The Ringer Fantasy Football Show – Week 6 Waivers, Chiefs-Jags, and Heifetz Watched ‘Sopranos’ Out of Order

Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a comprehensive breakdown of a wild Monday Night Football clash between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs, teases out the peaks and valleys of the Trevor Lawrence experience, and debates fantasy roster moves ahead of Week 6. The crew also visits memorable moments (including the most zoomed-in nose-pick on TV), recaps their own fantasy league dramatics, and closes with their typically chaotic brand of mailbag and pop-culture tangents (featuring Heifetz's unconventional “Sopranos” viewing experience). As always, they guide listeners through must-add waiver targets at each position for both shallow and deep leagues.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jaguars vs. Chiefs: An Instant Classic

Opening Banter [01:08–04:46]
- Jags take a chaotic, AI-generated win over Chiefs (33-28).
- Trevor Lawrence fell down twice on the game’s defining touchdown run, evoking shades of Eli Manning:
  
  “He fell down, got stepped on by the center, fell... got up, still ran in for a touchdown. Just a hilarious turn of events.” — Danny Heifetz [02:25]
- The hosts debate if the Jags’ defense is for real ("they fly around and hit the shit out of offensive players") and if T-Law can truly be trusted.
Peak Eli, Boneheaded Plays, and Peak “Blockhead” T-Law [03:10–05:44]
- The “Eli Manning-ness” of Lawrence’s final drive: slow, ugly, but effective.
- Decision-making issues: running out the play clock, delay of game, awareness lapses.
- Heifetz:
  
  “The whole Lawrence experience in terms of the peaks and valleys... He runs like the wind, but he just makes these boneheaded plays.” [04:12]
Lawrence’s Candid Quote After Game [08:58]
- “Panic. Sheer panic.”
- The group compares his brutal honesty to Sam Darnold’s “seeing ghosts.”
Game of Inches – Goal Line Chaos [08:08–10:47]
- Chiefs’ Nick Bolton’s goal-line stop (Mutombo-style).
- Mahomes’ pick-six at the one (James Harrison flashback, 14-point swing).
- Summary: “This might have been the best game ever for plays that occurred at the one yard line.” — Craig Horlbeck [10:19]
Referee Decisions & The Nature of Football Luck [11:35–15:25]
- Missed calls, pick-plays, and defensive pass interference debated.
- “Every week, this is football; sometimes you catch the right break, sometimes you don’t.” — Craig Horlbeck [17:27]
Are the Jags for Real? [15:25–16:45]
- Consensus: Defensive turnaround is impressive; offense remains erratic.
- Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas flashed, but the T-Law rollercoaster continues.
- "They're kind of messy and that’s probably always going to be in their DNA." — Danny Heifetz [17:03]

2. Waiver Wire Breakdown – Week 6

Running Backs [26:07+]

Marion Hampton injury shakes up Chargers’ backfield
- Top options: Hassan Haskins, Michael Carter (Cardinals), Kamani Vidal (Chargers), Rico Dowdle (Panthers)
- Dowdle likely gone in most leagues, but Haskins the main add if available. Vidal is a sneaky PPR play (“rare build… pass-catcher built like a thumper”).
- Debated value between Carter (safe volume), Haskins (opportunity due to injury), and Vidal (upside, PPR usage):
  
  “Even though I think Haskins is probably going to be the 'lead' guy, I think I might lean Michael Carter a little bit... But it is very close.” — Danny Kelly [27:51]
- Chargers and Cardinals both have messy timeshares and O-line concerns; all options are risky, but necessary in the current RB climate.
- Bonus stashes: Kyle Manongai (Bears), Kendre Miller (Saints), Zonovan Knight (Cardinals) for deeper leagues.
- Waiver “methodology” banter: Smaller benches would increase liquidity and make fantasy less stressful.

Wide Receivers [39:00+]

Kendrick Bourne (49ers/Patriots hybrid legend)
- “Kendrick Bourne is the main guy for this week” if other Niners options remain banged up.
- If unavailable:
  - Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys, due to CeeDee Lamb injury)
  - Troy Franklin (Broncos, faces soft Jets secondary)
  - Alec Pierce (Colts)
- Deeper stashes if available: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jalen Coker (Panthers, IR slot), Christian Watson (Packers, IR slot), DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens weakest D), Tory Horton (Seahawks; TD magnet), Isaac Tesla (deep league, TD prayer), Luther Burden (post-Bears bye upside)
- Emphasis on adding rather than starting, monitoring injury news and depth chart shakeups.

