The Ringer NFL Show

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 the big games affecting the AFC playoff race: Texans-Chiefs (33:31) Ravens-Steelers (44:58) Bills-Patriots (51:33) Chargers-Broncos (56:43) Finally, they offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made significant contributions to the Week 16 headlines (1:01:28). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 the slate and share their favorite betting odds (52:30). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 hopes (10:41). They also talk about the potential beginning of the Michael Penix Jr. era (18:03), as well as Jerry Jones’s continued defense of Mike McCarthy (23:11). After that, Steven Ruiz joins for QB Corner to discuss four quarterbacks who could hit free agency this offseason—Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Kirk Cousins—as well as potential landing spots for them (31:56). For more, you can check out Sheil’s Week 15 reaction piece [https://www.theringer.com/2024/12/17/nfl/nfl-week-15-under-review-nfc-playoff-race-1-seed-detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-minnesota-vikings] on The Ringer’s new website. [https://www.theringer.com/] Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Nora Princiotti, and Steven Ruiz Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 15 headlines (1:00:00). 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 Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producers: Chris Sutton, T Cruz, Tucker Tashjian, and Mark Panik Production Supervision: Conor Nevins, Arjuna Ramgopal, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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 the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (54:36). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com [http://www.rg-help.com/] to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Sheil Kapadia, Steven Ruiz, and Diante Lee Producer: Chris Sutton Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal, Conor Nevins, and Daniel Comer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]