Fantasy Football Drops Before Week 10 - Time To Say Goodbye?

Andy's top fantasy football drops to consider making before Week 10 of the fantasy football season. Time to say goodbye to players like Terry McLaurin, Kyler Murray, and more?

With the full Week 10 slate just hours away, you may need to make some last-minute adjustments to your lineup. With injuries to many key players beginning to pile up, like Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) and Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), managers may need to cut ties with some bench players to fill the lineup.

In this week's edition, we will spotlight a few players who have been dropped in many Yahoo! leagues and determine if managers should continue to hold them or cut ties before Week 10.

Who should fantasy managers cut before the full Week 10 slate begins? Let's dive in!

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Players to Consider Cutting for Week 10

Terry McLaurin, WAS - 80% Rostered

Terry McLaurin has had a disastrous season. After inking an extension with Washington in the offseason, McLaurin has only appeared in four games. Through Week 1 through 3, McLaurin caught 10 of his 17 targets before suffering a quadriceps injury. While he returned in Week 8 and enjoyed his best day, tallying 14.4 PPR points, he suffered a setback and is once again on the shelf.

With McLaurin trending toward remaining sidelined through their Week 12 bye, many managers have begun to cut ties. While his injury appears to be difficult to manage, managers in 12-team leagues should keep McLaurin on their bench. When active, he will carry WR2 upside with the ability to enter WR1 conversation in a favorable match.

Terry McLaurin Could be Out Until After the Week 12 Bye https://t.co/lFwvkECOp5

— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 2, 2025

Even though his QB, Jayden Daniels (elbow), could miss the remainder of the season, McLaurin remains a strong hold in all 12-team leagues. Managers in shallower 10-team formats could look to drop McLaurin if there are other high-upside WRs still available, like Troy Franklin or Josh Downs.

Cooper Kupp, SEA - 45% Rostered

Cooper Kupp joined Seattle in the offseason but has been unable to find much success. Through seven games, the veteran wideout has only eclipsed 15.0 PPR points per game once and is averaging a modest 8.5 PPR points per game. He is also battling a hamstring injury, but appears to be trending in the right direction after his limited practice session on Thursday.

Unlike McLaurin, when Kupp returns, he will not carry much upside outside of deeper 12+ team leagues. Before the trade deadline, the Seahawks acquired wideout Rashid Shaheed from the Saints, who will take targets from Kupp. In addition, rookie wideout Tory Horton has begun to find his footing in the offense and is coming off his most impressive showing to date.

With multiple wideouts set for larger roles, Kupp can be dropped in most leagues ahead of Week 10.

Kyler Murray, ARI - 45% Rostered

Kyler Murray was a popular mid-to-late round QB for those who eyed his rushing upside. However, Murray only hit the 20.0-PPR mark twice over his first five games before eventually suffering a foot injury. While he was only viewed as week-to-week, the Cardinals opted to shift him ot the IR earlier this week, which will keep him sidelined for at least the next four games.

As a result, Murray could not return until December 7 (Week 14), at the earliest. Given this lengthy timeline, managers should cut ties with Murray in all single-QB formats. While managers in deeper superflex formats may consider holding him, they should only do so if they have an open IR spot.

Kyler Murray Given 4-8 Week Timetable for Foot Injuryhttps://t.co/z7y8Rs5TWW

— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 4, 2025

Given his current timeline, he may not be able to return at all this season.

Keon Coleman, BUF - 60% Rostered

The final player we will look at this week is Keon Coleman of the Buffalo Bills. Unlike the names above, Coleman has been healthy this season. After a promising showing in Week 1, Coleman appeared to be on the fast track to a sophomore breakout. However, in his 100-yard showing in the season opener, Coleman has only eclipsed 40 yards in a single game and is averaging a low 6.3 PPR points per game from Week 2 through Week 9.

With Khalil Shakir operating as the clear WR1 in this offense and tight end Dalton Kincaid seeing his target share continue to grow, Coleman is no more than a bench WR4/5 that can be cut in all standard leagues ahead of Week 10.

Who To Drop for Fantasy Football Week 10?

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