The Ringer NFL Show Predicting the Week 8 NFL Headlines
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Oct 24, 2025 
Danny Kelly, a fantasy football analyst and co-host of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show, joins Sheil to delve into the Week 8 NFL headlines. They highlight Drake Maye's emergence as a star and dissect Jerry Jones's potential trade moves. The duo discusses how the 49ers continue to thrive despite injuries, while also evaluating Lamar Jackson's performance in saving the Ravens' season. They cap it off with a thrilling prediction of Jordan Love edging out Aaron Rodgers in a dramatic Sunday night showdown.
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Drake Maye's Rapid Rise
- Drake Maye has elite efficiency and big-play ability, ranking top-two in EPA per dropback and pass rating.
- His 12 TDs to 2 INTs and strong performance in obvious passing situations make him a sticky MVP narrative candidate.
Trade For Pass Rush Now
- If the Cowboys win in Denver, Jerry Jones will push to trade for elite pass rush help like Max Crosby.
- Consider that two first-round picks would be a realistic package to acquire Crosby at peak value.
49ers Win With A Skeleton Crew
- The 49ers keep winning despite heavy injuries by extracting more from backup personnel and coaching.
- Kyle Shanahan's aggressive use of Christian McCaffrey and creative play calls sustains production under roster strain.