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The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

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Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck guide you through the 2024 fantasy football offseason with analysis on big-picture conversations like who to draft, how to draft, if players over 30 are still good, if rookies are too young, which coaches you absolutely cannot trust, and how to punish whoever got last place in your league. Don’t worry we stick around for the regular season as well to talk weekly matchups, waiver wire targets, injury updates, trades, and answer insane listener questions every week.

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Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck guide you through the 2024 fantasy football offseason with analysis on big-picture conversations like who to draft, how to draft, if players over 30 are still good, if rookies are too young, which coaches you absolutely cannot trust, and how to punish whoever got last place in your league. Don’t worry we stick around for the regular season as well to talk weekly matchups, waiver wire targets, injury updates, trades, and answer insane listener questions every week.

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English


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Fantasy Sleepers for 2024

7/25/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Guess who’s back (2:29)? (Hint: It’s Joe Burrow and his weird new look.) Next, the guys reveal their sleepers for the upcoming fantasy season and categorize them into various tiers, from overlooked guys in the earlier rounds to the deepest of sleepers (7:57). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:21). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Nick Chubb, Browns RB (10:52) Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys RB (15:58) Brian Thomas Jr., Jaguars WR (19:53) Jayden Daniels, Commanders QB (23:30) Ladd McConkey and Josh Palmer, Chargers WRs (27:38) The Los Angeles Chargers backfield (35:28) Dontayvion Wicks, Packers WR (39:19) Curtis Samuel, Bills WR (43:46) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:13:21

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Our Favorite Fantasy Players of 2024

7/22/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Joe Burrow is finally cleared for contact: What does it mean (2:13)? Next, the guys highlight their personal favorite fantasy players and discuss what makes them such exciting draft picks this season (7:00). “You guys want to do some emails?” (50:06). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Breece Hall, Jets RB (7:44) Bijan Robinson, Falcons RB (13:14) Garrett Wilson, Jets WR (15:59) De’Von Achane, Dolphins RB (18:54) Anthony Richardson, Colts QB (24:52) George Pickens, Steelers WR (28:50) Trey McBride, Cardinals TE, and Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB (34:37) Malik Nabers, Giants WR (39:29) David Montgomery, Lions RB (45:40) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:47

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Bounce-Back Sleepers for 2024

7/17/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys react to Brandon Aiyuk's official request for a trade out of San Francisco and predict what will ultimately happen (3:43). Next, they reveal their biggest post-hype sleepers (a.k.a. players coming off of disappointing seasons who have bounce-back potential) and make the case for why you should target them in fantasy drafts this time around (7:48). “You guys want to do some emails?” (56:26). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Kyle Pitts, Falcons TE (8:07) Najee Harris, Steelers RB (15:27) Mark Andrews, Ravens TE (21:37) Kyler Murray, Cardinals QB (25:29) D’Andre Swift, Bears RB (31:32) Tony Pollard, Titans RB (39:02) Chris Godwin, Buccaneers WR (45:08) Jerry Jeudy, Browns WR (52:12) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:15:21

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The Biggest Fantasy Questions for 2024

7/15/2024
LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! The guys break down some of their biggest fantasy questions ahead of the season, including the impact (or lack thereof) of Achilles injuries, how the Jim Harbaugh effect will translate to the NFL, WTF is going on with Bill Belichick’s dating life, and much more (3:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (57:00). Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-ringer-fantasy-football-show-the-crocodile-tickets/13718233 Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:05:38

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The Most Boring Players Who Will Win Your Fantasy League

7/11/2024
LIVE SHOW in Seattle on August 21: Click below for tickets! We spend so much time talking about standout players, sleepers, the sexy guys with upside. Now we’re doing the opposite—we’re assembling the Brandin Cooks All-Boring Team, a.k.a. the most boring fantasy team possible that could still win your league (4:49). “You guys want to do some emails?” (51:28). Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/the-ringer-fantasy-football-show-the-crocodile-tickets/13718233 Drake London, Falcons WR (6:30) Michael Pittman Jr., Colts WR (12:44) Terry McLaurin, Commanders WR (17:29) Chris Olave, Saints WR (17:29) Alvin Kamara, Saints RB (24:03) Rachaad White, Buccaneers RB (28:51) James Conner, Cardinals RB (32:17) David Montgomery, Lions RB (38:08) Jake Ferguson, Cowboys TE (42:02) Mystery QB (47:49) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:07

