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Fantasy football managers consider cutting struggling players before Week 4

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Fantasy football managers consider cutting struggling players before Week 4

Summary

As Week 4 of the fantasy football season approaches, managers evaluate underperforming players like Brian Thomas Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Quentin Johnston, Kyle Pitts, and Drake Maye. These players have shown concerning stats, prompting discussion about potential cuts or trades. The first three weeks have revealed significant issues, such as limited receptions and yardage, particularly for Thomas, Harrison, Johnston, and Pitts, who have not lived up to pre-season expectations. Managers will need to weigh their current roster and available waiver options carefully as they finalize decisions ahead of the upcoming week.

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By the Numbers

•Brian Thomas Jr. has only 7 catches for 88 yards this season.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. has 4 receptions for 73 yards, lacking touchdowns.
•Quentin Johnston recorded 6 receptions for 64 yards in his first three games.
•Kyle Pitts has just 2 receptions for 20 yards, raising major concerns.
•Evaluating player opportunities is critical as managers approach Week 4.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football Week 4 could be the time to cut these 5 struggling players

What they're saying

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Fantasy managers should treat Week 4 as a key checkpoint for struggling players, weighing workload, roster depth and waiver-wire options before cutting Brian Thomas Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Quentin Johnston, Kyle Pitts or Drake Maye.
— Yahoo Sports

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