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Jan 2022
1h 30m

Kupp’s MVP Case, Turning on Daniel-San, ...

The Ringer
About this episode

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by NFL Network’s Peter Schrager to discuss Cooper Kupp’s incredible season and case for MVP, Rookie of the Year candidates, and which Week 18 games have meaning (2:27) before making the Million-Dollar Picks for NFL Week 18 (46:54). Finally, Bill talks with Shea Serrano about ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 4 (SPOILERS), and the new ABC comedy ‘Abbot Elementary’ (52:44).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Peter Schrager and Shea Serrano

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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