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Episode: Jake Ciely’s Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets For Week 10 (Ep. 1815)
Date: November 3, 2025
Host: Ryan Wormley
Guest: Jake Ciely (The Athletic)

Episode Overview

In this episode, Ryan Wormley sits down with Jake Ciely to discuss the top waiver wire priorities for Week 10 of the fantasy football season. With a particularly weak overall waiver pool and notable injuries shaking up rosters, Jake and Ryan weigh the value of this week’s top picks—offering insight on both short-term fill-ins and potential rest-of-season gems.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

General Comments on the Waiver Wire (00:39-01:41)

• Weak Waiver Week: Both hosts stress that Week 10 features a shallow pool of waiver options, with few slam dunk pickups.
  • "It's a we. It's a wee bit of a weak week for waivers." – Jake Seeley (01:08)
• Injuries Impact: Recent injuries, notably to key players like Travis Hunter and Jaden Daniels, have amplified the need for replacements but haven’t yielded obvious top-tier options.

Off-List Priority: Kyle Manangai (01:41-04:03)

• Kyle Manangai’s Week 9 Performance: Stepped in for DeAndre Swift and impressed, even without scoring.
• Swift/Manangai Committee Outlook:
  • Jake sees Manangai carving out a "David Montgomery" role similar to what we saw with Gibbs/Montgomery in Detroit.
    • "[Manangai] is David Montgomery. He can pass catch, but so can David Montgomery. They're both not the same as Swift and Gibbs. So the upside here is that now you potentially have an RB3 just like Montgomery any given week who has top 10 upside..." – Jake Seeley (02:27)
• Sell-High Opportunity: Jake recommends considering trade options if someone in your league believes Manangai has fully leapfrogged Swift.

Waiver Priority #1: Parker Washington (04:16-05:44)

• Why He’s the Top Add: Due to injuries in the Jaguars WR corps (especially Brian Thomas and Travis Hunter), Washington stands to see increased work, primarily from the slot.
• Caveats:
  • "In a better waivers week, Parker Washington would be like the fifth name on this list." – Ryan Wormley (05:28)
  • Washington’s skillset is effective but potentially limited: undersized, not a typical NFL WR1, and faces a tough matchup at Houston.
• Expected Value: More of a WR4/flex with week-to-week volatility.

Timestamp:

• Parker Washington discussion starts: 04:16
• Main caution on his value: 05:28

Waiver Priorities #2 & #3: Tight End Replacements (Luke Musgrave & Colston Loveland) (05:44-08:48)

• Luke Musgrave: With Tucker Kraft likely done for the year (ACL), Musgrave becomes the primary tight end for Green Bay.
• Colston Loveland: Emerged with a clutch play in the Bears-Bengals game; could benefit further if Cole Kmet (concussion) misses time.
• Who to Prefer?
  • Jake prefers Loveland if both Kmet and Luther Burden remain out, citing steadier usage.
    • "...if Loveland's in the mix, if no Cole Comet and Luther Burning continues to be banged up, then Loveland over because of what I expect to be more usage in his offense consistently." – Jake Seeley (08:18)
  • Musgrave is the “better opportunity” play; Loveland “the better player” for the moment.

Timestamp:

• Tight ends covered: 05:44-08:48
• Notable quote on Loveland > Musgrave: 08:18

Waiver Priority #4: Christian Watson (08:48-11:03)

• Back but Boom/Bust: Watson’s return to health has rekindled hope, but production is still inconsistent and big-play dependent.
  • "Christian Watson should have been seen as a wide receiver 4. He's healthy, he's producing, but he also still needs to be seen as a wide receiver four going forward." – Jake Seeley (10:37)
• Role in Packers Offense: Remains a volatile flex option, with a wide production range week-to-week.

