The Ringer NFL Show

Sheil, Tom, and Billy start the pod by breaking down Baker Mayfield’s new contract extension with the Tampa Bay Bucs and examining the Atlanta Falcons’ decision to name Tua Tagovailoa their starting QB for Week 1. They then preview the big Patriots-Seahawks and 49ers-Rams kickoff games.(00:00) Baker's new deal, Tua's starting job, Patriots-Seahawks, and 49ers-Rams!(5:19) Tampa Bay Bucs give Baker Mayfield a big contract extension(20:20) Tua Tagovailoa named Falcons starter for Week 1(35:04) Patriots-Seahawks preview(50:57) 49ers-Rams preview

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Sheil Kapadia and Billy Gil get together with host Tom Pelissero to share, debate, and analyze their picks for the winners of each division in both the AFC and NFC conferences for the 2026-27 season, including wild-card teams. They then go over their playoff seeding predictions and discuss who they think will ultimately win Super Bowl LXI in February.(00:00) NFL season preview and Super Bowl predictions!(03:48) AFC East picks(10:52) AFC North picks(17:04) AFC South picks(26:37) AFC West picks(40:43) NFC East picks(44:33) NFC North picks(50:13) NFC South picks(52:56) NFC West picks(01:06:02) Playoff and Super Bowl predictions!Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Tom PelisseroGuests: Sheil Kapadia and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil, Tom, and Billy start the pod by sharing their reactions to Aaron Donald making his big return to the Los Angeles Rams and analyzing the team's travel plans for the big game with the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia. They then dive into some of the other hot-button topics around the league, including RB Josh Jacobs being placed on the commissioner's exempt list, J.J. McCarthy’s status with the Vikings, and much more. They end the pod by talking about the trade market after cut-down day and shining a light on Tom’s 2026 NFL fantasy draft.(00:00) Aaron Donald's return, Josh Jacobs's status, and much more(03:12) Aaron Donald rejoins the Los Angeles Rams(17:05) 49ers-Rams NFL game in Melbourne, Australia(27:27) RB Josh Jacobs placed on the commissioner's exempt list(42:04) QB trade market updates(53:15) Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to the New York Giants(59:11) OT Broderick Jones traded to Dallas Cowboys, plus trade market news(1:04:11) Grading Tom Pelissero’s fantasy draft

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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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Sheil, Billy, and Tom get together to analyze and debate some of the biggest and most interesting topics currently swirling around the NFL media landscape.(00:00) Ten preseason stories that have our attention!(04:12) One-of-one Topps patches for rookies(06:57) Have we reached football broadcast saturation?(09:53) NFL scraps the Pro Bowl(16:55) New NFL rules for suspensions and violations(25:33) What are we hearing?(37:26) New NCAA rules for NFL players(54:53) Preseason revenge game for Tua Tagovailoa?(01:01:09) Browns name Deshaun Watson starter for Week 1(01:12:00) No more 'Hard Knocks' in-season series(01:19:15) NFL and Disney pairing teams with characters(01:21:45) Remembering Dolly Parton and Tim CurryUpgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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New co-host Tom Pelissero joins the Ringer NFL Show with Sheil and Billy to take a big-picture look at some of the most important questions buzzing around the league as we head toward a brand new NFL season.(00:00) Answering 5 Big Questions for the 2026 NFL Season(02:49) Which QB will we be looking at differently after the '26 season?(23:19) Are the Chiefs going to be back to being the Chiefs?(33:15) Which teams will get the first-year bump from their new coaches?(48:26) Will Rams' blockbuster offseason pay off?(56:46) Which head coaches are under the most pressure?Upgrade Your Performance with Orgain Creatine. Available at Amazon, Costco, Walmart & Whole Foods.The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Host: Sheil KapadiaGuests: Tom Pelissero and Billy GilProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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