Fantasy football managers looking for an early edge must know when to cut bait on players who no longer justify a roster spot. After Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, poor performances, muddled depth charts, and underwhelming opportunity all point to a few big names deserving a drop. Here are the top five fantasy assets worth dropping ahead of Week 2, backed by their opening week stats and situations.

Tua Tagovailoa : From Risky Streamer to Waiver Fodder

Tua Tagovailoa entered 2025 as a popular late-round QB for fantasy managers hoping to capture stackable upside in Miami’s passing game. However, his Week 1 numbers were severely underwhelming . Tua completed only 14 of 23 passes for a paltry 114 yards, adding 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions in a blowout loss to the Colts. His QBR was an

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