Tight Ends [50:22+]

Mason Taylor (Jets)
- Playing almost every snap, high target rate, essentially their #2 pass catcher.
Other options:
- Taysom Hill (Saints): “If I’m gonna play the touchdown roulette, I’d like the guy with six wildcat QB snaps, even coming off a torn ACL.”
- AJ Barner (Seahawks): Big red zone role, catching TDs despite not playing much.
- Harold Fannin (Browns): If David Njoku is traded, immediate fantasy relevance.
- Theo Johnson (Giants): Two-TD upside, especially with depleted WR corps.
- Jake Tonjas (49ers): "If you’re waiting on Kittle, just add him for a week."

Streamers: DEF and QB [66:41+]

Defense:
- Top adds: Steelers (vs. Browns), Packers (vs. Bengals), Rams (vs. Ravens) — check if these on bye last week
- Fallbacks: Patriots (vs. Saints), Titans (vs. Raiders for turnover upside), Colts (vs. Cardinals)
Quarterbacks:
- Jackson Dart (Saints): Preferable if available on waivers.
- Bryce Young (Panthers): Desperate streaming option due to possible garbage-time volume vs. Dallas.
- Mac Jones (49ers): 4% rostered, solid performance in spot starts, favorable matchup vs. Tampa.

3. Memorable Quotes & Moments

On Trevor Lawrence:
“He’s a blockhead. That’s gonna stick with me.” — Danny Kelly [18:21]
“I can’t believe the Jags are 4-1. I think their defense is legit. I’m not sure so much about their offense, but this was actually a pretty fun game.” — Heifetz [02:25]
Lawrence's honesty:
“Panic, sheer panic.” — Trevor Lawrence postgame [09:21]
On fantasy football agony:
“Nobody cares about your fantasy league, but I did beat House. It came down to the final drive. He had Mahomes. I had nobody. I was up 1.4 points.” — Craig Horlbeck [06:01]
Referee drama:
“Travis Kelce’s like, ‘Do you know who my wife is?’” — Craig Horlbeck [12:14]
On Football Luck:
“That was the one in one hundred version of that play that worked out. Every other version is a disaster.” — Danny Kelly [17:29]
Gross-out Humor:
- On TV zooming in: “They were zoomed in so far [on T-Law’s nose]. I think it’s fucked up.” — DK & Heifetz [05:37–05:41]
- On the arrival of listeners sending in fart/shart segment intros: “I am one of these people myself and I’m physically uncomfortable with this, but I don’t like listening to fart noises.” — Danny Kelly [81:59]
Chaotic Pop Culture Tangent:
- Heifetz confesses to watching the final season of The Sopranos first, then jumping around randomly:
  
  “It was on TV. I was 13. Was I supposed to buy six seasons of Sopranos? I just turned it on.” [87:41]
  “I have watched most of it, but, yeah, deeply out-of-order.” [94:44]

4. Trivia and Listener Banter

Wine trivia: How many grapes in a bottle of wine? ([34:50]) – Answer: 500–700
Fat Bear Week segment: [42:00s] – Chunk weighed 1,200 pounds.
Wrestling trivia: Wahoo McDaniel’s real name is Ed.
Other randoms:
- Kickers vs. punters — why can’t they do both? (kicking mechanics & leg rest needs)
- The saga of why the retail app TEMU is pronounced “tee-moo.”
- “Fart or Shart” radio jingle submissions from listeners.

Top Waiver Priorities (Week 6)

Running Back

Hassan Haskins (Chargers) – Top add if available, opportunity due to Hampton injury
Michael Carter (Cardinals) – Volume play, two weeks left as starter pre-bye
Kamani Vidal (Chargers) – Upside in PPR, potential to be most valuable in committee
Deeper:
- Kyle Manongai (Bears), Kendre Miller (Saints), Bam Knight (Cardinals)
Prioritize: Haskins > Carter > Vidal, but dependent on league context

Wide Receiver

Kendrick Bourne (49ers) – Only if Pearsall/Jennings injuries linger
Troy Franklin (Broncos; deeper)
Romeo Doubs (Packers)
Stashes: Jalen Coker, Christian Watson (IR slots), Tory Horton, DeAndre Hopkins

Tight End

Mason Taylor (Jets) – Best combo of volume and upside, near every-down player
Taysom Hill (Saints) – Touchdown “roulette”; highest ceiling, highest risk
A.J. Barner (Seahawks) – Red zone role
Jake Tonjas (49ers); Harold Fannin (Browns; speculative)

Defense

Steelers (vs. Browns)
Packers (vs. Bengals)
Rams (vs. Ravens)
Patriots, Titans, Colts (as streamers)

Quarterback

Jackson Dart (Saints) – Top streamer
Bryce Young (Panthers), Mac Jones (49ers) – Deeper desperation options

Notable Moments & Listener Interaction

Extensive trivia and mailbag, including Fat Bear Week and wine grapes.
Hilarious listener-submitted “Fart or Shart?” radio jingles.
Spirited debate over what counts as normal TV-watching etiquette in the pre-streaming era.
The crew closes on pop culture, musical preferences, and memories of big TV finales.

