Fantasy Football Week 3: Who to Drop and Why

Week 3 waivers cleared, but are you still holding onto dead weight? Drop these 7 players now.

As we approach Week 3, it’s time to make tough roster decisions. Holding onto underperforming or injured players can cost you valuable waiver wire opportunities.

Here are several players whom you can drop and why.

Players to Drop

1. Joe Burrow
   If you don’t have an IR spot, it’s time to move on. Burrow’s season is likely over, and holding him clogs your roster.

2. Kaleb Johnson
   Johnson’s lack of offensive snaps and a costly special teams blunder make him an easy drop. With no clear path to meaningful touches, he’s wasting a roster spot. Pick up Kenneth Gainwell instead.

3. Tank Bigsby
   Despite being rostered in over 50% of leagues, Bigsby is buried on the depth chart behind Saquon Barkley. His limited role makes him irrelevant for fantasy purposes.

4. Braelon Allen
   Early hype hasn’t translated into production. Breece Hall is the clear lead in New York, leaving Allen as a low-end handcuff with no standalone value.

5. Jayden Reed
   Out for 6-8 weeks, Reed is a stash only if you have deep benches. Otherwise, prioritize healthy players who can contribute now. Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks can be added in 12+ team leagues.

6. J.J. McCarthy
   With a bye in Week 6 and lingering health concerns, McCarthy isn’t worth holding unless you’re in a superflex league.

7. Texans WRs (not named Nico Collins)
   Rookies Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins can be dropped in 12+ team leagues because the Texans’ offensive line is trash and Christian Kirk is trending to suit up in Week 3.

Key Takeaways

• Prioritize Opportunity: Drop players who aren’t seeing the field or are stuck in bad offenses.

• Don’t Stash Dead Weight: Injured players like Burrow and Reed aren’t worth holding unless you have IR slots.

• Avoid Hype Traps: Players like Allen and Bigsby may have been preseason darlings, but their roles don’t justify a roster spot.

Clearing out underperformers and injury risks now will give you the flexibility to target emerging waiver wire gems. Stay proactive, and don’t let sentimentality hold your team back.