Fantasy football managers face tough choices as the season grinds on. Some players who once offered promise are now proving to be dead weight. Injuries and dwindling opportunities have left several names better suited for the waiver wire. It’s time to reassess your lineup before it’s too late.
Cut: Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
Rostered: 48%
It’s impressive how Evan Engram manages to do just enough to convince unwitting fantasy managers he might be worth something. Outside of his flukey touchdown reception in Week 5, Engram hasn’t hit double-digit fantasy points this season.
Engram has 12 total targets across his last three games. He’s posted lines of 4-36, 0-0, and 2-12. He played 44% of the snaps on Thursday night. There is no fantasy upside here whatsoever.
Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers
Rostered: 44%
This is a carryover from Week 9 to serve as a reminder that Tucker Kraft tore his ACL. This is most unfortunate for the breakout tight end who had been operating as Jordan Love’s No. 1 target in the passing game. With Kraft’s season over, there’s nothing to do but drop him.
Optimize Your Lineup: Waiver Wire Cuts for Engram and Kraft
As fantasy football managers look ahead, making strategic decisions on roster management becomes crucial to staying competitive. With Engram’s performance lacking consistency and upside, the numbers speak for themselves.
His minimal target share and lack of meaningful production in recent weeks make him a liability that can drag down a team’s potential. Holding onto players like Engram exhausts valuable roster spots that are needed for dynamic options as the playoff race intensifies.
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Meanwhile, the unfortunate injury to Kraft has altered the Packers’ offensive landscape and rendered him fantasy irrelevant for the remainder of the season. Injuries are a harsh reality in football, and adapting to such setbacks can make the difference between a strong finish and a disappointing exit. Dropping Kraft is necessary to free up room for emerging talent or potentially high-upside pickups in the coming weeks.
Re-evaluating your roster now, rather than waiting for another unproductive stretch, gives you the upper hand against less attentive league mates. Shifting away from Engram and Kraft is the kind of proactive move that experienced managers make to prepare for the critical late-season matchups.
Stay engaged, watch the waiver wire closely, and keep your lineup flexible to maximize your team’s chances as the season reaches its most crucial stretch.