Table of Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamps | |------------------------------|--------------------| | Opening/Game Recap | 00:00–15:25 | | Lawrence’s Interview Quote | 08:57–09:39 | | Chiefs-Jags Goal Line Plays | 08:08–10:47 | | Refs/Calls | 11:35–15:25 | | Are Jags Legit? | 15:25–17:13 | | Fantasy Waivers: RBs | 26:07–38:48 | | Fantasy Waivers: WRs | 39:00–50:08 | | Fantasy Waivers: TEs | 50:22–65:02 | | DEF/QB Streamers | 66:41–71:23 | | Listener Banter & Trivia | 34:10; 42:00+ | | Sopranos/Lost Tangent | 86:26–96:07 |

Summary Takeaways

Add Hassan Haskins and Kendrick Bourne, monitor WR/TE injuries fiercely. RB injuries carve out opportunity but every option has warts.
The Jaguars’ defense is for real, but T-Law’s inconsistency remains a fantasy headache.
Fun, chaos, and upside trump safe volume in a year with so little running back liquidity.
Don’t trust the TV director to spare QB dignity — they’ll zoom in on boogers whenever possible.
Don’t watch The Sopranos out of order… or do, if you’re 13 and desperate.
Football (and fantasy football) is mostly chaos, so “take a deep breath”: patience and luck always play a role.

“Blockhead is the perfect word.” — Danny Kelly, on the undying Trevor Lawrence experience [07:41]

“Panic. Sheer panic.” — Trevor Lawrence, perfectly summarizing fantasy football… and life [09:21]

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show – Week 6 Waivers, Chiefs-Jags, and Heifetz Watched ‘Sopranos’ Out of Order

Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jaguars vs. Chiefs: An Instant Classic

Opening Banter [01:08–04:46]
- Jags take a chaotic, AI-generated win over Chiefs (33-28).
- Trevor Lawrence fell down twice on the game’s defining touchdown run, evoking shades of Eli Manning:
  
  “He fell down, got stepped on by the center, fell... got up, still ran in for a touchdown. Just a hilarious turn of events.” — Danny Heifetz [02:25]
- The hosts debate if the Jags’ defense is for real ("they fly around and hit the shit out of offensive players") and if T-Law can truly be trusted.
Peak Eli, Boneheaded Plays, and Peak “Blockhead” T-Law [03:10–05:44]
- The “Eli Manning-ness” of Lawrence’s final drive: slow, ugly, but effective.
- Decision-making issues: running out the play clock, delay of game, awareness lapses.
- Heifetz:
  
  “The whole Lawrence experience in terms of the peaks and valleys... He runs like the wind, but he just makes these boneheaded plays.” [04:12]
Lawrence’s Candid Quote After Game [08:58]
- “Panic. Sheer panic.”
- The group compares his brutal honesty to Sam Darnold’s “seeing ghosts.”
Game of Inches – Goal Line Chaos [08:08–10:47]
- Chiefs’ Nick Bolton’s goal-line stop (Mutombo-style).
- Mahomes’ pick-six at the one (James Harrison flashback, 14-point swing).
- Summary: “This might have been the best game ever for plays that occurred at the one yard line.” — Craig Horlbeck [10:19]
Referee Decisions & The Nature of Football Luck [11:35–15:25]
- Missed calls, pick-plays, and defensive pass interference debated.
- “Every week, this is football; sometimes you catch the right break, sometimes you don’t.” — Craig Horlbeck [17:27]
Are the Jags for Real? [15:25–16:45]
- Consensus: Defensive turnaround is impressive; offense remains erratic.
- Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas flashed, but the T-Law rollercoaster continues.
- "They're kind of messy and that’s probably always going to be in their DNA." — Danny Heifetz [17:03]

2. Waiver Wire Breakdown – Week 6

Running Backs [26:07+]

Marion Hampton injury shakes up Chargers’ backfield
- Top options: Hassan Haskins, Michael Carter (Cardinals), Kamani Vidal (Chargers), Rico Dowdle (Panthers)
- Dowdle likely gone in most leagues, but Haskins the main add if available. Vidal is a sneaky PPR play (“rare build… pass-catcher built like a thumper”).
- Debated value between Carter (safe volume), Haskins (opportunity due to injury), and Vidal (upside, PPR usage):
  
  “Even though I think Haskins is probably going to be the 'lead' guy, I think I might lean Michael Carter a little bit... But it is very close.” — Danny Kelly [27:51]
- Chargers and Cardinals both have messy timeshares and O-line concerns; all options are risky, but necessary in the current RB climate.
- Bonus stashes: Kyle Manongai (Bears), Kendre Miller (Saints), Zonovan Knight (Cardinals) for deeper leagues.
- Waiver “methodology” banter: Smaller benches would increase liquidity and make fantasy less stressful.

Wide Receivers [39:00+]

Kendrick Bourne (49ers/Patriots hybrid legend)
- “Kendrick Bourne is the main guy for this week” if other Niners options remain banged up.
- If unavailable:
  - Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys, due to CeeDee Lamb injury)
  - Troy Franklin (Broncos, faces soft Jets secondary)
  - Alec Pierce (Colts)
- Deeper stashes if available: Romeo Doubs (Packers), Jalen Coker (Panthers, IR slot), Christian Watson (Packers, IR slot), DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens weakest D), Tory Horton (Seahawks; TD magnet), Isaac Tesla (deep league, TD prayer), Luther Burden (post-Bears bye upside)
- Emphasis on adding rather than starting, monitoring injury news and depth chart shakeups.

Tight Ends [50:22+]

Mason Taylor (Jets)
- Playing almost every snap, high target rate, essentially their #2 pass catcher.
Other options:
- Taysom Hill (Saints): “If I’m gonna play the touchdown roulette, I’d like the guy with six wildcat QB snaps, even coming off a torn ACL.”
- AJ Barner (Seahawks): Big red zone role, catching TDs despite not playing much.
- Harold Fannin (Browns): If David Njoku is traded, immediate fantasy relevance.
- Theo Johnson (Giants): Two-TD upside, especially with depleted WR corps.
- Jake Tonjas (49ers): "If you’re waiting on Kittle, just add him for a week."

Streamers: DEF and QB [66:41+]

Defense:
- Top adds: Steelers (vs. Browns), Packers (vs. Bengals), Rams (vs. Ravens) — check if these on bye last week
- Fallbacks: Patriots (vs. Saints), Titans (vs. Raiders for turnover upside), Colts (vs. Cardinals)
Quarterbacks:
- Jackson Dart (Saints): Preferable if available on waivers.
- Bryce Young (Panthers): Desperate streaming option due to possible garbage-time volume vs. Dallas.
- Mac Jones (49ers): 4% rostered, solid performance in spot starts, favorable matchup vs. Tampa.

3. Memorable Quotes & Moments

On Trevor Lawrence:
“He’s a blockhead. That’s gonna stick with me.” — Danny Kelly [18:21]
“I can’t believe the Jags are 4-1. I think their defense is legit. I’m not sure so much about their offense, but this was actually a pretty fun game.” — Heifetz [02:25]
Lawrence's honesty:
“Panic, sheer panic.” — Trevor Lawrence postgame [09:21]
On fantasy football agony:
“Nobody cares about your fantasy league, but I did beat House. It came down to the final drive. He had Mahomes. I had nobody. I was up 1.4 points.” — Craig Horlbeck [06:01]
Referee drama:
“Travis Kelce’s like, ‘Do you know who my wife is?’” — Craig Horlbeck [12:14]
On Football Luck:
“That was the one in one hundred version of that play that worked out. Every other version is a disaster.” — Danny Kelly [17:29]
Gross-out Humor:
- On TV zooming in: “They were zoomed in so far [on T-Law’s nose]. I think it’s fucked up.” — DK & Heifetz [05:37–05:41]
- On the arrival of listeners sending in fart/shart segment intros: “I am one of these people myself and I’m physically uncomfortable with this, but I don’t like listening to fart noises.” — Danny Kelly [81:59]
Chaotic Pop Culture Tangent:
- Heifetz confesses to watching the final season of The Sopranos first, then jumping around randomly:
  
  “It was on TV. I was 13. Was I supposed to buy six seasons of Sopranos? I just turned it on.” [87:41]
  “I have watched most of it, but, yeah, deeply out-of-order.” [94:44]

4. Trivia and Listener Banter

Wine trivia: How many grapes in a bottle of wine? ([34:50]) – Answer: 500–700
Fat Bear Week segment: [42:00s] – Chunk weighed 1,200 pounds.
Wrestling trivia: Wahoo McDaniel’s real name is Ed.
Other randoms:
- Kickers vs. punters — why can’t they do both? (kicking mechanics & leg rest needs)
- The saga of why the retail app TEMU is pronounced “tee-moo.”
- “Fart or Shart” radio jingle submissions from listeners.

Top Waiver Priorities (Week 6)

Running Back

Hassan Haskins (Chargers) – Top add if available, opportunity due to Hampton injury
Michael Carter (Cardinals) – Volume play, two weeks left as starter pre-bye
Kamani Vidal (Chargers) – Upside in PPR, potential to be most valuable in committee
Deeper:
- Kyle Manongai (Bears), Kendre Miller (Saints), Bam Knight (Cardinals)
Prioritize: Haskins > Carter > Vidal, but dependent on league context

Wide Receiver

Kendrick Bourne (49ers) – Only if Pearsall/Jennings injuries linger
Troy Franklin (Broncos; deeper)
Romeo Doubs (Packers)
Stashes: Jalen Coker, Christian Watson (IR slots), Tory Horton, DeAndre Hopkins

Tight End

Mason Taylor (Jets) – Best combo of volume and upside, near every-down player
Taysom Hill (Saints) – Touchdown “roulette”; highest ceiling, highest risk
A.J. Barner (Seahawks) – Red zone role
Jake Tonjas (49ers); Harold Fannin (Browns; speculative)

Defense

Steelers (vs. Browns)
Packers (vs. Bengals)
Rams (vs. Ravens)
Patriots, Titans, Colts (as streamers)

Quarterback

Jackson Dart (Saints) – Top streamer
Bryce Young (Panthers), Mac Jones (49ers) – Deeper desperation options

Notable Moments & Listener Interaction

Extensive trivia and mailbag, including Fat Bear Week and wine grapes.
Hilarious listener-submitted “Fart or Shart?” radio jingles.
Spirited debate over what counts as normal TV-watching etiquette in the pre-streaming era.
The crew closes on pop culture, musical preferences, and memories of big TV finales.

Table of Important Timestamps

Summary Takeaways

Add Hassan Haskins and Kendrick Bourne, monitor WR/TE injuries fiercely. RB injuries carve out opportunity but every option has warts.
The Jaguars’ defense is for real, but T-Law’s inconsistency remains a fantasy headache.
Fun, chaos, and upside trump safe volume in a year with so little running back liquidity.
Don’t trust the TV director to spare QB dignity — they’ll zoom in on boogers whenever possible.
Don’t watch The Sopranos out of order… or do, if you’re 13 and desperate.
Football (and fantasy football) is mostly chaos, so “take a deep breath”: patience and luck always play a role.

“Blockhead is the perfect word.” — Danny Kelly, on the undying Trevor Lawrence experience [07:41]

“Panic. Sheer panic.” — Trevor Lawrence, perfectly summarizing fantasy football… and life [09:21]

Mahomes's Pick-Six, T-Law Picks Nose, Week 6 Waivers, and Heifetz Watched 'Sopranos' Out of Order

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Summary

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show – Week 6 Waivers, Chiefs-Jags, and Heifetz Watched ‘Sopranos’ Out of Order

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jaguars vs. Chiefs: An Instant Classic

2. Waiver Wire Breakdown – Week 6

Running Backs [26:07+]

Wide Receivers [39:00+]

Tight Ends [50:22+]

Streamers: DEF and QB [66:41+]

3. Memorable Quotes & Moments

4. Trivia and Listener Banter

Top Waiver Priorities (Week 6)

Running Back

Wide Receiver

Tight End

Defense

Quarterback

Notable Moments & Listener Interaction

Table of Important Timestamps

Summary Takeaways

Summary

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show – Week 6 Waivers, Chiefs-Jags, and Heifetz Watched ‘Sopranos’ Out of Order

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Jaguars vs. Chiefs: An Instant Classic

2. Waiver Wire Breakdown – Week 6

Running Backs [26:07+]

Wide Receivers [39:00+]

Tight Ends [50:22+]

Streamers: DEF and QB [66:41+]

3. Memorable Quotes & Moments

4. Trivia and Listener Banter

Top Waiver Priorities (Week 6)

Running Back

Wide Receiver

Tight End

Defense

Quarterback

Notable Moments & Listener Interaction

Table of Important Timestamps

Summary Takeaways