Welcome to the Take Purge. All NFL and fantasy football–related takes, including those you don’t actually believe, will be legal for 60 continuous minutes. All rational thought, logic, and professional credibility will be suspended during this time.

(02:57) TAKE PURGE
(01:13:13) Fall Back to the ‘80s

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The guys channel their inner Steven Glansberg to pick the most boring players no one is talking who can win you your league.

(02:20) The Glansbergs
(46:33) Emails!
(55:08) Clippers Reaction + More 80s Heat

1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

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This is the guys’ eighth recording in seven (work)days. They’re starting to get pissed at each other, mostly, but they also hate a bunch of players (at cost) in every round of 2026 fantasy drafts. Let’s get to it:

(02:37) Round 1

(06:53) Round 2

(14:28) Round 3

(21:59) Round 4

(24:32) Round 5

(28:27) Round 6

(31:29) Round 7

(38:06) Round 8

(42:05) Round 9

(49:35) Ringer Fantasy League Update

(01:13:21) A Brand New Special September Song Month

Reminders:

1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: ⁠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!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY⁠

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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We’re onto Week 2 in Hollywood. Danny, Danny, and Craig each name their favorite player to draft in every round of fantasy football drafts now just nine days away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season.

(02:31) Rounds 1-5

(32:46) Rounds 6-10

(58:18) Rounds 11-15

(01:10:07) Aaron Donald is baaaaaack

(01:17:41) Some fake 49ers fan questions

(01:22:16) Thank you, Lorne!

1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: ⁠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!!

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/EDu6NHgApY⁠

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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Live from The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, the boys are whipping out the ol' burn book (and also some beach ham).

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Welcome to the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football League Live Draft! Watch the first 10 minutes to see Mallory Rubin unveil her giant trophy (S/O Crystal Images) and Sean Fennessey fly off the handle. Stay for the full three hours to sink into hysteria with Danny, Danny, Craig, and the rest of the Ringer squad.

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Day 3 in the City of Angels, baby. It’s time to get boring. These are the most boring players you need to leave every fantasy football draft with in 2026.

(02:35) RB James Cook, Bills

(07:34) WR Nico Collins, Texans

(12:44) WR Terry McLaurin, Commanders

(16:41) RB Kyren Williams, Rams

(20:41) RB Javonte Williams, Cowboys

(29:47) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars

(34:49) QB Brock Purdy, 49ers

(44:20) WR Garrett Wilson, Jets

(52:44) TE Mark Andrews, Ravens

(59:55) RIP Pro Bowl, Front Row Jim, and more

Reminders:

1. The Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft is live on Netflix at 11am PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: [email protected]

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

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

5. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

6. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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The boys are on to day two in La La Land. It’s time to get mad. Danny, Danny, and Craig each rant about the players they HATE in fantasy football ahead of the 2026 NFL season, starting with:

(04:12) WR Drake London, Falcons

(09:38) RB Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

(13:42) WR Chris Olave, Saints

(20:51) All Steelers

(23:21) TE Colston Loveland, Bears

(29:15) WR Carnell Tate, Titans

(32:55) WR Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars

(35:27) RB David Montgomery, Texans

(39:31) RB Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals

(41:30) WR Xavier Worthy, Chiefs

(43:08) RB Bhayshul Tuten, Jaguars

(46:41) TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons

(48:25) Cleveland

(50:14) Speed round (Malik Nabers, Alec Pierce, and more)

(01:04:25) RIP Dolly Parton

(01:05:53) NFL players are going back to college

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS WEEK: 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 Ringer Fantasy Football League Draft will be live on Netflix at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: [email protected]

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

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

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

(I said) The boys are back in town, the boys are back in town

That’s right: Danny, Danny, and Craig are in the City of Angels podding together for two weeks. They kick things off with the latest Ashton Jeanty news before getting into their favorite post-hype fantasy football sleepers now just 15 (!) days from the start of the season. Cousin Sal also joins the show late to help the guys lock in punishments for the Ringer fantasy football league draft.

(02:11) Ashton Jeanty prayer circle

(14:04) Marvin Harrison Jr.

(19:28) RJ Harvey

(26:05) Bucky Irving

(30:37) Matthew Golden

(35:55) Rome Odunze

(39:15) Brian Thomas Jr.

(44:01) Juwan Johnson

(47:57) Jalen McMillan

(50:43) Ryan Flournoy

(52:14) Deebo Samuel

(55:56) Browns announce Deshaun Watson as starter

(01:05:34) Sal's tight 15

Reminders:

1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS WEEK: 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 day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer fantasy football draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3a. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer fantasy football league. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: [email protected]

3b. The Ringer fantasy football league draft is live on Netflix at 11 a.m. PT on Friday, August 28. You have to be there. Trust me.

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

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

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

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It’s time to turn the key. Danny, Danny, and Craig officially present their favorite targets in fantasy football for the 2026-27 NFL season, starting with:

(05:43) Running backs

(40:56) Wide receivers

(01:15:06) Quarterbacks

(01:34:47) Tight ends

(01:49:51) 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. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew.

3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League. We’ll also take any emails about weird or embarrassing sports injuries: [email protected]

4. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠HERE⁠!!

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

6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason

7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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

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