The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 8 Recap: Sad About Skattebo, Tush Push BS, Jon Taylor Hat Trick, and Our Friend Alvin
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Oct 27, 2025 This recap dives into the chaos of NFL Week 8, highlighting the intriguing performances of Jonathan Taylor with a historic run and the coach's heavy debate over the controversial 'tush push' play. Listen in as the hosts express their concerns about Alvin Kamara's inconsistent performance, rate Caleb Williams' rookie development, and showcase the thrilling plays of the week. The discussion also touches on the surprising turns in defensive strategies and the fascinating rise of rookie quarterbacks like Drake Maye.
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A Surprisingly Low-Drama NFL Week
- Week 8 felt unusually lopsided with nearly every game decided by multiple scores and few high-leverage moments.
- The hosts flagged this as one of the weakest slates they can remember for exciting football action.
Steelers' Defense Is The Real Problem
- The Steelers' defense repeatedly fails to stop opponents' best players, making the team mediocre despite coaching pedigree.
- Their offense can move the ball, but defensive breakdowns and penalties kill drives and undermine wins.
Parsons Forces Defensive Attention Everywhere
- Micah Parsons disrupts games by lining up all over the formation and forcing constant pre-snap attention.
- His movement creates ghost pressure and distracts quarterbacks even when he isn't directly generating sacks.