Roster management is the single most crucial in-season task for fantasy football managers. Knowing which players to let go is as important as adding the right guys.
Which wide receivers find themselves on our Week 14 fantasy football cut list based on roster percentages from Yahoo? We take a closer look below.
If you’re looking for all other positions, head over to our Week 14 Fantasy Cut List, which covers quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, San Francisco 49ers (98%)
Every week, I get a bunch of questions in the PFN Discord about whether to start Deebo Samuel Sr. or [insert player here]. My answer, every time without fail, is the exact same: “Never Deebo.” It doesn’t matter who the other player is. All that matters is that the player you start isn’t Samuel.
One of the most difficult aspects of fantasy football is accepting that a brand name no longer has value. Samuel has been one of the most dynamic players in the NFL for the past half-decade. He was a second-round pick in 2024 fantasy drafts. But it’s over.
Samuel has been playing like one of the worst big-name receivers in recent weeks. Samuel hasn’t scored since Week 6. Over that span, he’s scored 12.6 fantasy points twice. That represents the best he can do for fantasy managers — high WR4 value.
From Weeks 11-13, Samuel has scored a total of 13.2 fantasy points. His highest receiving yardage mark over that span is 22 yards. Are you really about to trust this guy in the fantasy playoffs? I’m certainly not.
Drop him. Let someone else pick him up and start him, and then hope you play that team and Samuel gives them his usual four fantasy points, contributing to your victory.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (43%)
From Weeks 9-11, Quentin Johnston scored in every game. That created a mirage, making him appear like an ascending fantasy asset. In reality, it was really just one long touchdown on broken coverage against the Cleveland Browns in Week 9. Aside from that, Johnston did a whole lot of nothing.
The sophomore has posted receiving lines of 24, 48, zero, and 12 over his last four. He somehow has six touchdowns on 22 receptions. If you want to chase the touchdowns, go for it. Otherwise, send him back to the waiver wire.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, San Francisco 49ers (24%)
One of the most dropped players in Sleeper leagues, Ricky Pearsall’s time in the sun has come and gone. He’s now seen a total of three targets over his last three games, catching none of them.
The rookie may be talented, but there’s no room in a crowded San Francisco 49ers offense for him to thrive. Perhaps next year.
Tank Dell, WR, Houston Texans (91%)
Is Tank Dell a good football player? I thought so. After this year, I’m really not sure. What I am sure about is he no longer belongs on fantasy rosters and really hasn’t all season.
Even while Nico Collins was out, Dell didn’t exactly do much. He was better but averaged only 11.8 fantasy points per game. Those numbers are good enough to stash on your bench in case you need a desperation start but nothing more.
Tank Dell in Week 13:
4 targets
119 air yards (29.8-yard aDOT)
3.3 PPR points 🙃 pic.twitter.com/up3ZUv5NLD— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) December 2, 2024
With Collins on the field, though, it’s been a disaster. Dell is averaging 8.3 ppg with Collins active. What exactly are we supposed to do with that?
The Texans have a bye this week and then get the Dolphins’ top-five pass defense. Sure, the Ravens in Week 17 look mighty appealing, but you have to get there first. Plus, Dell just caught one pass for 23 yards against the third-worst pass defense in the league. So, is there really anything to be excited about?