Biggest Fantasy Football Takeaways For EVERY AFC West Team (Ep. 1929)

Jan 9, 2026

Join sports journalist Jake Ciely as he shares insights on the AFC West teams! He cautions against expecting Sean Payton’s offensive scheme to revolutionize the Broncos. The Chargers, despite injury woes, present buy-low chances for fantasy managers. Ciely explains the importance of exploiting player suspensions in the Chiefs' lineup to gain value. Lastly, he debates the risks of drafting top-tier tight ends early, stressing the advantage of building depth in other positions. Perfect for fantasy enthusiasts!

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INSIGHT

Expect Sean Payton's Rotating Usage

Sean Payton's game plans heavily rotate players and are matchup and script dependent.
That unpredictability makes Broncos pieces volatile for fantasy managers.

ADVICE

Don't Chase Coach Speak For Broncos

Avoid overreacting to coach speak and hot takes when managing Broncos players.
Treat most Broncos players as boom-or-bust depth rather than locked fantasy starters.

INSIGHT

Chargers Rise With Health Restored

The Chargers still show high fantasy upside when healthy, with multiple roster pieces worthy of investment.
Offensive line health masked strong performances and likely depressed season-long stats.

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Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Jake Ciely as they go through their biggest takeaways from each team in the AFC West!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Denver Broncos - 0:00:26

Los Angeles Chargers - 0:05:39

Playoff Blitz - 0:11:47

Kansas City Chiefs - 0:12:39

Las Vegas Raiders - 0:19:14

Outro - 0:28:59

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