NFL

The End of Bill Belichick’s Tenure in New England Feels Inevitable

It’s hard to envision a scenario in which Belichick keeps his job after this miserable campaign. But with the NFL career wins record within reach and other teams potentially interested, there’s plenty at stake for Belichick and the Patriots in the final month of the season.

By Nora Princiotti

Week 14 NFL Picks Against the Spread

Can the Cowboys get revenge against the Eagles and cut into Philadelphia’s lead in the NFC East? And can the Bills go into Kansas City and keep their slim playoff hopes alive? Here are the picks for every game on the Week 14 slate.

By Sheil Kapadia

Fantasy Sports

Fantasy Football Rankings: Is Dak Prescott Now QB1?

The Cowboys passer is on a tear that could make him a league-winner

By The Ringer Staff

Quarterback Injuries Are Defining the NFL Playoff Race

Football’s usual war of attrition has reached new heights, as nearly half of the league’s current playoff teams are rolling out backups at their most important position

By Ben Solak

QB Rankings: This Is the Best Version of Dak Prescott We’ve Ever Seen

The Cowboys QB is moving up the MVP leaderboards and our rankings. Plus: How high did Jordan Love climb after another impressive performance, and how should we evaluate this Russell Wilson season?

By Steven Ruiz

NFL Power Rankings: The 49ers Are the Class of the NFL

After blowing out the Eagles in Week 13, the 49ers are the top team in this week’s power rankings. Who else is a Super Bowl contender?

By The Ringer Staff December 5

Fantasy Sports

Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups: Is Ezekiel Elliott a Must-Grab?

The Patriots running back stands to inherit a large workload … on the league’s most dysfunctional offense. Plus: Isaiah Likely, Romeo Doubs, Roschon Johnson, and more players to prioritize.

By Danny Kelly December 5

Eight Questions That Will Shape the NFL Playoff Race

Is Jalen Hurts healthy? Is the Kansas City Chiefs offense a problem? And can anyone hang with the San Francisco 49ers?

By Steven Ruiz December 4

The Hot Read, Week 13: The 49ers Are Back to Peak Form

With an emphatic win over the Eagles, San Francisco’s injury-fueled three-game skid is in the rearview mirror. Plus: the disastrous officiating in Chiefs-Packers, why the College Football Playoff selection committee got the postseason field right, awards, and more.

By Ben Solak December 4

The Los Angeles Chargers Need a Reset

Aggressive free agent signings and draft picks haven’t worked out, and now the team is 4-7 and likely out of the playoff hunt. It’s time to look to the future. There’s just one problem: It won’t include a quarterback on a rookie contract.

By Ben Solak November 29

This Carolina Panthers Season Is an Unprecedented Football Disaster

David Tepper was supposed to use his savvy hedge fund business acumen to transform the Panthers. Instead, he’s made one knee-jerk move after another and has now fired head coach Frank Reich after 11 games. Where do Carolina and struggling rookie quarterback Bryce Young go from here?

By Nora Princiotti November 27

New York, New York

Zach Wilson Returns, Bidding War for Yamamoto, and Football Fridays

Joe B and Art DiCesare return to make their picks for NFL Week 14

By John Jastremski December 8

East Coast Bias

Dealing With QB Injuries, In-Season Tournament Picks, ‘TNF’ Preview, and Best Bets!

The East Coast Bias boys discuss the impact that QB injuries have had on the NFL this season, preview Week 14, give out picks for the semifinals of the NBA in-season tournament, and more

By John Jastremski, Joe House, and 1 more December 7

Dual Threat

AFC Playoff Selection Committee

What would a handpicked AFC playoff grouping look like?

By Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz December 7

Against All Odds with Cousin Sal

Patriots-Steelers Preview, NBA IST Final Rounds, and Sharp Tank

Cousin Sal and the D3 also talk about the possible Juan Soto trade

By Cousin Sal Iacono December 7

The Ringer's Philly Special

Film Review: Can the Eagles Bounce Back Vs. the Cowboys?

Sheil and Shawn Syed look at the film from the 49ers game and discuss what went wrong for the Eagles. What will be the keys to victory against the Cowboys? How can the Eagles stop this Cowboys offense, which has been on fire?

By Sheil Kapadia December 6

The Play Sheet

Does the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Belong in the MVP Discussion?

Ben examines how the Dallas Cowboys quarterback entered the upper echelon of signal callers

By Ben Solak December 6

Against All Odds with Cousin Sal

NFL Week 13 Recap, Week 14 Look Ahead, and Betaches

We’re talking NFL Week 13, college football’s final four, and more

By Cousin Sal Iacono December 6

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Power Ranking the League Winners Nobody’s Talking About

Is Rachaad White better than Austin Ekeler now? Could Michael Pittman Jr. finish the season as a top-10 WR? All this and more!

By Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and 1 more December 6

The Ringer Podcast Network

What Are the Eagles Getting in Shaq Leonard?

Sheil takes a look at Leonard’s most recent tape and shares some thoughts on what the Eagles are getting from him

By Sheil Kapadia December 5

Thru The Ringer

NBA In-Season Tournament, NFL Week 13 Reactions, and Track to the Future With Cousin Sal and Tyler Parker

Cousin Sal and Tate Frazier look back at NFL Week 13 and ahead to Week 14

By Tate Frazier, Cousin Sal Iacono, and 1 more December 5

Extra Point Taken

Imagining a Trevor Lawrence-less AFC, the Unstoppable 49ers, and More Big Takeaways From Week 13

Sheil and Ben return to share their takes on the Bengals’ grueling overtime win over the Jaguars on ‘MNF’ and discuss the implications of Trevor Lawrence’s apparent ankle injury

By Sheil Kapadia and Ben Solak December 5

Off the Pike

The End of the Celtics’ In-Season Tournament Run Looks a Lot Like Their Recent Playoff Losses

Brian also explains why Bill O’Brien has been such a bad fit for the Pats

By Brian Barrett December 5

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

The guys go over the must-add players and read some emails!

By Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and 1 more December 4

Sports Cards Nonsense

Breaking News: Fanatics Live! Plus, a Deep Dive Into Rubin’s Comments and NFL QB Talk.

Mike and Jesse chat about which NFL quarterback cards they would invest in right now

By Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson December 4

East Coast Bias

Who’s Primed to Be the No. 1 Seed in the AFC? Plus, ‘MNF’ Preview, In-Season Tournament Bets, and Early CFP Lines.

The East Coast Bias boys break down the 49ers’ dominant win over the Eagles and share who they think will end up with the AFC’s no. 1 seed

By John Jastremski, Joe House, and 1 more December 4

San Francisco 49ers v Philadelphia Eagles

The Local Angle

Eagles Blowout Loss, Knicks In-Season Tourney Odds, Patriots’ Goose Egg, and Bulls Development

JJ also dives into why the Yankees need to get Juan Soto

By Sheil Kapadia, Ben Solak, and 3 more December 4

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The San Francisco Treat, Green Bay’s Resurrection, and College Football Madness With Cousin Sal and Van Lathan

Bill Simmons and Cousin Sal discuss the Packers’ win over the Chiefs and Green Bay’s win over Kansas City

By Bill Simmons, Cousin Sal Iacono, and 1 more December 4

Dual Threat

Week 13 Recap: The Niners Dominate the Eagles, a Signature Win for Jordan Love, and the Rams Win Their Third in a Row

Nora and Steven recap Week 13, starting with a battle atop the NFC between the Niners and Eagles. They also talk about the 49ers, Colts, Jets, and more.

By Nora Princiotti and Steven Ruiz December 4

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Week 13 Recap: MVP Tyreek, CFP Arguments, and Perfect Purdy

The guys recap NFL Week 13, starting with the Packers’ big win against the Chiefs. They also talk about Tyreek Hill, the 49ers, the Lions’ fantasy dominance, and more.

By Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and 1 more December 4

Off the Pike

A Goose Egg at Gillette With James White. Plus, Caitlin Cooper Previews Celtics-Pacers IST.

Brian also previews the College Football Playoff

By Brian Barrett December 3

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

CFB Conference Title Game Confidence Rankings, NFL Playoff Resumés, and Willie Colon on Niners-Eagles

Russillo is joined by Super Bowl champion Willie Colon to break down Dak Prescott’s play, share his pick for 49ers-Eagles, and tell stories from his playing days

By Ryen Russillo December 1