With the fantasy football playoffs now just one week away, managers will need to begin trimming their rosters in favor of high-upside players who could push them over the edge during the final month of the fantasy season.
In this piece, we will highlight several of the most dropped players in Yahoo leagues and determine whether managers should hold or cut them ahead of the full Week 14 slate.
Who should fantasy managers cut before the full Week 14 slate begins? Let's dive in!
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Players to Consider Cutting for Week 14
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings - 85% Rostered
Jordan Addison missed the opening weeks of the season due to a suspension, but quickly regained fantasy stardom. During his first four games back in action, Addison averaged a strong 16.0 PPR points per game and was looking like a viable WR2 going forward.
JJ McCarthy goes DEEP to Addison on 3rd & 9
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— NFL (@NFL) November 2, 2025
However, despite Minnesota's inconsistent QB play, Addison's production has taken a stark decline. Since this hot start, Addison has averaged just 6.7 PPR points per game over his last five contests. During this skid, he has only eclipsed double-digit PPR points once. While he his not a drop in a 12+ team format, managers in shallower 10-team leagues looking to target an emerging player like Chris Rodriguez Jr. or stash a player like Jayden Reed (foot/shoulder) or Mike Evans (collarbone), Addison is a safe cut.
Sean Tucker, RB, Buccaneers- 45% Rostered
Sean Tucker was a viable plug-and-play FLEX option while Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) was on the shelf. He enjoyed a massive showing in Week 11 when he racked up 34.0 PPR points. However, when Irving returned on Sunday, Tucker quickly reverted to the RB3 role. In this game, he saw just two rushing attempts and logged a mere 15% of the snaps, much lower than both Irving and Rachaad White.
While Tucker still has upside in deeper leagues as a handcuff, managers in 12-team or smaller leagues should not consider stashing him as he carries minimal standalone value for the foreseeable future.
Tez Johnson, WR, Buccaneers - 25% Rostered
Another Buccaneers player to consider cutting from your bench is Tez Johnson. Johnson has enjoyed a strong stretch while filling in for the injured Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. (fibula). During Weeks 5 through 12, Johnson averaged 11.5 PPR points per game, making him a viable WR3 in 3-WR formats.
Baker Mayfield to Tez Johnson gets the Bucs on the board!
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However, this past Sunday, Godwin was given a drastic uptick in snaps and targets, which pushed Johnson to a reserve role. In their victory over the Cardinals, Johnson saw just two targets and caught one for only five yards. With Evans and Jalen McMillan (neck) returning to practice and in the mix to return as early as this weekend, Johnson is not expected to hold much value during the remainder of the season.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers - 75% Rostered
The final player to consider cutting is Ricky Pearsall of the 49ers. After a promising start to the season, Pearsall suffered a knee injury, which kept him on the shelf from Weeks 5 through 10. However, since returning, the second-year wideout has not been overly productive and has fallen into a lower role in the offense.
During his first three games since returning, Pearsall has caught just five passes for a mere 20 yards (on nine targets). With Jauan Jennings operating as the clear WR1 in the offense, and Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle also tagging on all larger target shares, Pearsall is a safe cut in all 10-team leagues.
Who To Drop for Fantasy Football Week 14?
| Rank | Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. | Hold |
| 1 | Travis Hunter | WR | 30 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Joe Mixon | RB | 30 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Sam LaPorta | TE | 65 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 4 | Michael Penix Jr. | QB | 25 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 5 | Calvin Ridley | WR | 35 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 6 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 30 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 7 | Joe Flacco | QB | 35 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 8 | Kyler Murray | QB | 40 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 9 | Los Angeles Chargers DEF | DST | 85 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 10 | Atlanta Falcons DEF | DST | 60 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 11 | Jacksonville Jaguars DEF | DST | 60 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 12 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 60 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 13 | Sean Tucker | RB | 45 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 14 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 55 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 15 | Rachaad White | RB | 65 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 16 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 5 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 17 | Greg Dortch | WR | 10 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 18 | Tez Johnson | WR | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 19 | Tre Tucker | WR | 50 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 20 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 21 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 22 | Cade Otton | TE | 50 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 23 | John Metchie III | WR | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 24 | Chimere Dike | WR | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 25 | Keenan Allen | WR | 75 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 26 | Sam Darnold | QB | 60 | Hold in two-QB leagues |
| 27 | Los Angeles Rams DEF | DST | 75 | Hold if Have Room for 2 DST |
| 28 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 50 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 29 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 30 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 30 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 90 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 31 | Jordan Mason | RB | 65 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 32 | Devin Singletary | RB | 35 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 33 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 45 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 34 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 60 | Handcuff/Stash in Most Leagues |
| 35 | Chris Boswell | K | 90 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 36 | Tyler Loop | K | 85 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 37 | Cam Little | K | 65 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 38 | Dallas Goedert | TE | 90 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 39 | Nick Chubb | RB | 40 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 40 | Parker Washington | WR | 40 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 41 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | 75 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 42 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 65 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 43 | Devin Neal | RB | 55 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 44 | Michael Wilson | WR | 80 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 45 | Theo Johnson | TE | 55 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 46 | Bam Knight | RB | 30 | Hold in 12-Team Leagues |
| 47 | Blake Corum | RB | 20 | Hold |
| 48 | Jordan Addison | WR | 85 | Hold |
| 49 | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 75 | Hold |
| 50 | Tory Franklin | WR | 65 | Hold |
| 51 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 90 | Hold |
| 52 | Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | 90 | Hold |
| 53 | Khalil Shakir | WR | 85 | Hold |
| 54 | Brock Purdy | QB | 80 | Hold |
| 55 | Garrett Wilson | WR | 75 | Hold |
| 56 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 70 | Hold |
| 57 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 70 | Hold |
| 58 | Justin Herbert | QB | 100 | Hold |
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