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Trust or Bust: The Most Important Fantasy Players on New Teams

7/9/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys walk through the most important players who switched teams, discuss their updated fantasy implications, and identify who should be trusted and who should be busted (4:32). Later, Craig gives an impassioned eulogy for Klay Thompson’s time with the Warriors (61:00) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Kirk Cousins, Falcons QB (4:55) Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, Steelers QBs (11:12) Derrick Henry, Ravens RB (16:27) Saquon Barkley, Eagles RB (20:17) Austin Ekeler, Commanders RB (25:19) Josh Jacobs, Packers RB (27:52) Joe Mixon, Texans RB, and Stefon Diggs, Texans WR (31:32) The Chicago Bears offense (37:48) Honorable Mentions (42:45) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:22

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Hot QB Summer: Lamar, Russ, and Tua’s Transformations. Plus, an Offseason Mailbag!

7/2/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys break down all of the players who have gone through offseason transformations and try to figure out what actually matters (3:39). “You guys want to do some emails?” (33:01) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Russell Wilson (4:46) Tua Tagovailoa (8:04) Lamar Jackson (12:23) Puka Nacua (16:21) Kyle Shanahan (19:31) Joe Burrow (23:00) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:51

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10 Players We’re Not Drafting This Year

6/25/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys highlight (lowlight?) 10 players they’re avoiding at all costs in fantasy drafts, and explain why you should too (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (46:11) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 C.J. Stroud, Texans QB (2:40) Najee Harris, Steelers RB (6:40) Austin Ekeler, Commanders RB (10:02) Devin Singletary, Giants RB (11:51) Jordan Addison, Vikings WR (15:14) Chris Godwin, Buccaneers WR (22:08) Jonathon Brooks, Panthers RB (25:00) Javonte Williams, Broncos RB (27:16) Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins QB (33:29) Cooper Kupp, Rams WR (39:37) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:06

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Rising Star WRs, Aiyuk Vs. the 49ers, and Post-Hype Sleepers

6/18/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk FaceTimed Jayden Daniels (1:26). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy wide receivers going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:51). Plus, emails and “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (56:12). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to rank (13:06) BONK! (17:12) The hipster pick (24:01) Sleepers (35:07) Post-hype sleepers (41:33) The pair of teammates you aren’t sure how to rank (51:13) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:24

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Worrisome QB Injuries, NFL Rule Changes, and Investigating All 30 NBA Team Names

6/11/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys recap some of the biggest offseason news stories so far, including major NFL rule changes, Darren Waller’s official retirement, Anthony Richardson and Joe Burrow’s lingering injuries, and more (2:09). Later, they go team-by-team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NBA (18:04). “You guys want to do some emails?” (62:24) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:18:48

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Justin Jefferson’s Record Contract and a HOF Summer Mailbag

6/4/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys start by sharing their instant reactions to Justin Jefferson’s massive contract extension with the Vikings and what it means for the rest of the market (oh, and they talk about that absurd Darren Waller music video, too) (2:35). Next, the guys open up the mailbag to respond to listener emails on Mike the Headless Chicken, animals serving in combat, Sour Patch Kids–flavored Oreos, “DK, tell us about the war grandpa,” and so much more (13:22). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:14

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The New RB Mount Rushmore, Early Sleepers, and WWII Carrier Pigeons

5/28/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy running backs going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, post-hype sleepers, and much more (2:16). “You guys want to do some emails?” (52:37). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:42) BONK! (9:53) Sleepers (21:37) Post-Hype Sleepers (34:38) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Guy (42:28) Beta Testing (50:16) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Carlos Chiriboga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:17:59

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2024 TE Arguments, Kelce Dethroned, and Why Heifetz Hates ‘Oppenheimer’

5/21/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! The guys fight over the most interesting fantasy tight ends going into next season and place them into categories including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (1:13). “You guys want to do some emails?” (61:18) Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (4:35) BONK! (18:54) The Hipster Pick (26:09) Sleepers (37:20) Post-Hype Sleepers (43:10) The Pair of Teammates You Aren’t Sure How to Rank (49:28) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Guy (54:02) Beta Testing (57:11) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:17:16

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2024 QB Arguments, NFL Schedule Release, and the New Utah Hockey Team Name

5/14/2024
LIVE SHOW in Los Angeles on July 30: Click below for tickets! Jared Goff signed a monster contract extension with the Lions, what does it mean for the QB market? (3:58). Next, the guys fight over the most interesting fantasy quarterbacks going into next season and place them into categories, including the hardest player to rank, the hipster pick, post-hype sleepers, and much more (12:43). Emails! Plus, potential Utah NHL team names, “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa,” and Merriam-Webster tweeted at us (48:10). Tickets: https://www.theelrey.com/events/detail/564772 Hardest to Rank (16:16) BONK! (21:23) The Hipster Pick (25:27) Sleepers (31:47) Post-Hype Sleepers (34:27) The Ricky Bobby “If You Ain’t First, You’re Last” Guy (44:02) Beta Testing (46:37) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:40

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Odell to Miami and the Top Five Washed Wide Receivers. Plus, Investigating All 32 Team Names.

5/7/2024
Power hour! Talk of the Miami Dolphins signing Odell Beckham Jr., as well as a handful of other “washed” wide receivers who joined new teams over the last few months (2:43). Later, they go team by team to investigate names, logos, and mascots across the NFL (19:32). Odell Beckham Jr. to the Dolphins (3:33) Chase Claypool to the Bills (5:52) Michael Thomas: Get ready to learn LinkedIn buddy (7:29) D.J. Chark Jr. to the Chargers (11:35) Michael Gallup to the Raiders (13:18) Dishonorable mentions (14:52) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:16:32

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Top 200 Fantasy Rankings: Who Is a First-Rounder in 2024?

5/2/2024
Fresh off the release of The Ringer’s 2024 Fantasy Football Rankings, the guys reveal their top 20 and discuss some of their biggest takeaways after ranking the top 200 fantasy players ahead of next season (4:41). Next, they introduce a brand-new segment called “DK, tell us about the war, grandpa!” (41:26) Check out our 2024 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:05:38

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The Best Fantasy Landing Spots for 2024 Rookies

4/30/2024
Welcome back to ‘The Ringer Fantasy Football Show’! The guys kick off the 2024 fantasy football season by surveying the rookie landscape, breaking down where to draft some of these first-year players, and identifying which ones will have the most immediate fantasy impact using the “High T” metric (3:44). “You guys want to do some emails?” (68:44) Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:21:02

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NFL Draft Superlatives: Most Likely to Get a Coach Fired, Steal a Starting Job, and Host ‘SNL’

4/28/2024
The guys fight off their senioritis and wrap up their NFL draft coverage this season by putting together a draft yearbook to remember it by! They award superlatives, celebrate the most memorable picks, and do their best to predict their classmates’ futures (1:59). “You guys want to do some emails?” (64:53) Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck, and Ben Solak Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:24:04

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NFL Draft Day 2 Reactions: WR Hits and Misses, the Tepper Tantrum, and Biggest Steals

4/27/2024
The guys are back to discuss their most significant takeaways from Day 2 of the NFL Draft including Panthers owner David Tepper’s hatred of hats, an early wide receiver run at the top of the second round, CB Cooper DeJean falling to the Eagles, and the raw magnificence of Oreos (2:40). Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck, and Ben Solak Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:44

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Round 1 Reactions: Falcons Tilt for Penix, Maye In New England, and the Vikings Land McCarthy

4/26/2024
The guys share their instant reactions to the most exciting picks and trades from the first round of the 2024 NFL draft! They unpack the Falcons’ shocking decision to reach for Michael Penix Jr., the Vikings trading up for J.J. McCarthy, the Bears leveling up their offense with Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze, the historic lack of defensive players, and much more (1:51). Michael Penix Jr. to the Falcons (2:13) The Vikings trading up for J.J. McCarthy (13:31) Jayden Daniels vs. Drake Maye (26:39) The Bears pairing Caleb Williams with Rome Odunze (35:01) Xavier Worthy landing in Kansas City (43:18) What are the 49ers doing with their WR room? (50:03) One sentence reviews on our favorite teams’ first-round picks (63:29) Who won (and lost) Round 1? (69:35) Check out our 2024 Ringer NFL Draft Guide here! Email us! ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck, and Ben Solak Guest: Austin Gayle Social: Kiera Givens and Jack Sanders Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:25:54