The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Everyone’s team won. That’s right. Everyone. DK’s Seahawks, Heifetz’s Giants, Craig’s Steelers, Nikhil’s Bears, and Austin’s Raiders. What a way to start Week 1. Lock in for the DDC to run through all the games, categories, and more. (00:00) Intro (04:01) SNF: Heifetz’s Giants clobber Cowboys (16:07) Winners and Losers (39:31) This Guy Is a PROBLEM (55:55) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:12:53) Fart or Shart (01:22:51) Intrusive Thoughts (01:34:52) Quote of the Day (01:41:07) Worst Ref Decision of the Day (01:45:07) Lucille Bluth Stats (01:51:22) Coolest Shit of the Week (01:52:52) The Cloyce Box Award (01:58:23) Burn Book (02:04:46) TIFF update from Craig (02:08:06) 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rams getting to Melbourne 30 hours before kickoff against the 49ers turned out to be a pretty bad idea. Danny, Danny, and Craig run through their biggest takeaways from San Francisco’s 27-7 beatdown over Los Angeles (00:57), the NFL’s first trip to Australia, Aaron Rodgers’s podcast confessional (38:27), and finally, our first Ringer 107 segment of the season (41:38). 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 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://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY!! But Brock Bowers is not. Brock’s injury news forces Dolphins-Raiders to the front of the queue for the lads' first full week preview of the 2026-27 NFL season. Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 1. Enjoy, fellas. It’s finally time. (02:50) Dolphins at Raiders (without Brock Bowers) (10:16) Ravens at Colts (17:16) Falcons at Steelers (22:21) Bengals at Buccaneers (25:39) Bills at Texans (30:56) Bears at Panthers (36:55) Saints at Lions (41:51) Jets at Titans (46:04) Browns at Jaguars (48:47) Packers at Vikings (52:22) Commanders at Eagles (55:45) Cardinals at Chargers (58:43) Cowboys at Giants 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!!⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) 4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/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, 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys can no longer contain their excitement just one day from kickoff. It’s time for their first (!) Power Hour of the season. Danny, Danny, and Craig rank the things they’re most excited about going into the 2026-27 NFL season. After the final potential Tom Tom Club replacement (please email us your votes), Craig forces DK to make his Super Bowl pick, and Heifetz screams about the Australia travel mess going into Rams-49ers. They also give their two cents on the Michigan Mulligan and a few new Fantasy Court emails. It’s a packed show. You’re going to love it. Not as much as the guys love Mike McDaniel and the Chargers offense this year, but definitely more than how much Heifetz likes the Vikings skill group. (04:50) Mike McDaniel’s Chargers (08:23) Ben Johnson’s Bears (11:56) Jalen Hurts–A.J. Brown revenge tour (15:50) Can Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels bounce back? (20:04) CJ Stroud Redemption (25:52) One last ride with Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid (30:01) Kyler Murray with Kevin O’Connell (37:26) Reluctant Super Bowl picks (44:24) Rams-49ers Australia vibe check (47:13) The Michigan Mulligan (52:55) Fantasy Court (59:27) !!Listener Take Purge!! 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 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://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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/bTUuhbnRA 5. Email us your take purges at ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ Find gear that supports your run BrooksRunning.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: 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

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 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 Verizon Shine. Epic experiences and daily drops. 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

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 Verizon Shine. Epic experiences and daily drops. 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

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! 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 Verizon Shine. Epic experiences and daily drops. 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

Live from The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, the boys are whipping out the ol' burn book (and also some beach ham). Reminders: Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠⁠HERE⁠!!⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo) Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @‌ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @‌dannyheifetz. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 21: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠ Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd%E2%81%A0 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: 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

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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig HorlbeckProducers: 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

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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 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

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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠verizon.com Find gear that supports your run BrooksRunning.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

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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠verizon.com Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. 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

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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 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 ⁠fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Tice gets deep into his bag to preview offenses with new play callers and how to take advantage of them in fantasy football. It’s fantastic. Nate speaks, we listen. He and the guys go through the different offenses over 75 minutes, in this order: (00:00) Intro (06:34) Chargers - Greg Roman to Mike McDaniel (19:40) Ravens - Todd Monken to Declan O’Doyle (32:09) Raiders - Chip Kelly to Klint Kubiak (41:04) Cardinals - Drew Petzing to Mike LaFleur (54:35) Titans - Brian Callahan to Bo Hardegree to Brian Daboll (01:07:59) Buccaneers - Josh Grizzard to Zac Robinson (01:16:09) Thank you, Lorne! 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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. 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

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 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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com⁠ Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. 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 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

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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 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