The Ringer NFL Show

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest rumors floating around the NFL media sphere as we head towards the 2025 draft. Rumors include: Shedeur Sanders to the Giants? (4:23) Shedeur Sanders not even drafted? (9:11) QBs going higher than expected (14:04) Jacksonville Jaguars first pick (28:25) Ashton Jeanty and Tyler Warren go top 10 (35:51) Kirk Cousins trade? (40:59) Possible veteran trades (50:34) They end the pod by sharing some of their favorite draft prop bets (1:00:03). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Shiel Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats and use their expertise to simulate and debate draft and trade scenarios for all 32 picks in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Picks 1-5 (2:55) Picks 6-16 (22:04) Picks 17-32 (46:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Diante return with their patented multi-tiered system to analyze, debate, and speculate on how teams in the AFC and their respective GMs are going to perform in the upcoming NFL draft. GM tiers: Take My Money (4:32) Benefit of the Doubt (12:38) Wild Cards (40:18) Short Term-ism (1:08:38) Lock Them Out of the Draft Room (1:17:06)  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante employ a multi-tiered system to analyze, debate, and speculate on which teams and GMs in the NFC are most likely to excel and improve in the upcoming NFL draft. Cowboys, Saints, Seahawks (4:27) Rams, Eagles, Bucs (25:18) 49ers, Packers, Lions (47:02) Falcons, Giants, Vikings (1:07:54) Bears, Cardinals, Commanders, Panthers (1:23:31) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante put on their GM hats, scan the big prospect boards, and take turns picking, analyzing, and debating their individual selections for the Ringer NFL Show's no-trade version of their mock 2025 NFL Draft. Picks 1-5 (4:07) Picks 6-18 (24:25) Picks 19-32 (54:41) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss updates on the proposed NFL rule changes from earlier in the week. They then talk about Bengals VP Katie Blackburn's comments on Trey Hendrickson's contract negotiations (34:34), before shining a light on the chatter surrounding Micah Parsons's imminent extension with the Cowboys (50:31). The crew ends the pod by debating the futures of veteran QBs Aaron Rodgers and Kirk Cousins (1:01:40). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze, debate, and collectively vote on some of the rule change proposals that were recently announced by the NFL competition committee. Topics include: The tush push ban (3:41) New kickoff rules (20:27) Overtime changes (36:28) Instant replay expansion (48:19) Automatic first downs for defensive penalties (57:01) Playoff seeding (1:07:52) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to survey the league and shine a light on the teams and GMs who have the most to win or lose in the upcoming NFL draft, including the Texans (5:33), Bills (13:05), 49ers (23:16), Dolphins (34:41), Bengals (48:18), and Seahawks (54:54). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante are back to answer five of Sheil's first-round draft questions. They start by discussing how confident they are that Cam Ward will go first in the draft, and whether the Titans will be the team to take him (03:17). Next, they break down the options for Shedeur Sanders (16:33) and Travis Hunter (40:34), and where they might go in the first round. After, they each choose the player who teams are overthinking the most (51:23) , and finally, they share their pick for which teams could blow up the draft with a trade (66:25). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Olivia Crerie Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the latest developments surrounding Aaron Rodgers's future landing destinations (3:24) and the new subjects for Season 2 of Netflix's ‘Quarterback' series (15:20). They then preview the upcoming NCAA men's college basketball tournament by debating, analyzing, and drawing comparisons between the top-ranked teams in the bracket and the NFL teams that made the playoffs at the end of last season (25:12). To check out more of Steven's March Madness coverage on ‘The Ringer' click here. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins' new deals that keep them on the Cincinnati Bengals high-powered offense. Next, they react to CB Derek Stingley's new contract and shine a light on his significant contributions to DeMeco Ryan's lauded defensive scheme in Houston (18:05). Finally, they scan the league and offer awards and superlatives for some of the biggest free agency moves, including takes on the Chiefs (29:55), Patriots (35:30), Jaguars (48:43) and Seahawks (52:45) most recent developments. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together in the midst of the NFL free agency frenzy to talk about all of the big QB moves around the league. They begin their conversation by analyzing Aaron Rodgers's viability as a starter and debating which team could still benefit from his services. Then, they shift their focus to Russell Wilson and Kirk Cousins, scanning the league for possible fits for their aging skill sets (30:37). They end the pod by taking a close look at Daniel Jones and Mac Jones's new deals and discussing their pathways to success next season (47:25). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to discuss all of the high-profile moves that happened during the NFL's official tampering period ahead of the start of free agency this week. They begin their conversation by talking about some of the teams and players who have already done the most to improve their status. After the break, they shine a light on some of the more disappointing moves that happened over the weekend, and talk about ways those entities can eventually right their ship (24:37). Finally, the crew scans the rest of trades and signings around the league and debates whether they were ultimately good deals or bad deals (56:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing DK Metcalf's request to be traded from the Seattle Seahawks and debating the most optimal landing spot for the star wide receiver. They then dissect some of the latest player moves around the NFL, including big news on Maxx Crosby, Joe Thuney, and Zack Baun (30:37). Finally, the crew take a hard look around the league and speculate on trades that probably will happen, opine on signings that should happen, and share their most fantastical player-team pairings that—most likely—will never happen (42:14). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Social: Kiera Givens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz get together moments after the passing of the NFL franchise tag deadline to discuss the big transactions of the past few weeks, including Saquon Barkley's big extension, Chicago's trade for Jonah Jackson, and more. Then, the guys look at potential landing spots for some of the big names swirling around free agency, such as Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Chris Godwin, Davante Adams, and more. This episode is sponsored by State Farm®. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven and Diante get together after an eventful NFL scouting combine to share their overall reactions and speculate on which prospects, teams, and trends will shape the league in the upcoming season. Topics include: Top QB prospects (3:04) The WR1 debate (19:44) The war on running backs (32:02) The combine "wow" factor (39:10) Can Travis Hunter be a two-way player in the NFL? (50:12) Possible draft steals (57:55) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Radio Row at the NFL Combine, The Ringer's Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz sit down in-person to discuss five burning offseason topics: How Matthew Stafford fits into the Rams' future plans, the Packers' secret efforts to ban the “tush push,” the ongoing standoff between Kirk Cousins and the Falcons, pessimistic feelings surrounding the 2025 NFL Draft class, and Khalil Shakir's underwhelming new deal with the Bills. CHAPTERS: Ad breaks (00:00) Matthew Stafford's future (01:02) A “tush push” ban (12:41) Kirk Cousins vs. the Falcons (18:52) The weak 2025 NFL Draft (27:45) Khalil Shakir's new deal (37:38) Hosts: Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Jake Loskutoff, Nikola Stanjevich and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common cliches and trends NFL teams fall victim to when preparing for the draft. Don't draft a running back in the first round (3:54) Don't trade up (unless it's a quarterback)(10:48) Wait to draft your wide receiver (18:01) Don't overuse the “generational prospect” label (23:14) Scout the player, not the helmet (28:01) Avoid the late breakout/older prospect (30:28) Beware the workout warrior (34:52) The forty-yard dash time is the best metric (41:13) There are no good linebacker prospects (44:55) Post-processing QB prospects (50:59) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Social: Kiera Givens Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Diante return after a short recovery from Super Bowl LIX and start the pod off by breaking down Joe Burrow's not-so-subtle comments about improving the Bengals roster. They then shine a light on how the Eagles' success in the Super Bowl might lead to misinformed analysis by aspiring teams and members of the media (12:43). They end the pod by debating possible Myles Garrett destinations (22:06), positive pathways forward for the 49ers (35:58) and Rams (42:19), and which new coach hire will take their new team the furthest next season (51:21). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante emerge from the green confetti and champagne to share their instant reactions to the Philadelphia Eagles dominating win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, and discuss the moves each team should make going into the offseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together on Radio Row in New Orleans to analyze, dissect, and share their picks for Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton and Chris Wohlers Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Jack Wilson Social: Kiera Givens and Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, Ringer senior staff writer Justin Charity explores some of the critical moments of Kendrick's story: from a legendary come-up in the rap blog era of the late 2000s to his early stardom in the 2010s to his fiery resurgence in the past several months as he takes a never-ending victory lap after winning his war against Drake. Host: Justin Charity Producers: Vikram Patel, Justin Sayles, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Bobby Wagner Story Editing: Aric Jenkins Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering: Bobby Wagner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora bring their pens and whiteboards to The Ringer's Radio Row booth at Super Bowl LIX and collectively work out some of the biggest inquiries concerning the Eagles and Chiefs as they prepare for the big game. They discuss which players have the most at stake on Sunday, share their under-the-radar Super Bowl MVP picks, and much more. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, Diante, and Nora get together after a wild Super Bowl Media Night to discuss their favorite moments from the event. They then talk about Myles Garrett's trade request from the Browns (7:20), break down Cooper Kupp's current trade value (23:42), and debate what NFL trade would compare to the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade that happened over the weekend (31:11). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, Diante Lee, and Nora Princiotti Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal and Conor Nevins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz kick off the show by reacting to Bill Belichick's proclamation that it's time to rename the Lombardi Trophy in Tom Brady's honor (00:00). Then, the guys discuss the floor, ceiling, and median outcomes for the Cowboys next season on the heels of the Brian Schottenheimer hire (03:02). Then, they do the same for the Raiders following their decision to bring in Pete Carroll (25:22). To round out the show, they take a look at potential offseason QB moves, how the Lions will fare without Ben Johnson (51:38), rumors of Kellen Moore to New Orleans (54:24), and some early thoughts on next weekend's Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Eagles (59:58). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Diante Lee, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and dissect both of Sunday's NFL championship-round matchups, while debating the futures of the teams that are going home. Bills-Chiefs (3:27) Commanders-Eagles (29:56) They end the pod by shining a light on some of the big coaching news around the league (53:23). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to dissect, debate, and share their favorite picks from both NFL conference championship matchups. Commanders-Eagles (3:13) Bills-Chiefs (45:31) They then end the pod by discussing some of the big coaching news around the league (1:17:08). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and debate both of Sunday's divisional-round games. They then debate the futures of the teams that lost and look ahead to next Sunday's championship games. Ravens-Bills (2:57) Rams-Eagles (30:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to share their instant reactions to the Commanders convincing win over the Lions on the first night of the Divisional Round playoffs. They then examine the Chiefs gritty win over the Texans earlier in the day and talk about their confidence in Mahomes and Co. going forward in their quest for a three-peat (30:13). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to dissect, debate, and share their favorite picks from each of the NFL divisional round playoff matchups. Ravens-Bills (3:12) Texans-Chiefs (28:51) Commanders-Lions (40:21) Rams-Eagles (53:46) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to share their instant reactions to the Rams' upset win over the Vikings to close out the wild-card round of the playoffs. They speculate on Sam Darnold's future, debate L.A.'s chances in the next round (21:28), and end the pod by discussing the beginning of the Mike Vrabel era in New England (27:34) and the end of Mike McCarthy's in Dallas (36:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss and share their expert analysis on all of Sunday's wild-card playoff action while also debating the futures of the teams that are now going home. Commanders-Bucs (2:20) Packers-Eagles (24:51) Bills-Broncos (45:03) They end the pod with a first-look preview of the highly anticipated Ravens-Bills matchup in next weekend's divisional round (46:16). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to debate and share their expert analysis on both of the big matchups on the first day of the NFL Wild-Card Playoff Round. Chargers-Texans (1:52) Steelers-Ravens (35:28) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and preview the NFL playoffs by way of a snake draft, where they each reveal their favorite teams and props going into the first round of the tournament. They then compare their preseason predictions to the current bracket, and end the pod with their Super Bowl LIX picks (1:11:24). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Allen is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the NFL. But the love that Buffalo has for him is something … different. Nora Princiotti went on a journey through Buffalo—from tailgates to the bar scene, and even the depths of dating apps—to figure out just what it is about Josh that has Western New York swooning. As the Bills enter the playoffs, will this love story have a happy ending? Part 1: The Glow-Up (5:19) Part 2: Name Two People Who Match Each Other's Freak (12:52) Part 3: Looking for Love in Orchard Park (17:45) Part 4: Love on the Brain (23:44) Part 5: To Ship or Not to Ship (30:01) Part 6: Happily Ever After? (34:07) Host: Nora Princiotti Story Editing: Lindsay Jones and Conor Nevins Producers: Kaya McMullen and Vikram Patel Fact checking: Colby Payne Copy editing: Jack McCluskey Sound Design: Kaya McMullen Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Lions defeating the Vikings on ‘Sunday Night Football' to get the no. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs. They then turn their eye to Wild-Card Weekend and analyze all of the big upcoming matchups. Vikings-Rams (13:11) Packers-Eagles (15:50) Commanders-Bucs (24:17) Chargers-Texans (35:31) Steelers-Ravens (44:14) Broncos-Bills (50:51) Finally, the crew offers superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 18 headlines (58:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by breaking down the big matchup between the Vikings and Lions that will decide who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Next, they break down some of the other Sunday games that will shape the playoff bracket, including Bucs-Saints (12:52) and Broncos-Chiefs (18:18). They then speculate on which teams will be looking for a new head coach on Monday (27:25), before sharing their favorite betting odds for the rest of the weekend slate (41:46). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on the most pivotal games from Week 17, and take a hard look at the teams vying for the playoffs in each conference. First, they examine the NFC contenders: Vikings (6:06) Lions (12:53) Packers (16:36) Falcons (26:45) Commanders (37:34) Rams (40:14) They then shine a light on the AFC teams looking for those remaining playoff spots in the final week of the season, including the Bengals (47:13), Broncos (51:21), Bills (53:51), and Chargers (55:10). Finally, the crew offers superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 17 headlines (1:00:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the Chiefs' impressive victory over the Steelers (3:43), and the Ravens' dominating win over the Texans on Christmas (25:34). They then break down Sunday's big matchup between the Packers and Vikings (41:32), before sharing their favorite betting odds from the rest of the weekend slate (53:37). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from Week 16 with the playoffs in mind. First, they break down the week's most pivotal matchups in the NFC: Vikings-Seahawks (3:55) Commanders-Eagles (6:48) Falcons-Giants (17:44) Lions-Bears (24:34) Rams-Jets (27:18) Next, they examine some of the big games affecting the AFC playoff race: Texans-Chiefs (33:31) Ravens-Steelers (44:58) Bills-Patriots (51:33) Chargers-Broncos (56:43) Finally, they offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 16 headlines (1:01:28). Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to Michael Penix Jr. being named the Falcons' starting QB against the Giants on Sunday. Next, they analyze and discuss some of the weekend's biggest matchups, including Steelers-Ravens (9:22), Texans-Chiefs (25:54), and Vikings-Seahawks (40:26). Finally, the crew survey the rest of the slate and share their favorite betting odds (52:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final midweek episode of the show for the season, Sheil Kapadia is joined by Nora Princiotti to hit a number of headlines (00:00). First, they discuss the mounting number of injuries for the Lions (03:25), and then they discuss the severity of Patrick Mahomes's high ankle sprain and whether it will have a serious impact on the Chiefs' title hopes (10:41). They also talk about the potential beginning of the Michael Penix Jr. era (18:03), as well as Jerry Jones's continued defense of Mike McCarthy (23:11). After that, Steven Ruiz joins for QB Corner to discuss four quarterbacks who could hit free agency this offseason—Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins—as well as potential landing spots for them (31:56). For more, you can check out Sheil's Week 15 reaction piece on The Ringer's new website. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices