The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast Late-Round Perspectives: Jake Ciely
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Sep 5, 2025 Jake Ciely, Senior fantasy writer at The Athletic and host of the All In Speedrun podcast, shares insights on fantasy football drafting. He discusses common mistakes drafters made this season and dives into the potential of breakout offenses. Ciely highlights the balance between stats and strategy, emphasizing rookie impacts. He evaluates players like Kyron Williams and Tyreek Hill, providing valuable perspectives on drafting strategies and the unpredictability of player performances. Plus, he sprinkles in nostalgic gaming tales that fans will love!
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Don't Double-Up On Premium Positions
- Avoid drafting both an early QB and an early TE because you sacrifice RB/WR depth.
- That double-up only pays if the positional advantage is massive, which rarely happens.
Ridley As An Overlooked Target Share Play
- Calvin Ridley is undervalued given a high potential target share with a rookie QB.
- Ridley could functionally return WR2/WR3 value despite early-week matchup concerns.
Pick Rookies By Opportunity, Not Hype
- Be cautious drafting rookies once ADP inflates into costly slots or crowded situations.
- Target rookies in clear-volume roles; avoid those buried behind established starters.