The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 18 Recap: The Most Steelers Game Ever, Seattle's Dominance, MVP Debates, Playoffs are Set, Myles Garrett's Record, and Madonna is Before Our Time
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Jan 5, 2026 The hosts dive into the wild Steelers-Ravens game, highlighting everything from missed kicks to helmet malfunctions. Seattle's impressive playoff run steals the spotlight, alongside heated MVP debates that spotlight Trevor Lawrence. They break down exciting upcoming matchups, including Niners-Eagles and Jaguars-Bills. Myles Garrett's record-breaking season gets its due, while quirky segments add humor to the chaos of Week 18's outcomes. Expect a mix of football analysis and lighthearted banter as playoff excitement builds!
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Perfectly Pittsburgh Chaos
- Craig described the Steelers-Ravens game as the most perfect Pittsburgh game he's seen and compared Aaron Rodgers to a pastor.
- He framed the wild finish as quintessential Steelers and celebrated the team's chaotic identity that led to a playoff berth.
Steelers' Drive-Heavy Identity
- The hosts noted the Steelers offense can't create big explosive plays and therefore relies on long, clock-consuming drives.
- That offensive identity both allowed control earlier and created vulnerability in the game's chaotic fourth quarter.
Rodgers' Old-School Clinic
- The hosts recounted Aaron Rodgers swapping helmets multiple times midgame and yelling at coaches while still playing an excellent, old-school quarterback clinic.
- They highlighted Rodgers' age-defying performance and veteran presence that energized the Steelers offense.