The Ringer's Philly Special

Chris and Raheem are joined by Justin Verrier to discuss The Ringer's NBA rankings and where some of the Sixers are on the list. Is Joel Embiid ranked too low? Plus, Sixers fans have been pondering the thought of Tyrese Maxey coming off the bench in favor of De’Anthony Melton, who’s started the majority of the season and gives the team an edge defensively.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem PalmerGuest: Justin VerrierProducer: Cliff AugustinShould Maxey come off the bench? - 215-315-7982 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Ben are back and previewing the Eagles' (hopeful) Super Bowl run that will start in the divisional round of the playoffs. It’s the Thursday Ten! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers: What’s the one thing the Eagles must do in order to win a second Super Bowl title? Would an Eagles-Cowboys playoff game be the most-hyped game in Lincoln Financial Field history? Plus, Ben’s All-Pro team had NFL Twitter up in arms, including Haason Reddick fans.Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil KapadiaProducer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Jalen Hurts’s first game back after his injury, the Eagles clinched the NFC’s top seed and a much-needed week of rest for the first round of the playoffs. Sheil and Ben discuss how Hurts looked in action for the first time since injuring his shoulder in Week 15. Also, they take a big-picture look at the NFC playoff matchups. How big of a disappointment would it be if the Eagles don’t reach the Super Bowl?Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakVoice your concerns: 215-315-7982 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We first want to send our thoughts and prayers to the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin and the Bills community during this difficult and challenging time.Should Jalen Hurts play against the Giants on Sunday if he’s not 100 percent healthy? The Eagles could lock up a much-needed bye week and home-field advantage or fall to the fifth seed, head down to Tampa for the second year in a row, and play Tom Brady and the Bucs; but is putting Hurts out there worth the risk? Sheil and Ben also reviewed the film from the Saints' loss, and maybe the defense wasn’t so bad after all.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Raheem are back for the first Sixers pod of 2023, and address everything that’s happened since Christmas. With Joel Embiid firmly in the running for MVP, is it OK for him to consider taking certain games off to heal his body for the playoffs? How much is James Harden actually considering returning to Houston? Plus, Tyrese Maxey is back and looks like he’s returning to form after being out for over a month.Hosts: Chris Ryan and Raheem Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gardner Minshew–led Eagles fell short of clinching the no. 1 seed and home-field throughout the playoffs yet again after the Eagles lost an ugly one to the Saints. Should Birds fans be panicking even more heading into the Week 18 matchup against the Giants? The defense let up only 13 points, but is there more that defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon can do outside of relying on the pass rush? Plus, Ben and Sheil take a deeper dive into the MVP discussion. Does Jalen Hurts still have a chance to win the award?Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Ben SolakHow concerned are you, Eagles fans? Leave us a voicemail at 215-315-7982. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles are still one win away from locking up the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, but there are some serious injury concerns to QB Jalen Hurts, OT Lane Johnson, and DB Avonte Maddox that could affect the team heading into the playoffs. Sheil and Ben are back and reviewed the film from the Cowboys game. Did Gannon’s defensive scheme cost the Birds’ the game? Plus, we give our top five moments in Philly sports in 2022. Any problems with the list please direct to @BenjaminSolak @sheilkapadia Hosts: Sheil Kapadia & Ben SolakTell us your top 5 Philly sports moments of 2022 - 215-315-7982 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No Minshew magic for the Eagles this time around against the Cowboys. The Birds committed four crucial turnovers, and let the Cowboys convert a third-and-30 in the fourth quarter, which ultimately led to a CeeDee Lamb touchdown. Miles Sanders also had his second fumble in just as many weeks late in the fourth quarter and sealed the Eagles fate. E.J. Smith, Eagles beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, joins Sheil to discuss it all. E.J. also updates us on Lane Johnson and Avonte Maddox's injuries as both players went down during the game.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: E.J. Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and Raheem link up for the second part of our Eagles-Cowboys preview heading into the big matchup on Christmas Eve. How did Raheem become a Cowboys fan having grown up in the city and rooting for all the other local teams? Plus, Sheil and Raheem examine the numbers and determine what the likely outcome will be based on the odds, and touch on the Sixers' past and present.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Raheem Palmer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles' second matchup with the hated rival Dallas Cowboys may be without their starting QB and potential MVP, Jalen Hurts. In Part 1 of our Eagles-Cowboys preview, Sheil and Ben discuss what this injury means long term and whether the Eagles should rest Hurts with only one win standing in front of them to clinch the top spot in the NFC. You guys asked, and we responded in our Wednesday 10. Who will win the battle in the trenches? Could Minshew Mania go into Jerry World and get the W? Who are the most important players the Eagles can’t lose heading into the playoffs? Be on the lookout for Part 2 with Raheem.Hosts: Ben Solak and Sheil Kapadia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices