Best The Football Spin || JOE Podcasts (2025)

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Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Fallout, J.J. McCarthy’s Readiness, and Offseason Veteran Updates 1:18:37

1d ago1:18:37

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by discussing the latest buzz around the Shedeur Sanders prank call scandal, and sharing their takes on J.J. McCarthy's bid to be the Vikings' new starting QB. They then shine a light on some of veteran contracts around the NFL that are still in question and speculate on their eventual landing spots, includin…

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2025 NFL Draft Leftovers 1:04:03

3d ago1:04:03

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to analyze and debate some of the biggest buzz that has materialized around the league since the 2025 NFL Draft ended, while shining a light on major topics they missed in the moment. Topics include: Bills GM Brandon Beane responds to draft criticism Cowboys Fail to Land a WR 49ers go against draft consensus Jaguars…

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NFL Draft Winners and Losers 1:33:29

5d ago1:33:29

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together after the third day of the NFL draft and they start their conversation by discussing the Browns taking Shedeur Sanders with the 144th pick and speculating on what this means for the mercurial college superstar and his new team going forward. They then survey the rest of the picks and talk about which individua…

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2025 NFL Draft First-Round Recap 1:31:51

7d ago1:31:51

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together right after the 32nd pick in the NFL draft to debate and share their instant reactions to the biggest story lines of the night. Topics include: Jags trade up to get Travis Hunter Giants draft Abdul Carter and Jaxson Dart Falcons Trade up for James Pearce Jr. Shedeur Sanders not drafted in first round Raiders d…

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NFL Draft Rumors Buy or Sell? Plus Draft Props! 1:25:35

11d ago1:25:35

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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 an…

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The Final Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft 1:31:50

16d ago1:31:50

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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 h…

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AFC Draft Confidence Meter 1:35:38

18d ago1:35:38

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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 Ringe…

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NFC Draft Confidence Meter 1:43:02

22d ago1:43:02

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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…

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The (First) Ringer NFL Show 2025 Mock Draft 1:30:31

25d ago1:30:31

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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-…

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NFL Rule Changes Update, Trey Hendrickson's Standoff, Micah Parsons Buzz, and More 1:20:40

29d ago1:20:40

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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 th…

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NFL Competition Committee Breakdown 1:20:41

1M ago1:20:41

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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 penaltie…

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Who Has the Most at Stake in the NFL Draft? 1:11:03

1M ago1:11:03

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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…

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Five Big NFL Draft Questions 1:21:07

1M ago1:21:07

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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…

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Aaron Rodgers Watch Continues, NFL March Madness Comps, and More 1:03:40

1M ago1:03:40

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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 …

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The Bengals Extend Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, Plus Free Agency Superlatives 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

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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, th…

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Spinning the QB Roulette Wheel With Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and More 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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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, s…

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NFL Free Agency Winners and Losers (So Far) 1:40:35

2M ago1:40:35

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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…

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DK Metcalf Requests a Trade, Free Agency Matchmaking, and More 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

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…

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NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Passes and Free Agency Mega-Preview! 1:30:53

2M ago1:30:53

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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 swirli…

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NFL Scouting Combine Winners and Losers 1:16:24

2M ago1:16:24

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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…

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Matthew Stafford’s LA Future, the $40M Backup Plan, and a “Tush Push” Ban?! 51:58

2M ago51:58

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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 N…

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The 10 Draft Commandments 1:08:04

2M ago1:08:04

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Steven and Diante get ready for the start of the football calendar by analyzing and debating some of the most common clichés 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 t…

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Offseason Primer: Joe Burrow’s Pressure Tactics, Worst Lessons From Super Bowl LIX, and More 1:06:03

3M ago1:06:03

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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…

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Super Bowl LIX Recap 54:04

3M ago54:04

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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 mo…

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Super Bowl LIX Preview 56:06

3M ago56:06

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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 R…

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Poetic Justice: The Year of Kendrick Lamar 1:24:00

3M ago1:24:00

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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 aft…

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Five Big Questions Heading Into Super Bowl LIX 50:34

3M ago50:34

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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, a…

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Super Bowl LIX Media Night Recap, Myles Garrett's Trade Request, and More 40:16

3M ago40:16

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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…

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Floor, Ceiling, & Median Outcomes for the Cowboys and Raiders. Plus, Early Super Bowl Thoughts. 1:14:07

