Steven Ruiz

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer at The Ringer

I write about the NFL at the @ringer. watch the games.

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Week 13 Recap: Eagles Beat the Ravens, Bills Dominate the 49ers, and More

Dec 2, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Diante Lee

Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Ravens (2:30)49ers-Bills (21:59)Chargers-Falcons (37:31)Cardinals-Vikings (53:11)They then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 13 headlines (1:03:30).
Winners and Losers of NFL Week 13

Dec 1, 2024 | theringer.com | Steven Ruiz

Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from the most recent slate of pro football. This week, Josh Allen built his MVP case in a Buffalo blizzard, Justin Tucker was a liability for the Ravens, and Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers are proving that pinning your team’s hopes on a veteran quarterback coming off an Achilles injury is a very bad idea. Welcome to Winners and Losers.
The Winners and Losers of NFL Thanksgiving Day Football

Nov 29, 2024 | theringer.com | Steven Ruiz

Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from the most recent slate of pro football. On Thanksgiving Day, cold weather reigned supreme in Green Bay, Matt Eberflus gave away a chance at a win—or at the very least a tie—and Mike McCarthy may be in the process of saving his job. Welcome to Winners and Losers.
Week 13 Preview: Eagles Vs. Ravens, Thanksgiving Day Roundup, and More

Nov 27, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Diante Lee

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 13 NFL slate, including Eagles-Ravens (2:13), Dolphins-Packers (18:45), and 49ers-Bills (31:24). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (42:02).
Week 12 Recap: Eagles Defeat the Rams, Seahawks Win Over the Cardinals, and More

Nov 25, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Diante Lee

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on their favorite games from the Sunday NFL slate. Eagles-Rams (1:36)Cardinals-Seahawks (10:40)49ers-Packers (23:13)Next, they shine a light on the current state of the 49ers (30:43), Commanders (40:18), and Texans (47:18), and debate whether those teams are cooked, contenders, or pretenders heading down the stretch.
The Winners and Losers of NFL Week 12

Nov 24, 2024 | theringer.com | Steven Ruiz

Getty Images/AP Images/Ringer illustration Every week this NFL season, we will break down the highs and lows—and everything in between—from the most recent slate of pro football. This week, Saquon Barkley played like the MVP for the Eagles, while two other NFC East teams delivered one of the most chaotic finishes we’ve seen this season. Welcome to Winners and Losers. Lamar JacksonJosh AllenSaquon BarkleyThat would be my MVP ballot through 12 weeks of this season.
Week 12 Preview: 49ers Battle the Packers, Ravens Vs. Chargers, and More

Nov 22, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Diante Lee

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Sheil, Steven, and Diante get together to analyze and discuss some of their favorite matchups on the Week 12 NFL slate, including 49ers-Packers (2:10), Ravens-Chargers (14:47), and Cardinals-Seahawks (30:30). They then survey the rest of the weekend games and share their favorite betting odds (40:28).
Who Is the Best Team in the AFC? A Conference Hierarchy Check-In.

Nov 21, 2024 | theringer.com | Steven Ruiz

Getty/Ringer illustration The power structure in the AFC made a lot more sense this time last week. The Chiefs were the clear favorites and had a head-to-head win over the Ravens. Baltimore appeared to be the defending champs’ closest competition, and it owned a convincing win over the Bills. By the transitive property, everything seemed pretty clearly sorted. And then Week 11 threw it all into chaos.
Why the Jets Fired GM Joe Douglas, Aaron Rodgers’s Murky Future, and QB Corner

Nov 20, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Nora Princiotti

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Another week, another Jets personnel change. This time, general manager Joe Douglas gets handed the pink slip, leaving Sheil Kapadia and Nora Princiotti to try to figure out who could fill the void. They also look back on the key missteps from Douglas’s tenure and discuss whether Aaron Rodgers will still play for the team next season (00:00). Then, Steven Ruiz shines a light on four (or five?) quarterbacks in his weekly QB Corner (32:23). Want more?
Week 11 Recap: Bills Defeat the Chiefs, Chargers Survive the Bengals, and More

Nov 18, 2024 | theringer.com | Sheil Kapadia |Steven Ruiz |Diante Lee

Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Sheil, Steven, and Diante return to discuss, debate, and share their expert takes on some of the biggest games from an exciting Sunday NFL slate. Chiefs-Bills (1:34)Bengals-Chargers (17:58)Ravens-Steelers (27:00)Falcons-Broncos (42:38)Seahawks-49ers (48:26)Bears-Packers (58:45)The guys then survey the league and offer superlatives and awards to the players, coaches, and teams who made newsworthy contributions to the Week 11 headlines (1:07:22).