Sep 15, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (24) walks off the field after the second half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880889 ORIG FILE ID: 20240915_szo_db2_0275.JPG
You’re waking up on Tuesday reading all that you can about the players that you should be picking up off the waiver wire as you prepare for Week 11 of fantasy football in 2024.
But it’s likely there aren’t as many things written about who you should be dropping to grab those players. That’s what this weekly column — keep ’em or dump ’em! — will hopefully answer for you: Some help in the debate over who you should keep or drop in order to improve your team.
With more byes, the fantasy trade deadline for many leagues approaching and injuries, you need the waiver wire more than ever, which is not the best this week. Let’s help you with that.
1. WR Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams
Sep 29, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (15) tries to catch a pass as Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) defends him during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880922 ORIG FILE ID: 20240929_tcs_bb6_339.jpg
He's had exactly three games of three catches or more. Now that the Rams' WRs are healthy, you can let him go.
VERDICT: Drop him
2. RB Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers
Aug 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (30) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: IMAGN-880853 ORIG FILE ID: 20240817_gav_sv5_035.jpg
If you're in a keeper or dynasty league, you hold on to him. But otherwise?
VERDICT: Drop him
3. RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos
DENVER, COLORADO - AUGUST 18: Jaleel McLaughlin #38 of the Denver Broncos runs the ball in the first half during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field At Mile High on August 18, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tyler Schank/Getty Images)
Audric Estime and Javonte Williams are ahead on the depth chart. You can let him go.
VERDICT: Drop him
4. RB Devin Singletary, New York Giants
Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) runs with the ball against Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
It's Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s job now.
VERDICT: Drop him
5. RB Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 04: Jonathon Brooks #24 of the Carolina Panthers attends Carolina Panthers OTA Offseason Workout on June 04, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776141152 ORIG FILE ID: 2156107150
I had some high hopes for him to jump in later this year after recovering from an ACL tear, but it feels like Chuba Hubbard is too good.
VERDICT: Drop him
6. QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 03, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776151451 ORIG FILE ID: 2182707050
It's sort of the same story with him -- he's got amazing weapons and a great offense, but he doesn't run much and the team does run more than you think. If you're in a 1QB league, he's safe to drop.
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