The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Jaylen Waddle drove Craig to tears (derogatory), and Kenneth Walker III did the same for DK (complimentary). But we’re ready to move on from 'MNF.' It’s time for Power Hour, where we power rank … something!

This week, the DDC ranks their instant regrets coming out of Week 1:

(00:00) Intro

(02:19) Jaylen Waddle model crash-out

(11:15) Kenneth Walker III put DK in a euphoric state

Power Hour

(21:07) Hyping up the Chargers again

(24:22) Believing the Rams could same-day travel to Australia and win

(30:16) Taking Kyler Murray over Josh Allen

(33:15) High expectations for Saquon Barkley

(38:55) Thinking Jayden Reed would do anything

(42:29) Ranking Kyle Pitts and Marvin Harrison Jr.

(45:58) Overdrafting A.J. Brown

(49:41) Not drafting Isaiah Likely more

(53:05) Caring about Ashton Jeanty’s “ankle injury”

(59:05) Ringer Fantasy League update

(01:22:35) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd.

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle

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The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy football. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 2.

(00:00) Intro

(05:04) Waivers: Running back

(15:49) Waivers: Wide receiver

(27:37) Waivers: Tight end

(43:02) Waivers: Quarterback and defense

(55:08) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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Everyone’s team won. That’s right. Everyone. DK’s Seahawks, Heifetz’s Giants, Craig’s Steelers, Nikhil’s Bears, and Austin’s Raiders. What a way to start Week 1. Lock in for the DDC to run through all the games, categories, and more.

(00:00) Intro

(04:01) SNF: Heifetz’s Giants clobber Cowboys

(16:07) Winners and Losers

(39:31) This Guy Is a PROBLEM

(55:55) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.

(01:12:53) Fart or Shart

(01:22:51) Intrusive Thoughts

(01:34:52) Quote of the Day

(01:41:07) Worst Ref Decision of the Day

(01:45:07) Lucille Bluth Stats

(01:51:22) Coolest Shit of the Week

(01:52:52) The Cloyce Box Award

(01:58:23) Burn Book

(02:04:46) TIFF update from Craig

(02:08:06) Thank you, Lorne!

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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The Rams getting to Melbourne 30 hours before kickoff against the 49ers turned out to be a pretty bad idea. Danny, Danny, and Craig run through their biggest takeaways from San Francisco’s 27-7 beatdown over Los Angeles (00:57), the NFL’s first trip to Australia, Aaron Rodgers’s podcast confessional (38:27), and finally, our first Ringer 107 segment of the season (41:38).

Reminders:

1. Fantasy Rankings: ⁠⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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FOOTBALL IS BACK, BABY!! But Brock Bowers is not. Brock’s injury news forces Dolphins-Raiders to the front of the queue for the lads' first full week preview of the 2026-27 NFL season. Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 1. Enjoy, fellas. It’s finally time.

(02:50) Dolphins at Raiders (without Brock Bowers)

(10:16) Ravens at Colts

(17:16) Falcons at Steelers

(22:21) Bengals at Buccaneers

(25:39) Bills at Texans

(30:56) Bears at Panthers

(36:55) Saints at Lions

(41:51) Jets at Titans

(46:04) Browns at Jaguars

(48:47) Packers at Vikings

(52:22) Commanders at Eagles

(55:45) Cardinals at Chargers

(58:43) Cowboys at Giants

Reminders:

1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 1: ⁠⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠

2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.

3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!!⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)

4. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠
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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines.

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