The 10 Biggest Values in 2026 Fantasy Drafts

7 New Playcallers That Could Make or Break Your Fantasy Draft with Nate Tice

Nate Tice gets deep into his bag to preview offenses with new play callers and how to take advantage of them in fantasy football. It’s fantastic. Nate speaks, we listen. He and the guys go through the different offenses over 75 minutes, in this order: (00:00) Intro (06:34) Chargers - Greg Roman to Mike McDaniel (19:40) Ravens - Todd Monken to Declan O’Doyle (32:09) Raiders - Chip Kelly to Klint Kubiak (41:04) Cardinals - Drew Petzing to Mike LaFleur (54:35) Titans - Brian Callahan to Bo Hardegree to Brian Daboll (01:07:59) Buccaneers - Josh Grizzard to Zac Robinson (01:16:09) Thank you, Lorne! Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events [https://www.theringer.com/events]. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew. 3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 4. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is HERE [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo]!! 5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason [https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason] 7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd [https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com [https://www.verizon.com/] Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. 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 [https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Preseason Week 1 Winners and Losers

Football is back (kind of), and the guys are picking their winners and losers from the first week of preseason games. They discuss Jaxson Dart being back in the medical tent (02:22), Jeremiyah Love’s ankle injury (07:42), DJ Moore’s promising start (16:51), Tua’s Falcons debut (37:45), Craig’s experience watching Deshaun Watson snaps (43:28), Fernando Mendoza’s preseason debut in Klint Kubiak’s offense (48:27), and Jayden Daniels’s LSU jersey (01:25:13). (01:41:43) Millennial Bangers cannot be stopped. Craig is on a generational run. Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: ⁠https://www.theringer.com/events⁠ [https://www.theringer.com/events]. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. The day after the live show, we’re doing the second-ever Ringer Fantasy Football Draft LIVE on Netflix with Bill, Mal, and the crew. 3. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 4. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is ⁠HERE⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo]!! 5. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 6. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: ⁠https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason⁠ [https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason] 7. Don’t miss out on our Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd⁠ [https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at ⁠verizon.com⁠ [https://www.verizon.com/] Start the season strong with the Kickoff Bundle. Available now. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ⁠https://ziprecruiter.com/FANTASY⁠ [https://www.ziprecruiter.com/FANTASY] 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 [https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The 10 Biggest Values in 2026 Fantasy Drafts

Everyone—not just dads—loves a deal. DK, Danny, and Craig identify the biggest values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, running through their patented Name Brand/Off Brand exercise just 27 days away from kickoff. Who is almond milk? Who is Baby Ruth? Who is Gildan? Only one way to find out: (01:48) Rashee Rice vs. Wan’Dale Robinson (10:27) Omarion Hampton vs. Kyren Williams/D’Andre Swift (21:32) JSN vs. Emeka Egbuka (27:50) A.J. Brown vs. Mike Evans (33:27) Nico Collins vs. Jayden Higgins (40:20) Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Quentin Johnston (48:51) Zay Flowers vs. DJ Moore (55:24) Harold Fanin vs. Isaiah Likely (01:04:09) Emails: Mike McCarthy vs. Sean Payton, Angel Rebrand Check out the Millennial Bangers playlist HERE [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo?si=433c678486414766] Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events [https://www.theringer.com/events]. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason [https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason] 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd [https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com [https://www.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 [https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Five Breakout Offenses No One's Talking About (and Who to Draft From Them)

People forget that the Colts led one of the best offenses in NFL history for the first half of last season. If Indiana Jones can happen, anything can happen. Here’s a list of our picks for the best candidates to have breakout offenses in 2026 and how to prepare accordingly for upcoming fantasy football drafts. (01:19) Remembering last year’s Colts (04:26) New Orleans Saints (15:19) Las Vegas Raiders (XX) Minnesota Vikings (XX) Atlanta Falcons (43:53) Tennessee Titans (01:07:07) Emails: More Australia travel and microwaves (01:23:33) You guessed it: Another Millennial Banger Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events [https://www.theringer.com/events]. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason [https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason] 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd (https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd) Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com [https://www.verizon.com/] The Dog Stars only in theaters and IMAX August 28. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan [https://www.fanduel.com/playwithaplan] to learn more about the resources and helplines. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Training Camp Risers and Fallers, Luther Burden III Injured, Australia Jet Lag Scouts, and the Worst NFL Jersey Ever

Injuries are spreading across the league like the plague. Craig’s best friend, Luther Burden III (01:35), is going to miss the rest of the offseason. The Lions' offensive line is managing an injury at center already (13:59), and Washington left tackle Laremy Tunsil (20:19) might be out for the year with a torn triceps. Running backs J.K. Dobbins and Christian McCaffrey (25:54) are missing practice now, too. Some quarterback questions: Who would you pick in a fight: Kirk Cousins or Maxx Crosby (32:34)? Is Carson Beck the future of the league (34:13)? The guys round out the show with Australia travel plans for Rams-49ers (52:56), the new worst jerseys of all time (01:00:41), another Will Levis blunder (01:03:36), and some emails (01:04:23). (00:00) Intro (01:35) WR Luther Burden III, Bears (13:59) C Cade Mays, Lions (20:19) OT Laremy Tunsil, Commanders (25:54) RB J.K. Dobbins, Broncos, and RB Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (32:34) Kirk Cousins vs. Maxx Crosby (34:13) Carson Beck Hall of Fame (52:56) Rams-49ers Australia travel, important Will Levis update, and emails!!! Reminders: 1. LIVE SHOW COMING THIS MONTH: We’ll be in Los Angeles for a live show at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Thursday, August 27. Details here: https://www.theringer.com/events. Get your tickets now! Go, go, go. 2. Email us punishment ideas for year two of the Ringer Fantasy Football League: ringerfantasyfootball@gmail.com 3. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz. 4. RANKINGS LAST UPDATED AUGUST 3: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason [https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason] 5. Don’t miss out on our Discord: https://discord.gg/BrcmaHFdqd [https://discord.com/invite/BrcmaHFdqd] Verizon Simplicity Plan. One plan. One price. Learn more at verizon.com [https://www.verizon.com/] Make your rise with the MVP Bundle. Available now. Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]