The Ringer Nfl Show

Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Cleveland Browns' dominating win over the Cincinnati Bengals on 'Monday Night Football.' Then Sheil sends a heartfelt apology to Pete Carroll while Ben explains why the Bears sending Roquan Smith to the Ravens is just step zero of their rebuild.(10:38) Next, they talk about the NFC teams that are most likely to make it to championship weekend and give some much deserved flowers to Carolina Panthers QB P.J. Walker.(31:15) They end the pod by trying to figure out what's going on with Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville and Ben uses this week's extra point to detail his trade deadline wishlist.(45:11) Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the 49ers' impressive performance on the road against the Rams (0:51). Then, Ben stays to discuss the crazy game in the NFC South that saw the Falcons beat the Panthers in overtime (26:02). Then, Nora and Steven get to their winners and losers from Week 8, including the Dolphins, Jets, Titans, and more (36:29). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny, Ben, and Steven start with the game plan and discuss what the Giants and Seahawks have done to get off to their surprisingly good starts this season(2:20). They also discuss whether the Giants should re-sign Daniel Jones. Then, they predict Monday morning's headlines for Packers-Bills, Niners-Rams, Patriots-Jets, and more (26:25). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sheil is joined by Underdog Fantasy’s Josh Norris to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the future for five different teams. They discuss what the future holds for the Patriots QBs (3:00), and wonder what sort of success the Colts will have with Sam Ehlinger as their quarterback (11:00). Then, they choose the most likely ending to the Broncos' (21:00) and Giants' (28:00) seasons, and share their thoughts on whether Aaron Rodgers could be on his way out of Green Bay (38:00). Finally, Sheil and Josh close the show by answering your mailbag questions (49:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email TheScrambleMailbag@Gmail.com for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Josh Norris Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Lindsay Jones, who explains her reasoning for why the NFL should get rid of the trade deadline. Will Nora join her on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 7. First, they discuss who is the fourth-best team in the league (02:12). Then, they break down why the resurgent offenses of the Bengals (06:10) and Raiders (14:06) may lift them up the rankings as the season continues. Also, they try to make sense of where the Chargers are heading into the bye week (25:23). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to talk about this week’s QB rankings, and the future of quarterbacks such as Ryan Tannehill and Justin Fields (44:19). Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Bears' shocking win over the Patriots on 'Monday Night Football.' Ben then explains why we should put an asterisk on all the talk about the Cincinnati Bengals' suddenly refocused offensive scheme (10:38). Next, Sheil names the NFL teams that should be calling the Patriots about Mac Jones while Ben tries to fix the Colts with a mobile quarterback (20:43). They end the pod by exposing the Chargers' and Falcons' anemic output and delivering the weekly extra point (42:01). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to discuss the Chiefs' win over the Niners(2:35). Then, Nora and Steven pick their winners and losers for the week, including the Seahawks, Bengals, Colts, and more (25:33). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny, Ben, and Steven didn’t pick a game of the week. So instead they predicted Monday morning headlines for a bunch of games, including the Super Bowl rematch between the Niners and Chiefs, Dak Prescott returning against the Lions, and much more. Toward the end, they discuss what kind of impact offensive-line play has had on teams that are overachieving, compared to teams that are underachieving (42:35). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Steven Ruiz, and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Danny Kelly to explore five mock trades that benefit both teams. They propose trades for Christian McCaffrey (2:00), David Montgomery (10:00), Chase Claypool (15:00), Kendrick Bourne (25:00), and Darius Slayton (31:00) and share other teams that may also have interest. Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email TheScrambleMailbag@Gmail.com for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman, who came up with a comprehensive plan to improve ‘Thursday Night Football.’ Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Rodger Sherman Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin is joined by former NFL receiver James Jones to discuss the how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 6. They start by discussing the Giants and if they are as good as their record indicates (1:41). Then, they break down why the Ravens should still be optimistic about their season (8:11). Later, Steven Ruiz joins the show to talk about why he still doesn’t trust the Vikings (19:05), before discussing his QB rankings, and how the Patriots and Cowboys can learn from what has happened with Bailey Zappe and Cooper Rush (38:03). Host: Austin Gayle Guests: James Jones and Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sheil kick off the pod by sharing their reactions to the Chargers’ clunky win over the Broncos on 'Monday Night Football.' Next, they break down the mismanagement of the Arizona Cardinals—from coaching decisions, on-field performance, to the front office—and how the team as presently constructed cannot be run back (12:00). They then examine Tampa Bay’s offensive philosophy (19:21), tip their caps to the OG coaches of the league (27:35), and raise concerns regarding the Browns defense (35:04). They end the pod by discussing the Jets’ potential QB decision in the offseason (44:32), and the weekly extra point by Ben (51:07). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Steven are joined by Ben Solak to recap the Bills' impressive victory over the Chiefs. They discuss the impact of Von Miller, what made the difference in the game, and look ahead to potential meetings between these two down the line (2:02). Then, Nora and Steven discuss their winners and losers, including the Vikings, Jags, the NFC West, and more (26:13). Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny, Ben, and Steven start by previewing one of the biggest games of the season between the Bills and Chiefs (1:20). Then they discuss how one might try to stop these elite QB’s. Later on they predict the Monday morning headlines for Eagles-Cowboys, Giants-Ravens, and more (19:05). They wrap up by holding a funeral for the Carolina Panthers season (45:37). Hosts: Benjamin Solak, Danny Heifetz, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Producer: Eduardo Ocampo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by The Ringer’s Nora Princiotti to follow up on the biggest offseason trades and coaching hires and rank how the teams are feeling five weeks into the season. They discuss the quarterbacks (4:00) and wide receivers (14:00) who changed teams and choose the best and worst new head coaches (25:00). Finally, they close the show by answering some mailbag questions (40:00). Do you have a question for Sheil? Email TheScrambleMailbag@Gmail.com for a chance to have your question answered on the show. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Nora Princiotti Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’! Each week a guest tries to persuade Nora Princiotti to agree with an argument they feel strongly about. This week’s guest is The Ringer’s Ben Solak, who argues all the reasons you shouldn’t hire a college coach for the NFL. Will Nora join him on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 5. First, they discuss the Jets and Giants and if their impressive wins should change how we view them (3:01). Then, Jason tells Austin why he’s too high on the Dolphins and the Bengals (15:40), before discussing the Panthers and what went wrong for Matt Rhule (27:49). Next, they break down why the Packers are the biggest fallers in this week’s rankings (34:03). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss some of the movement on this week’s QB rankings, and who would he rather have, Zach Wilson or Daniel Jones (45:13)? Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben and Sheil get together to share their reactions to the Chiefs' thrilling win over the Raiders on 'Monday Night Football.' Next, they dive deep into the mismanagement of the narrative surrounding the Tua Tagovailoa concussion, and how some recent tweaks by the league in response—notably a sudden rash of questionable roughing the passer penalties—could ultimately hurt the product on the field.(9:37) Then, they heap praise on the Giants' coaching staff, try to help out the Commanders, and attempt to ease any concerns about the struggling Rams.(18:01) They end the pod with a declaration about Josh Allen from Ben and the weekly extra point by Sheil.(43:10) Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Steven, and Ben get together to share their reactions to the Baltimore Ravens' impressive win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They discuss the advantages of having a kicker like Justin Tucker, go through the Bengals' receiver struggles, and examine John Harbaugh's fourth-down decision-making. Then, Steven and Nora then go over their winners and losers from the week, which include the Jets, Rams, Saints, and more.(25:16) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Guest: Ben Solak Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices