The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1065: Mailbag - Jakobi Meyers' Outlook, Cam Ward's Dynasty Value, and More
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Dec 5, 2025 In a lively discussion, the host tackles whether non-playoff teams should still make waiver moves. He offers a week-to-week analysis of Lamar Jackson’s reliability. The spotlight shifts to Jakobi Meyers, who’s seen as a strong flex option with beneficial matchups ahead. Cam Ward’s future is debated, emphasizing the importance of assessing rookie quarterbacks seriously. The consensus? Selling Ward might be the best move in dynasty leagues due to his lackluster metrics.
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Clear Waiver Rules For Non-Playoff Teams
- Allow teams still playing for something to use regular waivers while barring meaningless teams from adding players.
- If stakes are small, permit free agency pickups after waiver windows instead of regular waivers.
Decide Quarterbacks Week-By-Week
- Treat quarterback starts week-to-week and avoid blanket season-long benching decisions.
- Do not drop Lamar Jackson now because he has two favorable late-season matchups.
Use Bench Slots As Playoff Insurance
- Shift bench roster construction toward insurance as playoffs approach by stashing extra QBs and TEs.
- Use multiple quarterbacks and tight ends to provide playoff flexibility and block streaming by opponents.