The Ringer NFL Show

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark get you set for Week 9 in the NFL, discussing how the football gods took away the only fun thing we had when Deshaun Watson was lost for the season (04:25), why the Texans should sign Colin Kaepernick (29:15), and how the best matchup within the Cowboys-Chiefs game is between two guys you may have never heard of (32:33). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to redeem himself after his recent “Dark Knight” slump (36:46) and offers a backup tight end who could lead your fantasy team to victory this week (45:00). Plus, Joel Solomon joins to discuss why Brock Osweiler is destined for success (53:15), and the guys predict next week’s biggest headlines (59:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier join up with Bill Simmons to break down the Patriots parting ways with Jimmy Garoppolo (02:00), whether the Buffalo Bills are the best in the AFC East (23:15), the problems in Carolina (37:00), the Texans shipping out Duane Brown (42:00), how the 49ers landed Jerry Rice (45:00), the mess in Miami (49:30), and the success of the Eagles (59:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark react to the big trades from the past 24 hours, and examine how Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers changes the entire league (02:00) and why the NFL trade deadline feels like the NBA and MLB deadlines this year (11:15). Then the guys recognize the teams that are separating from the pack (21:00) and discuss whether anyone can compete with the Eagles or Seahawks in the NFC (27:30). Plus, Danny Kelly joins to explain how the Patriots defense is actually good now (42:30), and why the Bills' offensive improvements make them a contender (46:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Mike Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Russell Wilson's and Deshaun Watson's performances in a classic in Seattle (03:00), Case Keenum and the Vikings leaving London with a win over Cleveland (10:30), the legitimacy of the Bills (13:00), and a hot seat in Tampa Bay (15:00). Then they turn their focus to trade rumors around the league (17:00), the Falcons squeaking by the Jets (32:45), and the lowly Los Angeles Chargers (34:00). They wrap up by previewing the 'Monday Night Football' matchup between the Chiefs and the Broncos (37:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier run through this weekend’s five most interesting matchups: Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns (1:37), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (3:44), Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills (5:49), Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints (7:00), and Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (8:56). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Kevin Clark and Robert Mays prepare you for Week 8, with discussions on Deshaun Watson and the Texans going to Seattle (05:30), a classic matchup in the NFC East (19:15), and if the NFL needs a universal bye week (27:30). Then, Danny Kelly joins the show to share why the Vikings' receivers are in for a big week in fantasy (37:00), and unveil the latest DK's Dark Knight (50:00). To wrap up, Joel Solomon chimes in to play another edition of Am I Crazy ... (56:00), as well another round of the Over/Under Rotten Tomatoes game (62:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are the real deal (0:20), question how good the New England Patriots actually are (8:10), wonder if the Pittsburgh Steelers will trade Martavis Bryant (10:50), and discuss Joe Mixon’s recent comments (13:25). Then they speculate how top draft prospects could impact the pros (19:35). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Robert Mays and Kevin Clark wrap up Week 7 in the NFL by looking at how this bizarre season has made for the most possible contenders at this point in the year (3:55), why the Seahawks and Vikings are the only teams we actually know right now (11:20), and whether the Patriots can win a title with the worst defense in the league (25:20). Then 'Talk the Thrones' cohost Mallory Rubin joins to explain how Joe Flacco admitted that the Ravens are completely broken (39:00) and why the Steelers don’t need Martavis Bryant (49:10). Finally Robert and Kevin offer their lasting impressions from Week 7, including why the NFL needs to dial back the amount of football on television (56:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer's Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier discuss Steve Sarkisian’s bizarre play calling for the Falcons (01:45), how pathetic the Panthers looked in Chicago (05:00), the resurgence of the Steelers and the Bills (10:00), Chuck Pagano's future with Indianapolis (16:00), what losing Carson Palmer means to the Arizona Cardinals (20:15), and the Cowboys' impressive win in San Francisco (22:45). They close by giving out some awards (32:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Michael Lombardi and Tate Frazier celebrate Thursday night’s exciting Kansas City Chiefs–Oakland Raiders matchup (0:28) and look ahead to the weekend’s six most intriguing games: Carolina Panthers at Chicago Bears (5:00), New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers (6:13), Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings (7:20), Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills (8:23), Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers (10:03), and Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns (10:52). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices