Week 8 fantasy football DST rankings: Steelers get date with the Fitzmagic show

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo (56) outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) outside linebacker Bud Dupree (48) and linebacker Ulysees Gilbert (54)
Pittsburgh's defense should be looking forward to a date with the tanking Dolphins. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers of 2019 have been a shadow of their perennial AFC North-contending selves of seasons past. Yet, their defense has been holding its own this year, coming into Week 8 tied at fifth in Yahoo fantasy scoring.

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They could catapult into the top three this week, as a date with the Miami Dolphins is one of the best outings a defense could have this year.

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The Steelers are at the top of our experts’ DST rankings for Week 8:

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