FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast Jake Ciely’s Top 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets For Week 8 (Ep. 1784)
Oct 20, 2025
Jake Ciely, a leading fantasy football analyst from The Athletic, joins Joe Pisapia to discuss strategic waiver wire targets for Week 8. They delve into the potential of Arizona Cardinals RB Zonovan Knight and Kansas City Chiefs RB Brashard Smith, highlighting their role changes and opportunities. The duo also examines Malik Washington's upside amidst Dolphins injuries and boosts for Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai's increased workload. Listeners are given key insights on which players to stash for a competitive edge.
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Stash Zonovan Knight If You Have Priority
- Pick up Zonovan Knight if you have waiver priority or bench space as a stash for post-bye and potential trade value.
- Be ready to move him later if Trey Benson returns and depth becomes muddled.
Smith Is Upside, Not A Complete Timeshare
- Brashard Smith offers RB3 upside if Kareem Hunt misses time but shouldn't be expected to replicate McKinnon's full role.
- Limit expectations: Smith lacks pass-blocking trust and has limited goal-line usage.
Target Malik Washington When Dolphins Are Thin
- Target Malik Washington if Waddle or Darren Waller miss time, since Miami will need secondary receiving options.
- Monitor injury news late in the week because his value collapses if Waddle is healthy.