The Ringer's Philly Special

Can you believe it?! One of the most highly-anticipated Sixers seasons ever is just a couple of days away from tipping-off. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to break it all down with a Kapadia 10. Will LeBron’s use of Fanatics helicopter be a nuisance? Where will the Sixers offense and defense rank? Plus, bold predictions and final season outcome. (06:22) - Narratives surrounding the team (14:55) - Which bench player is most likely to become a fan favorite? (29:18) - How concerning is the backup center depth? (35:21) - Where will the defense rank? (56:03) - Where will the offense rank? (1:04:52) - Bold prediction and season outcome The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to discuss the latest news and notes on the Eagles as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers. ZB has his patented ZB3 in which he reviews the Eagles' game-management decisions, Jalen Hurts's calf update, and when Landon Dickerson could possibly return. What will we be discussing if the Eagles win or lose? Anthony Dabbundo then joins the show to discuss the Phillies giving interim manager Don Mattingly a two-year deal. Plus, the mailbag! (03:26) - Big picture outlook on the season (11:26) - Sirianni on his decision to kick (23:03) - Jalen Hurts calf (34:20) - Jaelan Phillips's return (40:41) - Landon Dickerson's practice window (48:27) - Eagles-Panthers preview (1:05:54) - Mailbag (2:04:51) - Phillies give Mattingly 2-year contract The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports in the latest film review of the Eagles' last-second 19-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The guys open up the pod revisiting the ever-controversial kickoff that led to the final field goal that sealed the Eagles' fate. Has the defense completely turned the corner and given this team some hope? Why has the offense been so stagnant? (03:28) - The kickoff (21:28) - The defense (40:37) - The offense The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars 19-17 thanks to a few blunders down the stretch and a last-second field goal to seal the victory for the Jags. Who’s to blame for the loss? Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss all of the action from across the pond. What are the major takeaways from the game? (04:45) - The final kickoff (23:36) - The Eagles' final drive (39:46) - Takeaways from the game (48:30) - Dissecting the game (1:28:13) - Jalen Hurts assessment The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been quite the week at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, with future Hall of Famer Lane Johnson announcing his retirement and OL Cam Jurgens being traded to the Baltimore Ravens. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman to discuss Lane's career, what he meant to the Eagles franchise, and how the Jurgens trade impacts the offensive line. The Eagles also have a game this weekend in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a pretty decimated roster. What are the chances the Birds come out victorious? Plus, the mailbag! (02:47) - Cam Jurgens trade (22:46) - OL starters (31:29) - Lane Johnson announces his retirement (44:40) - Eagles-Jags preview, travel plans, and predictions (1:05:50) - Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the Eagles film against the Los Angeles Rams. How would Shawn fix this offense and all of its deficiencies? How much are Nick Sirianni, Sean Mannion, and Jalen Hurts to blame for the shortcomings of the offense thus far? Has the defense regressed this season? Plus, a look ahead to the Jaguars game in London. (02:34) - Shawn’s fix for the Eagles offense (10:25) - Difference between Eagles offense this year and last (40:03) - How much falls on Jalen Hurts? (56:24) - The defense (1:09:55) - Jaguars offense The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles fell to the Los Angeles Rams 24-20 on Sunday, their second loss in a row. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss the loss and the massive number of injuries the team has compiled in the early portion of the season. Is there hope for this team if the key players are able to come back healthy, or is this team just mediocre? Also, where does coaching come into the equation? (02:54) - Biggest takeaways and offense (22:25) - The Eagles on third down (53:44) - The defense (1:15:46) - Coaching The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies' 2026 season has officially come to an end after they fell to the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss yet another season of this team falling short and what the future holds with a possible lockout looming. Has this core of Phillies players run its course? Should Dave Dombrowski remain the Phillies' GM? How difficult would it be to trade some of the Phillies' key contributors? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Los Angeles Rams at home on Sunday following a horrific Monday-night loss to the Bears. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic, who has his patented ZB3 thoughts on the discussion surrounding the recent early-round draft picks. Will Andy Dalton remain the backup QB? What’s Zack Baun’s status heading into Sunday’s game due to being in concussion protocol? What will the discussion be if the Eagles win or lose? Plus, game predictions and a loaded mailbag! (03:13) - The safety rotation (12:01) - Backup QB dilemma (18:48) - Zack Baun in concussion protocol (27:56) - Recent Eagles early-round picks return (44:48) - If the Eagles win or lose (57:34) - Mailbag! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies staved off elimination in Game 2 of their wild-card series against the Atlanta Braves thanks to some clutch performances from the Phillies' stars. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo break down every key moment from the game and discuss what the team has to do to advance to the next round in Game 3 on Thursday. