Week 16 Preview: Tua Benched, Trevor’s Test, and the Parsons-less Packers, With Ben Solak (Plus the Tufted Titmouse)

Ben Solak returns to talk Week 16, Miami’s QB options, Trevor Lawrence’s massive opportunity in Denver, and how all of Green Bay’s injuries will impact the Packers-Bears rematch before talking about which birds he has been looking at outside his window. (00:00) Intro(02:54) Bengals-Dolphins(13:24) Jaguars-Broncos(20:29) Packers-Bears(28:29) Eagles-Commanders(36:34) 49ers-Colts(41:11) Punishment update(47:56) Bucs-Panthers(52:29) Patriots-Ravens(59:10) Raiders-Texans(01:01:44) Bills-Browns(01:02:22) Chargers-Cowboys(01:04:15) Chiefs-Titans(01:07:38) Vikings-Giants(0127) Jets-Saints(01:14:10) Falcons-Cardinals(0120) Ringer 107 Picks Discord link: https://discord.com/invite/WdtQNSdDUc Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Ben SolakProducers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Further. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys are power ranking the most impactful trades of the season, from the Micah Parsons blockbuster to the Joe Flacco midseason trade, and much more. They then take on a fantasy court case and recap the week in the Ringer Fantasy Football League. Finally, the guys are joined by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Michael Bublé to talk about his love of fantasy football, his career highlights, and more! (00:00) Show start (1:55) Power Hour! (3:22) Micah Parsons to GB (7:57) Quinnen Williams to DAL (11:52) George Pickens to DAL (15:49) DK Metcalf to PIT (20:25) Seahawks Replace Geno Smith With Sam Darnold (27:51) Geno Smith to LV (30:27) Vikings Let Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones Walk (34:39) Colts Sign Daniel Jones and Trade for Sauce Gardner (38:17) Jaguars Trade Up for Travis Hunter (40:58) Jakobi Meyers to JAX (43:20) Bears Acquire Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson (45:44) Joe Flacco to CIN (48:54) Fantasy Court (55:58) Ringer Fantasy League Update (1:00:42) Michael Bublé Joins the Show! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Click here to join our Discord! Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Further. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ryan Garcia and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to the Steelers' win over the Dolphins on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys discuss must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 16. (00:00) Intro (01:53) ‘Monday Night Football’ (19:30) RB Waivers: Michael Carter, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Brian Robinson (27:04) WR Waivers: Jayden Reed, Jalen Coker, Jayden Higgins (37:26) TE Waivers: Darren Waller, Colston Loveland, Colby Parkinson (50:43) QB Waivers: Trevor Lawrence, Jacoby Brissett, Marcus Mariota (51:47) D/ST Waivers: 49ers, Vikings, Chiefs (58:16) Emails Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Click here to join our Discord! Email us! [email protected] Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the NFL Week 15 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:58) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Vikings-Cowboys (8:27) Winners and Losers (48:35) The Oppenheimer Award (01:11:59) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:18:08) Fart or Shart (01:35:17) Intrusive Thoughts (01:43:56) Ick of the Week (01:47:38) Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:49:49) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:55:05) Fantasy Burn Book Click here to join our Discord! Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s week 15 in the NFL and the guys preview this week’s pivotal slate of games. The MVP race is heating up, playoff hopes are in the balance, and the league might see the first ever grandpa under center. (00:00) Intro(02:30) Game Previews(01:24:38) Ringer 107 Link to Join the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/WdtQNSdDUc Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther 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 HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s Power Hour, the guys rank which quarterbacks will be available this offseason and which ones can actually succeed on new teams. Chris Ryan joins to talk about the Eagles' crushing 'MNF' loss and Chris making the playoffs in the Ringer Fantasy League. Then, Fantasy Court and emails. Link to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/WdtQNSdDUc (00:00) Intro (2:29) Philip Rivers (6:20) Power Hour! (52:40) Chris Ryan joins the show (01:18:13) Fantasy Court (01:22:16) Emails Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther 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 Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to one of the most disappointing fantasy games of the season on ‘Monday Night Football.’ Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! The guys discuss must-add players at each position ahead of NFL Week 15. (00:00) Intro (27:41) RB Waivers: Blake Corum, Bam Knight, Jaylen Wright(38:43) WR Waivers: Jayden Higgins, Jaylen Reed, Luther Burden III(48:57) TE Waivers: Harold Fannin Jr., Isaiah Likely, Mike Gesicki(55:46) QB Waivers: Marcus Mariota, CJ Stroud, Tyler Shough(56:48) D/ST Waivers: Jaguars, Bears, Cowboys(59:19) Emails Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! Email us! [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther 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 HorlbeckProducers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, Ronak Nair, and Ryan Garcia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap all the NFL Week 14 action by going through categories such as Winners and Losers, Fart or Shart, Intrusive Thoughts, and so much more. (0:00) Intro (1:50) ‘Sunday Night Football’: Texans-Chiefs (14:06) Winners and Losers (29:42) The Oppenheimer Award (40:54) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:14:46) Fart or Shart (01:26:42) Intrusive Thoughts (01:34:05) Ick of the Week (01:40:014 Tom Brady/Magic Johnson Tweets (01:43:20) The Lucille Bluth Award (01:44:22) Two Players Who Outscored Justin Jefferson and a Lie (01:46:18) Fantasy Burn Book Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here!  Email us! [email protected] This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Farther The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit http://www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys preview all the games in Week 14 of the NFL season, a crucial week for fantasy football, offering start-sit advice, who they like to win each game, and much more before making their Ringer 107 picks for the week. (00:00) Show start (2:24) Bears-Packers (13:34) Steelers-Ravens (26:36) Bengals-Bills (30:55) Colts-Jaguars (38:05) Buccaneers-Saints (40:45) Seahawks-Falcons (44:28) Commanders-Vikings (57:47) Titans-Browns (59:20) Dolphins-Jets (1:01:23) Rams-Cardinals (1:03:50) Broncos-Raiders (1:06:26) Texans-Chiefs (1:11:41) Eagles-Chargers (1:18:15) Ringer 107 Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! YT: Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Further. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s Power Hour, the guys are drafting which teams in the NFL right now they trust the most to win a game in overtime. They then recap the week of matchups in the Ringer Fantasy Football League and answer a Fantasy Court case and a particularly interesting email about hyenas before closing the show. (00:00) Show start (3:46) Steelers sign Adam Thielen (9:25) Power Hour: Drafting teams we trust to win in overtime (14:26) Los Angeles Rams (16:31) Buffalo Bills (19:06) Kansas City Chiefs (22:24) Dallas Cowboys (25:05) Green Bay Packers (28:50) New England Patriots (32:17) Seattle Seahawks (34:53) Denver Broncos (37:13) Houston Texans (40:50) Chicago Bears (43:39) San Francisco 49ers (45:59) Detroit Lions (48:30) Baltimore Ravens (50:59) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (53:14) Philadelphia Eagles (1:02:06) Cincinnati Bengals (1:03:28) Indianapolis Colts (1:04:36) Los Angeles Chargers (1:10:35) Ringer Fantasy Football League update (1:13:39) Fantasy Court (1:23:00) Emails Check out our 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings here! YT: Check out the 2025 Ringer Fantasy Football Rankings: https://fantasyfootball.theringer.com/ Email us! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. This episode is sponsored by Chime. Bank Smarter, Progress Further. This episode is brought to you by American Eagle. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Kai Grady, Carlos Chiriboga, and Ronak Nair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices