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Quarterback Breakouts! Trevor Lawrence? Caleb Williams? Drake Maye? (08/14 Fantasy Football Podcast)

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Aug 14, 2025
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Jake Ciely
Jake Ciely, a fantasy football analyst from The Athletic, joins the discussion on potential breakout quarterbacks this season. Jake remains optimistic about Caleb Williams despite negative buzz and weighs in on Drake Maye's breakout prospects. The conversation shifts to Justin Fields, debating if he can achieve elite status. They also analyze the rising star Jayden Daniels and consider established names like Trevor Lawrence and J.J. McCarthy, providing valuable insights on fantasy rankings and drafting strategies.
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ADVICE

Draft Fields For Rushing Floor

  • Draft Justin Fields in the late rounds for rushing floor and upside from mobility.
  • He provides weekly floor via rushing even if passing production is inconsistent.
INSIGHT

Fields: High Floor, Uncertain Ceiling

  • Fields can be a top-12 QB but also carries injury and consistency risk that limits ceiling.
  • Expect roughly 20–21 fantasy points per game when healthy, making him a middle-tier QB rather than an elite weekly winner.
ADVICE

Take Daniels Early, Not Too Early

  • Target Jalen (Jayden) Daniels as a mid-round QB1 candidate because of improved passing and weapons.
  • Draft him in round three if available and avoid drafting quarterbacks in round two.
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