FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast Jake Ciely’s Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets For Week 13 (Ep. 1862)
Nov 24, 2025
Jake Ciely, a fantasy football analyst for The Athletic, joins Joe Pisapia to break down key waiver wire targets ahead of Week 13. They dive into the potential of Emmanuel Wilson and the implications of Josh Jacobs' situation. Ciely highlights Devin Neal as a risky stash depending on Alvin Kamara's health. They evaluate Chimere Dike’s role versus his volatility, and John Metchie III’s reliability as a possession receiver. Also discussed are Jayden Higgins' red-zone potential and Greg Dortch's expanding target share, offering listeners plenty of actionable insights!
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Spend FAAB On Emmanuel Wilson
- If Emmanuel Wilson is available, spend FAAB aggressively because he produced immediately without Josh Jacobs.
- Treat him as a one-week play if Jacobs returns on a short week and monitor injury news closely.
Short Weeks Change Backup Value
- Short weeks frequently influence coaches to rest recently high-usage backups, so plan rosters accordingly.
- Even players who exploded in one game can revert to bench roles if the starter returns on a tight turnaround.
Target Devin Neal For Volume Upside
- Consider rostering Devin Neal if Alvin Kamara's status is uncertain because Neal offers volume when Kamara is limited.
- Expect RB3/RB4 weekly floors with occasional top-15 upside and be prepared for inconsistency.