Timestamp:

• Watson main discussion starts: 08:48
• Key assessment quote: 10:37

Waiver Priority #5: Rashid Shaheed (11:03-12:28)

• Roster Rate Caveat: Higher rostered but still available in some shallow leagues.
• Upside: With QB Tyler Shough under center, Shaheed has been the primary downfield target, occasionally approaching WR3 value.
  • "We’re talking about these wide receiver fours, but I think there’s a chance that if Shahid’s out there, floating out there, you could have a potential wide receiver three on your hands." – Jake Seeley (11:18)
• Trade Deadline Risk: Shaheed may move teams, which could change his outlook.

Timestamp:

• Shaheed segment: 11:03-12:28
• Key quote: 11:18

Bonus Waiver Considerations (13:03-14:30)

Tori Horton

• If Kupp Sits, Horton is a Must-Stash: Capable of fantasy relevance even if Cooper Kupp returns, possibly slotting in as a rest-of-season breakout.
  • "If Kupp is back, there's a risk now for Kupp getting pushed down to the wide receiver three role and slot only. And if Torrey Horton's playing there...that's the appeal." – Jake Seeley (13:03)

Andrei Iosivas

• Bengals WR, contingent on Tee Higgins injury: Could rocket up this list if Higgins misses more games.

Devin Singletary

• Backfield Split on the Giants: With Tyron Tracy banged up, Singletary could soak up more work—though at best he’s an RB3/flex candidate in deeper leagues.
  • "If you need a running back, at least that single Terry was looking like he was also going to get some of the inside the 10 yard work. So you could do worse, but you could definitely do better than single Terry at the same time." – Jake Seeley (13:55)

Timestamp:

• Bonus names overview: 13:03-14:30

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the thin waiver pool:
  "A weak week for waivers. It's a wee bit of a weak week for waivers." – Jake Seeley (01:08)

• Comparing the Bears’ backfield to Detroit:
  "... we're just repeating the Lions basically at this point, just lesser version." – Jake Seeley (02:54)

• On Parker Washington as WR priorities:
  "In a better waivers week, Parker Washington would be like the fifth name on this list." – Ryan Wormley (05:28)

• Jake's Michael Jackson impersonation:
  "Like I'm looking at the man and... Or starting with the man in the mirror like come on, come on Leflore. I know. I just ruined the entire podcast by singing I'm sorry Worm." – Jake Seeley (09:30)

Key Segment Timestamps

• 00:39 – Opening on the soft Week 10 waiver class
• 01:41 – Opening talk on Kyle Manangai’s future value and sell-high status
• 04:16 – Parker Washington as the top-pick, key strengths and limitations
• 05:44 – Tight end targets: Musgrave & Loveland discussion
• 08:48 – Christian Watson: upside/concern breakdown
• 11:03 – Rashid Shaheed and the case for his upside
• 13:03 – Bonus adds: Horton, Iosivas, Singletary

Summary Table: Top Waiver Targets

| Player | Position | Who Should Add | Short-Term Outlook | Long-Term Outlook | Risk Level | |---------------------|----------|-------------------|--------------------|-------------------|--------------------| | Parker Washington | WR | All formats | WR4 (volatile) | Flex as injuries persist | High | | Luke Musgrave | TE | TE needy | TE2 | TE2/back-end TE1 | Moderate | | Colston Loveland | TE | TE needy | TE2 if Kmet misses | Possible Breakout | Moderate to High | | Christian Watson | WR | Deep rosters | WR4/Flex | Boom/Bust Bench | High | | Rashid Shaheed | WR | Shallow leagues | WR4, upside for WR3| Upside if role sticks | High | | Tori Horton | WR | Deeper rosters | WR5/situational | High upside stash | High | | Andrei Iosivas | WR | Deep leagues | WR4 if Higgins out | Week-to-week | Dependent on injuries | | Devin Singletary | RB | Injury/bye fill-in| RB3 | Low-ceiling flex | Moderate |

Final Thoughts

Despite a week light on blockbuster adds, Jake and Ryan identified several players who could fill key holes in your lineup or even break out depending on injuries and team circumstances. Prioritize based on league format, roster need, and be ready to pivot if trade deadline deals or late-week injury news shake up the landscape.