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 AFC.

(00:00) Around the AFC With 10 Big Questions!

(01:19) Will the Ravens or Bills get to the Super Bowl next year?

(09:05) Who will win more games: Browns, Raiders, or Dolphins?

(17:32) Which playoff teams from last season will not make it this season?

(26:38) How high will Cam Ward’s EPA per play be?

(33:44) Will C.J. Stroud get a big contract extension?

(42:28) Will the Patriots and Broncos repeat as division champs?

(48:39) Which non-playoff teams from las season will make the playoffs this season?

(57:03) Will Justin Herbert or Trevor Lawrence make the leap to MVP status?

(01:03:08) Who will have a better season: Geno Smith or Aaron Rodgers?

(01:08:52) Will Daniel Jones, Chris Ballard, and Shane Steichen still be with the Colts in 2027?

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Host: Sheil KapadiaGuest: Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonVideo Editor: Stefano SanchezProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell
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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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