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A column of players to remove will never be universal, so season these recommendations based on the size and scope of your league.
Patrick Mahomes, QB, Chiefs (99%)
Normally, I don’t include injured players in this column because what’s the point? You know what to do. But I suspect many fantasy managers will have a hard time cutting bait with the (ankle) groggy Mahomes because of brand value. It is considered from week to weekso I don’t see how anyone could throw it with confidence against Houston. And even if he’s healthy for Week 17, that’s when he attracts the nasty Steelers. There’s no denying that Mahomes being healthy has been a disaster this year; just two fantastic top 10 finishes.
Deebo Samuel Sr., WR, 49ers (95%)
Here’s our weekly take on the “numbers, not names” philosophy. If the 49ers knew how to move Samuel forward this year, they would. Samuel didn’t sniff the top 50 in this position over the last five weeksand it is clear that Jauan Jennings has moved ahead of him in the San Francisco hierarchy.
Raheem Mostert, RB, Dolphins (45%)
Did he really score 21 touchdowns a year ago? NFL seasons age in years of dog. Mostert is stumbling at 3.4 yards per carry and De’Von Achane has a hammer on Miami’s backfield usage. Even if Achane were to get injured, Mostert would offer marginal upside as a 32-year-old.
Jake Ferguson, TE, Cowboys (76%)
Every week we say it: “Ferguson has a juicy match, this could be the breakout performance.” » Unfortunately, he did little against Cincinnati (3-32-0) and little against Carolina (2-23-0). For the year, Ferguson is stuck on zero touchdowns and is averaging just 8.8 yards per catch. You’ve probably landed a better tight end if you’re still alive in the fantasy playoffs; use Ferguson’s roster spot for more interesting depth elsewhere.
Baltimore Ravens D/ST (94%)
Even a matchup against the Giants couldn’t save this struggling unit – the Ravens allowed 14 points and generated just three sacks and an interception against a horrible QB room. You won’t want to start Baltimore against Pittsburgh or Houston in the next two weeks.