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed in Part 1 of today’s pod for film review of the Eagles' horrific loss to the Bears. How did Ben Johnson effectively outcoach Vic Fangio and Nick Sirianni? In Part 2 of the pod, Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies' crushing Game 1 wild-card series loss to the Atlanta Braves. (02:23) - The Eagles defense (13:18) - Assessing the DL and pass rush (30:27) - The Eagles offense (53:16) - Phillies fall to the Braves in Game 1 The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Shawn Syed and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin following the Eagles' stunning blowout loss to third-string QB Case Keenum and the Bears. The guys discuss the biggest moments of the game and what ultimately led to the blowout, including an Andy Dalton red zone interception and the horrific play of the defense. Why do Vic Fangio units have such a tough time going up against Ben Johnson? Did Jalen Hurts's concussion evaluation cost the Eagles the game? (02:41) - Bears dominate Eagles and defensive struggles (31:09) - Andy Dalton’s end zone interception (54:17) - Who gets the game ball? (57:22) - Sirianni temperature check The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies have made the playoffs for the fifth year in a row, even though it took the final day of the season to finally clinch a spot. Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo, a.k.a. Tony Bunz, to discuss the dreadful ending to the regular season, their matchup against the Braves, and this five-year playoff run. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles are likely set to face Bears no. 3 QB Case Keenum on Monday night. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview it all. ZB has his patented ZB3, covering the return of beloved tight end Zach Ertz, Saquon Barkley's availability, and whether or not Cooper DeJean could be moving to safety. Which Eagles players from recent seasons should the franchise have tried to keep? Plus, Eagles-Bears preview: What will happen if the Eagles win or lose? Also, the mailbag! (01:37) Zach Ertz’s return and his immediate role (12:06) Saquon’s status for Monday night (16:33) The Kenny Moore signing (23:19) DeJean at safety? (29:06) Former Eagles the franchise should’ve kept (41:22) Eagles-Bears preview: Win or lose, what happens? (1:02:32) Mailbag The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports to review the film from the Eagles' come-from-behind victory against the Tennessee Titans. What stood out about Jalen Hurts’s performance? What happened on the game-winning drive? Is the O-line causing issues for the run game? Is Cooper DeJean playing hurt? What happened to the Eagles' pass rush? Plus, some mailbag questions for Shawn. (05:51) - Jalen Hurts's performance (17:42) - Final drive of the game (35:29) - Sheil’s biggest issue with the offensive line (48:25) - Offensive line and the run game (1:09:32) - Cooper DeJean The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Titans in comeback fashion 24-20 thanks to a late drive led by Jalen Hurts. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to review it all. What happened on the final drive that ultimately led to the victory? Where did the Eagles struggle in this game? How concerned should we be about the offensive line? Who did the guys give the game ball to? Plus, some leftovers. (02:53) - Final drive (27:07) - The offense (40:09) - Offensive line problems (50:35) - Game ball (55:25) - The defense The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview the Eagles' matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. ZB has his usual ZB3, which includes updates on Landon Dickerson’s injury, how many targets DeVonta Smith will be seeing, and whether the Nashville heat will be a problem for the Birds. What will the headlines on Monday be if the Eagles win/lose? Sheil is also joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the rough couple of weeks for the Phillies and SP Jesús Luzardo being placed on the IL. Plus, the mailbag! (01:46) - Landon Dickerson injury update (15:07) - Offensive target distribution (35:52) - If the Eagles win/lose (51:53) - Mailbag (1:35:15) - Phillies with Tony Bunz! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guests: Zach Berman and Anthony Dabbundo Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Shawn Syed of SumerSports for the first film session of the season! Following the season opener win against the Washington Commanders, what stood out to the guys on both sides of the ball? What’s the biggest concern on the offensive side of the ball? Who on defense had the greatest impact, and who had a rough Week 1? Plus, more movie theater etiquette. (03:28) - What did we learn about the Sean Mannion offense? (32:56) - Deep dive into the run game (38:24) - Jalen Hurts and other individual offensive performances (50:10) - The defense: good and bad The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Shawn Syed Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defeated the Washington Commanders 24-22 to secure their opening victory and are now 1-0 on the season. Sheil is joined by Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin to discuss the victory. How did QB Jalen Hurts look in the game? Did Sean Mannion impress in his OC debut? What about the offensive line? What’s the biggest concern going forward? Who did Sheil and Rich give the game ball to? (03:13) - Biggest takeaways (17:15) - Sean Mannion's performance (27:56) - Offensive line (44:51) - Dallas Goedert (57:52) - The defense The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Rich Hofmann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game week is finally here! The Eagles open their season against the Washington Commanders in just three days. Sheil is joined by Zach Berman of The Athletic to preview it all. ZB has his patented ZB3 AND an extra one for Sheil. If the Eagles win or lose on Sunday, what will be talking about on Monday? Plus, predictions and the mailbag! (03:38) - Jonathan Greenard is back on the practice field (10:32) - Where will Sean Mannion be calling games from? (21:13) - The run game with Sean Mannion and Chris Kuper (33:15) - Commanders-Eagles matchup and predictions (49:26) - Mailbag! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @ringersphillyspecial Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Zach Berman Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices