The Ringer NFL Show

Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee take an early look at the 2026-27 NFL season and tackle some of the biggest questions surrounding the current state of the most polarizing teams and players in the NFC.

(00:00) Around the NFC with 10 big questions!

(02:05) More likely: Seahawks back in the Super Bowl, or Cardinals get the no. 1 pick in 2027?

(09:37) Three coaches on the hot seat

(17:04) More likely: Giants win the NFC East, or Vikings win the NFC North?

(23:53) The Commanders' 2026 outlook

(31:13) Which three NFC playoff teams won’t be in it next season?

(40:29) Ranking the NFC South QBs

(57:49) Which non-playoff teams will be in the playoffs next season?

(01:00:48) Most likely outcome for the Rams in '26-27

(01:07:12) NFC QBs most likely to win MVP

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Diante Lee

Producer: Chris Sutton

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil and Ben Solak from ESPN shine a light on some of the most polarizing players, teams, and coaches around the league, and theorize the headlines we’re likely to see about them buzzing around NFL media circles in three years.(00:53) 2029 Future NFL Predictions(04:06) Jalen Hurts(18:55) Peyton Manning and Tom Brady(26:25) Mike Tomlin(45:03) Kyle Shanahan(50:48) Robot refs(57:35) Lamar Jackson(01:05:20) Chicago Bears(01:10:06) San Diego ChargersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Ben SolakProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil and Patrick Daugherty from NBC Sports get together to systematically rank and debate every head coach in the NFL to determine who would lead their theoretical franchises.(00:00) NFL head coaches draft!(00:54) Pick nos. 1-5(21:01) Pick nos. 6-12(41:01) Pick nos. 13-32Visit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Patrick DaughertyProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Austin Gayle get together to analyze and discuss the most intriguing media stories surrounding key players, coaches, and teams around the league that came out of NFL draft weekend.(00:00) Secrets revealed! What we’ve learned since the draft ended(02:49) Sean McVay and Ty Simpson(16:22) Mike Vrabel(30:26) The tight end trend in the NFL(41:25) Mike McDaniel(48:30) Baltimore Ravens(55:30) San Francisco 49ers(01:04:05) The NFL’s new offensive playcallersVisit us in stores and online at https://Warbyparker.com/RINGERNFLThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Austin GayleProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil and The Ringer’s own Diante Lee get together after the third day of the 2026 NFL draft to assess which teams and players either raised their status heading into next season or inexplicably put the development of their organizations on the back foot over the weekend.

(00:48) 2026 NFL Draft Winners and Losers

(01:25) Cleveland Browns

(09:44) New York Giants

(15:56) New Orleans Saints

(21:00) New England Patriots

(32:14) Jacksonville Jaguars

(39:44) NFL draft quick hits

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Host: Sheil Kapadia

Guest: Diante Lee

Producer: Chris Sutton

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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