3M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

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 …

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Conference Championship Recap: The Chiefs and Eagles Return to the Super Bowl, Coaching Carousel News, and More 1:15:15

3M ago1:15:15

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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 responsi…

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Conference Championship Preview: The Bills-Chiefs Rematch, Jets Hire Aaron Glenn as HC, and More 1:35:58

3M ago1:35:58

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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…

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Divisional-Round Sunday Recap: Bills and Eagles Triumph in the Snow, AFC/NFC Championship Previews, and More 1:01:58

3M ago1:01:58

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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 reso…

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Divisional Round Saturday Recap: Commanders Upset the Lions, Chiefs Outlast the Texans, and More 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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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…

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Divisional Round Preview: Lamar vs. Josh, Upset Scenarios, and More 1:12:53

4M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

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 hel…

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Wild-Card Monday Recap: Rams Stun the Vikings, Mike McCarthy Out as Cowboys HC, and More 56:05

4M ago56:05

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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 e…

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Wild-Card Sunday Recap: Commanders Defeat the Bucs, Ravens-Bills Preview, and More 1:05:29

4M ago1:05:29

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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…

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Wild-Card Saturday Recap: Texans Upset the Chargers, Ravens Dominate the Steelers, and More 1:09:03

4M ago1:09:03

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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 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 K…

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Wild-Card Round Preview: Playoff Snake Draft, Super Bowl Picks, and More 1:33:23

4M ago1:33:23

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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 com…

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There’s Something About Josh 48:00

4M ago48:00

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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 play…

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Week 18 Recap: Lions Win the No. 1 Seed, Wild-Card Round Breakdown, and More 1:34:26

4M ago1:34:26

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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) C…

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Week 18 Preview: Vikings and Lions Battle for No. 1, Coaching Carousel Predictions, and More 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

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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 loo…

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Week 17 Recap: Vikings Defeat the Packers, Early Playoff Seeding Scenarios, and More 1:31:16

4M ago1:31:16

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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 …

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Week 17 Preview: Christmas Day Roundup, Packers Battle the Vikings, and More 1:18:24

4M ago1:18:24

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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…

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Week 16 Recap: Vikings Beat the Seahawks, AFC/NFC Playoff Picture, and More 1:22:37

4M ago1:22:37

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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…

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Week 16 Preview: Penix Starts Against the Giants, Steelers vs. Ravens, and More 1:14:17

4M ago1:14:17

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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 …

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The Hobbled Lions, Patrick Mahomes’s Injury Concerns, and It’s Time for the Kirk Cousins Experiment to End 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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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 …

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Week 15 Recap: The Bills Hold Off the Lions, the Eagles Return to Form, and More 1:37:06

5M ago1:37:06

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Bills-Lions (1:45) Steelers-Eagles (16:03) Packers-Seahawks (23:41) Then, they break down the AFC wild-card race and play Content, Contender, Pretender (39:47) with potential AFC playoff teams. To close the show, they…

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Week 15 Preview: Bill Belichick Is NC’s New HC, Bills Visit the Lions, and More 1:22:29

5M ago1:22:29

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante start the pod by sharing their reactions to the North Carolina Tar Heels acquiring Bill Belichick as their new football head coach. Next, they analyze and discuss some of the biggest matchups on Sunday, including Bill-Lions (11:12), Steelers-Eagles (31:57), and Packers-Seahawks (44:54). Finally, the crew survey the rest of…

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Predicting Head Coach Landing Spots, the Deterioration of Jalen Hurts, and Justin Herbert Deserves More Attention 1:17:24

5M ago1:17:24

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Reports are swirling around the University of North Carolina’s interest in hiring Bill Belichick, leading The Ringer’s Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to speculate how they think five NFL teams will fill head-coaching vacancies at the end of the season (00:00). Then, in his weekly QB Corner segment, Steven Ruiz evaluates the careers of the 2020 Q…

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Week 14 Recap: Chiefs Edge Out the Chargers, Rams Outduel the Bills, and More 1:32:31

5M ago1:32:31

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Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Chargers-Chiefs (2:09) Bills-Rams (14:57) Seahawks-Cardinals (24:27) Next, they examine the playoff races in both the NFC (31:37) and AFC (46:09), and offer early speculation on which teams will ultimately make the pl…

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