender vanilla matcha allegations. (00:00) Intro (01:04) Mailbag (31:36) Bud Grant (51:47) Wife advice (01:10:43) Lifetime supplies Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason Email us! [email protected] Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys open up the annual Listener Take Purge and spiral through Patrick Mahomes ACL panic, Jayden Daniels regression fears, whether running backs deserve more money, and the terrifying possibility that Aaron Rodgers’ mysterious wife might not even be real. Plus: Jaxson Dart concern levels, Malik Nabers doomcasting, anti–tush push propaganda, and the most unhinged fantasy football confessions the Discord could produce. (00:00) Intro (03:29) Listener Take Purge: Football (35:57) Sidequest: Baseball, Tennis, and Golf (57:17) Listener Take Purge: Non-Football Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys unveil their way-too-early 2026 fantasy rankings, debating Bijan vs. Gibbs at no. 1, whether Christian McCaffrey is fantasy football Russian roulette, and whether Seahawks superstar JSN is already the WR2 overall. Plus: Puka Nacua chaos, Jonathan Taylor truthers, fantasy draft brain in May, and a special segment with Jordan Ritter Conn at the end. (00:00) Intro (02:17) Fantasy rankings: Tier 1 (08:38) Tier 2 (33:00) Tier 3 (01:00:06) Emails: Chode v. Taint I (01:12:07) Jordan Ritter Conn interview Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Guest: Jordan Ritter Conn Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show is back with our favorite rookie landing spots and 2026 dynasty superflex rankings. Why did [redacted] trade new Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love for scraps? Should Ty Simpson go third overall after Love and Fernando Mendoza? What’s the right price for Jadarian Price? Craig and Heifetz have no idea what to do with their first-round dynasty picks. DK is getting JJ McCarthy chills with Simpson, and he wants no part of the Jonah Coleman-Sean Payton experience. None of it. Also, no one knows how to pronounce Jeremy even though it’s our job to hunt down silent e’s, and we have an important update on the Seahawks fan’s nuts. (00:00) Intro (01:56) Dynasty (05:07) Tier 1 - The worst dynasty trade of all time? (23:49) Fantasy Court (27:44) Tier 2 (41:13 Tier 3 (01:00:54) Tier 4 (01:12:07) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys open with classic nonsense before diving into their first-ever “Draft the Draft,” debating which teams actually crushed it. They also break down the bizarre Ty Simpson–Rams saga and what it means for the league. (00:00) Intro (01:15) Steelers tag Aaron Rodgers with the right of first refusal (06:23) Ty Simpson (14:33) Draft Draft (01:43:13) Emails Discord link: https://discord.gg/Ge8bbYHrau Check out The Ringer’s 2026 NFL Draft Guide: https://theringer.com/nfl-draft/2026/big-board#content Email us! [email protected] Shop Amazon and save the everyday. Visit amazon.com today. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Austin Gayle, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, and Cameron Dinwiddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices