The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi sits down with Tate Frazier to discuss Ben McAdoo's future with the Giants (02:30), the Chargers' innovative ways of losing (06:30), the lack of detail in Oakland (11:00), what's wrong in Denver (16:00), big coaching positions opening up in the NCAA (24:30), and Roger Goodell's contract negotiations (32:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 10, including the Rams, Saints, and Vikings winning in unique ways (04:00); what the Cowboys' coaches should have done on Sunday (17:00); and how the Steelers can turn around their offensive struggles by changing the game plan for Big Ben (24:45). Then Danny Kelly joins the show to discuss some reasons why—even after the team struggled against the Browns—people shouldn’t sleep on the Lions (43:00) and how the Titans have snuck up on everyone in the AFC (50:15). Finally The Ringer’s Rodger Sherman explains why the 49ers winning was actually a bad thing (57:30) and Kevin makes a case for flexing better matchups to 'Monday Night Football' (67:45). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the Saints' trampling of the Bills (2:20), the Steelers' hard-fought win over the Colts (14:34), the Eagles' Super Bowl plans (18:00), and what's going on in Dallas (21:52). Then they address the Broncos' defense (29:00) and close out with some awards around the league (31:37). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the devastating Richard Sherman injury (1:12) and dive into their picks for the weekend: New Orleans Saints at Buffalo Bills (4:27), Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars (5:40), Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams (7:51), Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins (9:14), and Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons (11:13). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 10, including why Richard Sherman’s injury further muddies the unpredictable NFC (01:00), how the Saints built one of the best defenses in one offseason (07:00), and why the NFL needs to hold off on 'Thursday Night Football' until after Thanksgiving (29:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show with some wide receiver sleeper starts for your fantasy team (40:00) and to explain how Rod Smith could take over the Cowboys backfield (51:30). Finally, Robert and Kevin offer next week’s headlines, including how we are entering a stretch of the schedule when Super Bowl contenders will finally emerge (55:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special edition of The Ringer NFL Show, Robert Mays and Kevin Clark take a midseason look at what has been the most complicated season in the history of the league. Danny Kelly joins to explain why the play on the field has seemed uninspired (03:45), but points out the fun things there are to celebrate this season (17:00). Then, Bryan Curtis and the guys discuss the myriad of significant off-field issues, including the cartoonish rift between Jerry Jones and Roger Goodell (22:45) and how the pregame player protests have already been successful (28:30). Plus, Claire McNear joins the show to talk about the player health and safety (37:00), including the one thing that could actually lead to the end of the NFL (44:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier break down the Lions' success at Lambeau (04:00), emerging issues in Indianapolis (10:30), a tactical mistake by John Lynch (19:00), coaching opportunities opening up in the college game (25:45), and the origin of the Raiders uniform (36:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark recap Week 9 in the NFL by discussing how much Packers coach Mike McCarthy owes Aaron Rodgers for keeping his job this long (02:00), why Carson Wentz is the story of the NFL (07:45), and what Rams coach Sean McVay has done to lead the race for Coach of the Year (15:00). Then the guys talk about how A.J. Green's and Mike Evans’s aggressive actions are proof that the Bengals and Bucs have given up (19:00), why the Saints are a more realistic contender than the Jaguars (27:30), and how the Colts are ruining their franchise by mishandling Andrew Luck’s injury (36:00). Plus, Danny Kelly joins the show to explain how Kirk Cousins took down the Seahawks (43:30), and the guys offer their lasting impressions from Week 9 (54:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss the dominating performances by the Rams and Eagles (6:15), Kirk Cousins's upset in Seattle (12:30), Ben McAdoo's hot seat (18:45), and the Jaguars taking a stand against Leonard Fournette (32:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier lament the Deshaun Watson injury (0:58), then predict five big matchups of the weekend: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (2:23), Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants (4:05), Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles (5:50), Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans (7:52), and Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys (9:05). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices