The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Don’t press that dial. It’s Power Hour time, baby. Danny, Danny, and Craig power rank something new every week, and with four NFL weeks already in the books, this time they’re going over all of their quarter-season awards.

(00:00) Intro

(01:25) 'MNF' Recap: Falcons Blow Out Saints With B-Rob Combo

(12:14) Lane Johnson retired!

Power Hour: Quarter-Season Awards

(19:25) Fantasy MVP

(21:51) Fantasy Murderer

(24:34) Most Pleasant Surprise

(27:03) Biggest Perception Changes (Complimentary)

(31:01) Biggest Perception Changes (Derogatory)

(34:07) Player Who Is Going to Haunt Us

(38:55) Best QB Pick of the Year (So Far)

(43:46) Best RB

(46:05) Best WR

(48:32) Worst WR

(50;47) Best TE

(53:11) New Household Name Inductee

(01:07:36) Fantasy Court + Emails!

(01:27:09) Thank You, Lorne! And more songs we’re embarrassed to play with our windows down at a red light.

Reminders/Hyperlinks:

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠⁠.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for the referee fantasy league, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts!

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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It’s Keon Coleman and Mike Gesicki SHOWDOWN TIME. Danny, Danny, and Craig hit trivia, must-add players at every position, another crazy job title, and more ahead of NFL Week 5.

(00:00) Intro

(02:18) Waivers: RB

(13:49) Waivers: WR

(32:15) Waivers: TE

(40:30) Waivers: QB and D/ST

(53:44) Emails!

(01:04:06) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders/hyperlinks:

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠⁠.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

4. Email us at [email protected] with ideas for the referee fantasy league, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts!

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan torched a very, very bad Lions defense to lead the Panthers to a 32-26 win on Sunday Night Football. The Chargers are dead. Drake Maye be all the way back. The Eagles are a mess. Ben Johnson is a mad man. Lock all the way in for the DDC to run through all of the Sunday games from Week 2.

(00:00) Intro

(01:22) SNF: BY and T-Mac cruise to easy win over Lions, 32-26

(14:01) Winners and Losers

(41:37) PROBLEM of the Day

(52:58) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.

(01:07:56) Fart or Shart

(01:18:02) Intrusive Thoughts

(01:26:39) Quote of the Day

(01:33:01) Worst Ref/Coach Decision of the Day

(01:35:20) Debutante Ball Coming Out Party

(01:37:15) Two Players Who Outscored Saquon Barkley and a Lie

(01:38:48) Burn Book

(01:50:32) Thank You, Lorne!

Reminders/Hyperlinks:

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on⁠ Instagram⁠,⁠ TikTok⁠, and⁠ YouTube⁠. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on⁠ @dannyheifetz⁠.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

4. Email us at [email protected] ideas for the referee fantasy league, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts!

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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.

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Jerry Jones can’t stop buying low on Pittsburgh Steelers. The Dallas Cowboys traded a 2028 second-rounder and a conditional sixth for Joey Porter Jr. The DDC all agree Pittsburgh lost the trade (01:06), but Craig cheers up quickly discussing Mike Tomlin’s Minecraft city (10:31) before the gang starts previewing Week 4 with one stat for every game.

(19:23) Colts at Commanders

(23:58) Broncos at 49ers

(28:30) Jaguars at Bengals

(33:35) Chiefs at Raiders

(38:10) Rams at Eagles

(41:48) Packers at Buccaneers

(49:24) Cowboys at Texans

(51:21) Chargers at Seahawks

(59:24) Patriots at Bills

(01:04:54) Jets at Bears

(01:10:34) Lions at Panthers

(01:14:28) Falcons at Saints

(01:18:06) Dolphins at Vikings

(01:21:05) Titans at Ravens

(01:24:16) Cardinals at Giants

(01:35:10) HAPPY BIRTHDAY DK!!!

(01:42:07) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders/Hyperlinks:

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

4. Email us at [email protected] trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts!

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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. 

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Ben Johnson and Case Keenum clobbered the Eagles, 27-7. It’s so over for Philly, but we’re so back with Power Hour, where Danny, Danny, and Craig power rank … something!

For the second time in two weeks, the DDC rank their favorite fantasy football buy-lows (and sell-lows) to trade for (or trade away) ahead of Week 4.

(17:23) RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles

(19:53) TE Colston Loveland, Bears

(22:28) WR Ladd McConkey, Chargers

(26:07) WR Malik Nabers, Giants

(30:19) WR Jaylen Waddle, Broncos

(33:17) QB Drake Maye and RBs TreVeyon Henderson & Rhamondre Stevenson

(36:41) RB Omarion Hampton, Chargers

(39:51) WR DK Metcalf, Steelers

(43:06) RB Jadarian Price, Seahawks

(46:59) TE Tucker Kraft, Packers

(49:34) WR Courtland Sutton, Broncos

(01:01:13) Fantasy Court

(01:13:42) Emails

(01:21:49) Thank you, Lorne! And goodbye '80s Month :( 

Reminders/Hyperlinks: 

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

4. Email us at [email protected] your October music month submissions, trivia, fantasy courts, and your breakfasts!

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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J.J. McCarthy is a New York Giant, and Heifetz … likes it?! Plus, Braelon Allen SHOWDOWN TIME, Kenyon Sadiq recognition, Morgan & Morgan marketing spending, and the Extreme Cowboy Hall of Fame. The DDC are fired up and ready for SHOWDOWN TIME with must-add players at each position ahead of Week 4.

(00:00) Intro

(13:43) Waivers: Running back

(28:04) Waivers: Wide receiver

(38:32) Waivers: Tight end

(47:38) Waivers: Quarterback and defense

(49:52) Emails!!

(58:50) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders/hyperlinks:

1. Our weekly fantasy rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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.

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MAYE-DAY! MAYE-DAY! Heifetz thinks Drake Maye is broken. Jaylen Waddle is breaking DK. The Chargers have ruined Craig’s life. . Brock Purdy is a PROBLEM. Geno Smith is so back. It’s so over for the Bucs. Kyle Pitts is the TE60 on the season. Lock in for Danny, Danny, and Craig running through all of the Sunday games from Week 2.

(00:00) Intro

(01:34) SNF: Broncos steal 30-26 comeback win over Rams

(15:25) Winners and Losers

(56:43) PROBLEM of the Day

(01:12:12) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.

(01:28:38) Fart or Shart

(01:32:32) Intrusive Thoughts

(01:35:53) Colston Loveland Cuck Corner

(01:37:12) Quote of the Day

(01:41:02) Worst Coach Decision of the Day

(01:43:38) Two Tight Ends Who Outscored Kyle Pitts and a Lie

(01:46:48) Burn Book

(01:50:02) Thank You, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. FANTASY RANKINGS: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, 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.

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It’s Week 3! Drew Lock, Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, and Case Keenum could all play football this week. Heifetz, DK, and Craig are previewing every game and presenting one key stat for each matchup.

(02:58) Bengals at Steelers

(08:28) Seahawks at Commanders

(16:47) Texans at Colts

(23:48) Chargers at Bills

(32:38) Panthers at Browns

(34:58) Jets at Lions

(38:56) Chiefs at Dolphins

(40:06) Patriots at Jaguars

(43:44) Titans at Giants

(52:53) Cardinals at 49ers

(59:51) Vikings at Buccaneers

(01:02:19) Ravens vs. Cowboys

(01:07:16) Raiders at Saints

(01:09:05) Rams at Broncos

(01:13:46) Eagles at Bears

(01:16:13) Ringer 107

(01:20:50) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 23: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

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.

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Heifetz is cycling through the five stages of grief as Giants QB Jaxson Dart will possibly miss the entire season after suffering a knee injury during their blowout loss against the Rams in Los Angeles on 'MNF.'

DH eventually wipes his tears, and the guys get to Power Hour, where they power rank … something!

This time, the DDC rank their favorite fantasy football buy-lows to trade for ahead of Week 3.

(20:10) TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III, Bears

(24:19) RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles

(29:27) WR Drake London, Falcons

(35:06) WR Rashee Rice, Chiefs

(38:49) WR George Pickens, Cowboys

(43:39) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Saints

(47:28) WR Jameson Williams, Lions

(52:43) WR Quentin Johnston, Chargers

(55:13) QB Drake Maye, Patriots

(01:05:37) Ringer Fantasy Football League update

(01:09:21) Fantasy Court

(01:19:20) Emails!

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Saquon Barkley) from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy football. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 3, with what some are calling some of the best trivia in years.

(00:00) Intro

(04:07) Waivers: Running back

(19:38) Waivers: Wide receiver

(36:43) Waivers: Tight end

(50:20) Waivers: Quarterback and defense

(01:02:37) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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