Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Who to Drop for Week 14 Pickups

As the fantasy football postseason approaches, its time to trim your rosters and remove underperforming players. Streamlining your team now can create space for potential starters and improve your chances of success.

Heres a list of players worth dropping as we approach the final stretch of the NFL and fantasy season. Some may not apply to larger leagues or teams dealing with bye weeks, but these are largely considered expendable moving forward.

Ricky Pearsall

Returning from a knee injury, Pearsall has recorded only five receptions for 20 yards across three games, translating to a mere 4.7 half-PPR points. With limited fantasy upside and a Week 14 bye, releasing him could free up valuable roster space.

Tony Pollard

Pollard hasnt reached double-digit points in half-PPR scoring since Week 5 and hasnt scored in seven games. Facing Cleveland, followed by matchups against the 49ers and Chiefs, Pollard offers minimal upside. Teams holding onto him, especially 82% of Yahoo managers, may safely move on.

Tre Tucker

After Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders' offense offers little for fantasy purposes. Tucker, though the teams most targeted receiver, caught only three passes for 20 yards last week. With challenging matchups against Denver, Philadelphia, and Houston looming, his outlook remains bleak.

Harold Fannin Jr.

David Njoku has been largely replaced in targets by Fannin, who leads the Cleveland offense with 16 targets since Week 11. Njoku has averaged just 0.9 half-PPR points per game during that span, making him a prime candidate for removal from fantasy rosters.

Tez Johnson

With Chris Godwin Jr. back and seeing nine targets over the past two games compared to Johnsons six, plus potential returns from Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan, Johnsons role is likely to diminish. With two matchups against Carolina left, now is the time to cut him.

Author's Analysis: Key Fantasy Football Drops Ahead of the Postseason

As we enter the critical final stretch of the fantasy football season, trimming underperforming players is essential for maximizing roster efficiency. Based on recent performance and upcoming matchups, several widely rostered players offer limited upside and can be considered expendable.

Ricky Pearsall, returning from a knee injury, has managed only five receptions for 20 yards across three games. With minimal fantasy production and a Week 14 bye, freeing up this roster spot is a practical move.

Tony Pollard has not scored double-digit half-PPR points since Week 5 and remains scoreless in seven games. Upcoming matchups against Cleveland, San Francisco, and Kansas City provide little opportunity for a turnaround, making him a clear candidate for release.

Tre Tucker, despite being the Raiders' most targeted receiver, produced only three catches for 20 yards last week. With difficult games ahead versus Denver, Philadelphia, and Houston, his fantasy outlook remains weak.

Harold Fannin Jr. has overtaken David Njoku in targets, yet Njoku’s minimal production has affected overall scoring. For teams looking to optimize efficiency, dropping Njoku is a logical step.

Tez Johnson’s role is shrinking with the return of Chris Godwin Jr. and potential reintegration of Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan. Limited opportunities over the next two games against Carolina make now the ideal time to move on from him.

Strategically trimming these players can create roster flexibility and improve your chances of success in the fantasy postseason.

Sources:

• Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Players to drop for your Week 14 pickups