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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 USA Today’s Jori Epstein, who takes us to Cowboys Time Travel Island and pitches Nora on why Dallas has constantly ended up in an injury conundrum. Will Nora join her on the island, or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Jori Epstein 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 are back to discuss how the NFL power rankings have shifted following Week 1. They start by talking about how it’s not time to panic about the Packers (3:39), before talking about the nightmare start for the Cowboys (12:20). Later, they discuss the Dolphins and other teams rising and falling in the rankings (21:34). Finally, they are joined by Steven Ruiz to talk about how his QB rankings will change after Week 1 (34:49). 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

Sheil and Ben get together to share their reactions to the Seahawks’ big win over the Broncos on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Next, they debate whether Justin Jefferson is really as good as he looked during the Vikings’ win over the Packers or if Green Bay just has a horrible defense (20:07). They then statistically dissect both Josh Allen’s and Patrick Mahomes’s Week 1 performances to show how their respective teams’ offensive schemes have improved since last season (33:25). Conversely, Ben is seeing deficiencies in Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense, (44:45) while Sheil predicts a dismal future for the Cowboys after Dak Prescott’s injury (56:51). They end the pod by delivering their weekly Extra Points (1:02:44). Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz are joined by Ben Solak to discuss the Buccaneers' road win over the Cowboys. They discuss their concern level for the Cowboys offense, especially now that Dak Prescott is reportedly going to miss a few weeks with an injury (3:50). Then, Steven and Nora run through a few winners and losers, such as the Chiefs, Bengals, Patriots, and more (25:29). 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 Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz preview Week 1, starting with the 'Monday Night Football' matchup between the Broncos and Seahawks (0:56). Then, they discuss what the headlines will be on Monday morning after Cowboys-Bucs, Raiders-Chargers, and more (26:15). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora, Ben, and Steven discuss the Bills' dominant 31-10 win over the Rams. They discuss Josh Allen’s impressive performance, the Rams defense, Matthew Stafford’s arm, and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Danny Kelly to pick the things they are most excited for in the 2022 season, including Russell Wilson in Denver (1:00), second-year quarterbacks (19:00), and Jerry Jones’s postgame press conferences (41:00). Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to ‘The Island’!  Nora Princiotti talks with a guest about an idea or topic that they feel strongly about, and the guest tries to persuade Nora to agree with them. Our first guest on ‘The Island’ is The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz, who tries to sell Nora on the idea that Trevor Lawrence will be a top-10 quarterback by the end of this NFL season. Will she join him on the island or sail elsewhere? Host: Nora Princiotti Guest: Steven Ruiz 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 get together to examine their preseason team power rankings one last time before Week 1 of the NFL season, with special focus on the Rams (3:11), Chargers (7:37), Cowboys (15:09), Titans (22:18), Dolphins (26:15), Raiders (30:29), and Seahawks (37:41) Finally, The Ringer's own Steven Ruiz joins the pod to discuss and debate his QB rankings.(42:20) Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Guest: Steven Ruiz Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Danny go through the hottest topics in the NFL including Russell Wilson’s new contract, Jimmy G staying in San Francisco, Justin Fields, the Jets, and more (00:46). Also, Sheil answers some of your listener mailbag questions (43:22). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Danny Kelly Associate Producer: Jessie Lopez Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz make their picks for which teams will make the NFL playoffs. They go division by division, starting in the AFC (0:54) before moving to the NFC (25:20). They finish by making their Super Bowl picks (50:37). Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Nora and Ben pick their award winners for the upcoming season.  Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Ben Solak and Nora Princiotti  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 start their conversation with Jimmy Garoppolo's new deal in San Francisco and discuss how this will affect Trey Lance's start to the NFL season. Next, they talk about Marcus Mariota and Carson Wentz and speculate how they will perform for their new teams in Atlanta and Washington, respectively.(8:39) They then examine some of the coaches around the league that are either taking on new roles with familiar teams, like Matt Patricia and Joe Judge in New England, or making their head coaching debuts, like Mike McDaniel in Miami and Josh McDaniels in Las Vegas.(19:16) Finally, they touch on the offensive changes in Pittsburgh and some of the exciting WR rookies like Garrett Wilson and Treylon Burks.(31:17) Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben ask the biggest questions that need to be answered for the upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After drafting the most watchable teams in the NFL last week, Danny Heifetz, Ben Solak, and Steven Ruiz return to draft and discuss the least watchable teams this season. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Benjamin Solak, and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Mike Wargon Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben go through their list of NFL MVP candidates and pick their potential winners for the upcoming season. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora Princiotti and Bryan Curtis discuss three of the biggest NFL media stories heading into the new season. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Bryan Curtis Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Austin examine some of the QBs in the middle of their rankings who may be operating under short leashes in the upcoming season. First they quickly touch on the "Dangerously Mid-Tier" group and talk about if Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill, or Derek Carr have received enough help from their respective organizations to make an elite jump. Next, they discuss the QBs at the "Flashy Good or Flashy Terrible" level like Kyler Murray (12:43), Jalen Hurts( 17:40), and Matt Ryan (21:33), and ponder if they'll be able to live up their lofty reputations this year. They end the pod by debating if quarterbacks like Daniel Jones (28:00), Jared Goff (30:50), Carson Wentz,(33:30) Baker Mayfield(36:07), and Jameis Winston (38:49) are able to transcend their criticisms and elevate their themselves above "Mostly Bad, Sometimes Good" status. Hosts: Jason Goff and Austin Gayle Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Production Assistance: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz kick off The Ringer's All In Week by discussing the All In-dex, which ranks every team based on how all in they are for this season. They talk about the delusional teams that are too all in and the teams that should be more all in. Hosts: Danny Heifetz and Steven Ruiz Associate Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nora and Lindsay share their thoughts on the news that Deshaun Watson has now been suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. They discuss Watson’s punishment, Watson and members of the Browns organization's press conferences, and more. Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Lindsay Jones Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices