Week 3 Preview: One Stat for Every Game

It’s Week 3! Drew Lock, Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston, and Case Keenum could all play football this week. Heifetz, DK, and Craig are previewing every game and presenting one key stat for each matchup. (02:58) Bengals at Steelers (08:28) Seahawks at Commanders (16:47) Texans at Colts (23:48) Chargers at Bills (32:38) Panthers at Browns (34:58) Jets at Lions (38:56) Chiefs at Dolphins (40:06) Patriots at Jaguars (43:44) Titans at Giants (52:53) Cardinals at 49ers (59:51) Vikings at Buccaneers (01:02:19) Ravens vs. Cowboys (01:07:16) Raiders at Saints (01:09:05) Rams at Broncos (01:13:46) Eagles at Bears (01:16:13) Ringer 107 (01:20:50) Thank you, Lorne! Reminders: 1. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 23: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026?positions=rb,wr,te 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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com ⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit ⁠https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heifetz is cycling through the five stages of grief as Giants QB Jaxson Dart will possibly miss the entire season after suffering a knee injury during their blowout loss against the Rams in Los Angeles on 'MNF.' DH eventually wipes his tears, and the guys get to Power Hour, where they power rank … something! This time, the DDC rank their favorite fantasy football buy-lows to trade for ahead of Week 3. (20:10) TE Colston Loveland and WR Luther Burden III, Bears (24:19) RB Saquon Barkley, Eagles (29:27) WR Drake London, Falcons (35:06) WR Rashee Rice, Chiefs (38:49) WR George Pickens, Cowboys (43:39) RB Travis Etienne Jr., Saints (47:28) WR Jameson Williams, Lions (52:43) WR Quentin Johnston, Chargers (55:13) QB Drake Maye, Patriots (01:05:37) Ringer Fantasy Football League update (01:09:21) Fantasy Court (01:19:20) Emails! 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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Saquon Barkley) from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy football. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 3, with what some are calling some of the best trivia in years. (00:00) Intro (04:07) Waivers: Running back (19:38) Waivers: Wide receiver (36:43) Waivers: Tight end (50:20) Waivers: Quarterback and defense (01:02:37) 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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colston Loveland, Marvin Harrison Jr., and the Chargers are breaking us. Lock in for Danny, Danny, and Craig running through all of the Sunday games from Week 2. (00:00) Intro (01:12) SNF: Chiefs outlast Colts in OT, 33-30 (12:44) Winners and Losers (46:04) PROBLEM of the Day (57:37) It’s So Over. We’re So Back. (01:16:40) Fart or Shart (01:29:13) Intrusive Thoughts (01:37:16) Quote of the Day (01:40:11) Worst Ref Call/Coach Decision of the Day (01:44:07) Lucille Bluth (01:51:03) Burn Book (01:54:27) 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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WEEK 2 IS REAL. THIS TIME ALL OF THE FOOTBALL IS REAL. YAY.  Danny, Danny, and Craig each give out the one stat they’re thinking about going into every game in Week 2. (01:27) Bengals at Texans (15:28) Steelers at Patriots (22:13) Eagles at Titans (26:31) Packers at Jets (34:32) Panthers at Falcons (39:59) Saints at Ravens (43:25) Jaguars at Broncos (51:37) Commanders at Cowboys (54:28) Seahawks at Cardinals (01:03:57) Dolphins at 49ers (01:05:52) Colts at Chiefs (01:08:25) Giants at Rams (01:19:09) Ringer 107 (01:23:10) Emails!! (01:29:02) 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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Nikhil Behal, Cameron Dinwiddie, and Austin Gayle  The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠⁠ Find gear that supports your run BrooksRunning.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: ⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verizon.com⁠ ⁠ Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/FANTASY 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices