Week 1 Recap: Giants Dominate Dallas, Bears Drop 59, Josh Crushes Texans, Humbled Herbert, and Packers Collapse
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Everyone’s team won. That’s right. Everyone. DK’s Seahawks, Heifetz’s Giants, Craig’s Steelers, Nikhil’s Bears, and Austin’s Raiders. What a way to start Week 1. Lock in for the DDC to run through all the games, categories, and more.
(00:00) Intro
(04:01) SNF: Heifetz’s Giants clobber Cowboys
(16:07) Winners and Losers
(39:31) This Guy Is a PROBLEM
(55:55) It’s So Over. We’re So Back.
(01:12:53) Fart or Shart
(01:22:51) Intrusive Thoughts
(01:34:52) Quote of the Day
(01:41:07) Worst Ref Decision of the Day
(01:45:07) Lucille Bluth Stats
(01:51:22) Coolest Shit of the Week
(01:52:52) The Cloyce Box Award
(01:58:23) Burn Book
(02:04:46) TIFF update from Craig
(02:08:06) Thank you, Lorne!
Reminders:
1. Fantasy Rankings: https://theringer.com/fantasy-football/2026-preseason
2. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @ringerfantasyfootball. Heifetz also posts his cat a bunch on @dannyheifetz.
3. Craig's Millennial Bangers Playlist is HERE!! (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1j8IPRJdQxoG2EO3Wmaszo)
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Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle
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