Welcome to Week 14's edition of The Cut List, RotoBaller's weekly column filled with advice on who is fat to be trimmed from your roster and who deserves a little more time on your plate. Each player receives both statistical and social media analysis, providing both real and ridiculous reasons why we--Tony Peters and Ben Hamren of the All Stats A Salad weekly fantasy football podcast--feel the way we do. The season's chalk full of angst and anxiety, let us take you beyond the stats to tickle your funny bone and your brain.

All ownership rates are taken from Fleaflicker and opponent ranks are based on the last four weeks. Be sure to check our Week 14 (NSFW) episodes of the All Stats A Salad podcast--out every Wednesday and Friday--by clicking here.

Editor's Note: Once you're done here, be sure to read about even more Week 14 waiver wire recommendations, for all fantasy-relevant positions. Just click on any link: ALL - RB - WR - TE - QB - DEF - FAAB - CUTS

 
 

Week 14 Players to Consider Cutting or Replacing

Rob Gronkowski (TE, NE) - 69% Owned

WK13: DNP
WK11-WK13: 0-of-2 targets (bye and injured)
WK14 Opponent: The doctor

BEN: This guy went in the first round for a lot of people this season, including yours truly. But instead, Rob Gronkowski now joins my third round pick C.J. Anderson in being on the IR for my playoff push. Thanks guys, I can now say there was never a time this season where I was able to start my first three picks simultaneously. Gronk was already missing in the weeks leading up to this, so it certainly wasn't an unforeseen possibility. An incredibly sad possibility.

All stats a salad...I learned something today. The Patriots are on Brazilian twitter, which is cool. They are also sending positive vibes at Gronk. I'm thinking that as part of him upcoming rehab, he should just go party in Brazil to pep himself up after having to watch the playoffs from the sidelines. That's a win-win for all parties involved. Speaking of involvement, I also think he should take me with him in gratitude for the idea. Have your people call my people, Gronk.

 
 
James Starks (RB, GB) - 68% Owned

WK13: four rushes for one yard, zero TD; zero targets
WK11-WK13: 30 for 67 yards, zero TD; 10-of-11 targets for 73 yards, one TD
WK14 Opponent: Seahawks (ninth in points allowed to RB)

TONY: If you weren't aware how bad the Packers' run game has become in the post-Eddie Lacy era, look no further than the team's 21-13 win over the Texans in Week 13. Six different players rushed the ball, with all but James Starks breaking double-digits in yards. That because Starks came up empty, rushing four times for a single yard. Stuck behind both Ty Montgomery (the Packers top rusher Week 13) and Christine Michael, he's a drop in just about every league under the sun as the handcuff to Lacy's ankle has no fantasy value.

All stats a salad...last year, the Packers' official website posted a happy birthday message to Starks and included a picture gallery for fans who wanted to see photos from his career. Number two is this winner. Bo knows the fun of bike riding and not being a sourpuss, so I hope he'll see this and pay a visit to Starks and set him right. "Worst high-five ever."

 
 
Brandon Marshall (WR, NYJ) - 99% Owned

WK13: 4-of-8 for 43 yards, zero TD
WK11-WK13: 10-of-17 for 110 yards, one TD (includes bye)
WK14 Opponent: 49ers (fourth in points allowed to WR)

TONY: Don't let Brandon Marshall's placement on the season's total stat sheet fool you: he's still a lot more frozen beer than chilled delight. Before his latest disaster of a fantasy performance Monday, He ranks 33rd overall in receiving yards among wide receivers with 668, but an embarrassing 77th over the past four weeks, well behind a plethora of options owned in the single digits such as Quinton Patton, Jermaine Kearse, Cecil Shorts III and Joshua Bellamy. Even favorable matchups don't mean results anymore, signaling the end of his days as a "99%-er." With his quarterback situation well past the chance of recovery--sorry Fitzheads and Petty Pals--don't feel bad booting him in 10-and-12-team leagues that don't subscribe to the book of PPR.

All stats a salad...Marshall is a man of much positivity, so it took a little bit of time to find something not heartwarming. But when I found this, I couldn't help but turn into this. Oh snap is right!

 
 
John Brown (WR, ARI) - 48% Owned

WK13: zero targets
WK11-WK13: 1-of-6 for 19 yards, zero TD (includes bye)
WK14 Opponent: Dolphins (27th in points allowed to WR)

TONY: If by now you haven't been convinced that the fantasy boat has long abandoned John Brown, he made sure to let everyone know himself Week 13 against the Redskins. He was held to zero catches for the second time in three weeks as the team limits his snap count as they manage his sickle-cell issues. The team is planning to keep Brown on a 20-snap count until his issues clear up. With that day nowhere in sight, Brown can be cut in all leagues outside of the deepest PPR league, and even then it's questionable.

All stats a salad...Brown has no social media presence these days, which is unfortunate after he made headlines for trolling a fantasy owner talking smack to him on Twitter. But when all hope was lost, ESPN's Trey Wingo swooped in for the save with this amusing video of him trolling Brown over fast food. The man sure can talk well with his mouth full.

 

Hot Seat - Sending Warning Signals

Tevin Coleman (RB, ATL) - 71% Owned

WK13: 12 rushes for 49 yards, zero TD; 0-of-2 targets, zero TD
WK11-WK13: 20 rushes for 58 yards, one TD; 2-of-4 targets for four yards, zero TD
WK14: Rams (14th in points allowed to RB)

BEN: What started as the only productive case of tandem backs in the league this year has since been mangled and maligned by injuries, specifically to Tevin Coleman. While he has had some okay games since his return, he just isn't the same explosive back. In shallower leagues, his production can be found elsewhere, such as the waiver wire. With the season waning and Devonta Freeman there to help carry the burden, there's no sense in holding on for yesterday. You can't force the past into the future, no matter how hard you try.

All stats a salad...as the official team of ASAS, the Falcons will always get a positive review. Bias aside, it's hard not to enjoy a mic'd up Coleman. While his production is lacking that early year dazzle, his mic game runs deep with 'zazz.

 
 
Kyle Rudolph (TE, MIN) - 83% Owned

WK13: 6-of-12 for 45 yards, zero TD
WK11-WK13: 17-of-25 for 121 yards, zero TD
WK14 Opponent: Jacksonville (26th in points allowed to TE)

BEN: Kyle Rudolph has the talent and charisma to carry himself as one of the league's best and brightest at his position. Sadly, his quarterback is Sam Bradford (whomp, whomp). The Vikings have taken a nose dive, especially with their offense, since opening the season undefeated. When the team is actually working cohesively, Rudolph gets his share--you can't stop Big Country after all--but when your team can't average 20 points a game, there's no promise of that happening week-to-week. The untimely demise of Gronk moves Rudolph from cut to hot seat because let's be real: tight end is weak. Here's looking at you, Bradford.

All stats a salad...this man has the vote of confidence from comedic mastermind and apparent Vikings fan Nick Swardson. With this as his twitter campaign for Rudolph to make the Pro Bowl, who are we to disagree? Also, Rudolph has been hanging out with Karl Anthony Towns, who makes him look tiny. Why isn't he playing for the Vikings?

 
 
Colin Kaepernick (QB, SF) - 50% Owned

WK13: 1-of-5 for four yards, zero TD, zero INT; six rushes for 20 yards
WK11-WK13: 46-of-81 for 506 yards, five TD, one INT; 20 rushes for 165 yards
WK14 Opponent: Jets (30th in points to QB)

TONY: There's a strange sense of irony in how Colin Kaepernick may have ended his season amidst the snow Sunday. In one of the 49ers' worst showings at quarterback in the franchise's storied history, the man who's pro-black protests have overtaken his football production for attention--for better or worse, depending on your outlook--was whitewashed right out of the game as he managed the same amount of passing yards as he was sacked in five. As Blaine Gabbert returned to center to close out the blowout loss, news of Kaepernick's intentions to opt out of his contract at season's end leaked, likely creating a frigid atmosphere between player and team harsher than any Chicago winter on record. Few things would surprise me more than the 49ers helping increase Kaepernick's free agent value by continuing to play him, making him a cut in all single-quarterback leagues.

All stats a salad...the best part out of this cluster-cluck of silliness was the Mercury News report that Kaepernick not only is selling his San Jose home, but he's the proud owner of a New York condo. Yep, you read that right: we could be looking at the next Mr. J-E-T, Jet, Jet, Jet! And somewhere, Geno Smith's tears are making nary a sound.

 
 

Stash and Pray

Jordan Matthews (WR, PHI) - 94% Owned

WK13: DNP
WK11-WK13: 9-of-14 106 yards
WK14: Redskins (18th in points allowed to WR)

BEN: We are taking a break from our segment, “Carolina Doesn't Make Sense” to return to a fan favorite: "Better Know a Receiver!" Jordan Matthews has a few things working against him. Number one, his health. He missed last week's game and has spent a decent amount of this year with the questionable tag clipped on. Number two, in recent weeks, Zach Ertz has emerged from injury and obscurity to see some more targets. Finally, Carson Wentz. He has a bright future but a foggy present in terms of impactful production. This team isn't dead, and with a reduction in running productivity, hopefully their number one man gets his due. In the meantime, don't feel guilty stashing instead of starting him.

All stats a salad...I know what happened to Wentz and why he's having a hard time hitting Matthews consistently: he's gone puppy crazy! I don't blame him though, them dogs is cute. Much like Ryan Tannehill losing focus due to his impending baby, Wentz can't possibly have his head fully in the game when he's got a gang of puppies waiting for him at home.

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