Fantasy football waiver wire Week 13: 7 drop candidates to debate

We're off and running with the twelfth week of waiver wire pickups in fantasy football as Week 13 looms. But you might be thinking about which players on your roster to keep or to drop as you make those decisions.

That's what this weekly column -- a keep 'em or drop 'em debate -- aims to help with. We're going to focus on who you should hang on to or who you should definitely cut in order to pick up one of the intriguing names available.

A reminder to check out our weekly waiver wire post and our waiver wire tiers article with all the names you should look at picking up. Let's dive in with names to potentially drop or to keep.

WR Rashid Shaheed, Seattle Seahawks

It takes time for a receiver to learn the playbook and get into a rhythm with his new QB when there's a trade deadline deal. That's the case with Shaheed, who also happens to play in an offense with Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Even though you might see Shaheed improve as the season progresses, I'm OK with dropping him given how much JSN is the focal point.

VERDICT: Drop him

Backup quarterbacks

I say this every year as we get closer to the fantasy football playoffs: If you play with one quarterback starting, use the extra bench spot for stashing backup running backs who could step up if a starter gets injured. You can always replace your starting QB with waiver wire pickups if there's an injury.

VERDICT: Drop them

WR Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts

Dude just had a dud of a game after a good run pre-bye. That said, I'd keep him after a couple of tough upcoming matchups and hope the deep threat explodes in the fantasy playoffs.

VERDICT: Keep him

RB Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots

He's probably a drop candidate given how much work rookie TreVeyon Henderson is getting. I'd still keep him in case of injury.

VERDICT: Keep him

WR Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings

If J.J. McCarthy was better, we'd be talking about how awesome Addison is. For now? He's a drop candidate in re-draft leagues.

VERDICT: Drop him

TE Kyle Pitts Sr., Atlanta Falcons

Sigh. Here we are again. The tight end with so much promise continues to be just OK. And lately, he's seen just eight targets and totaled 39 yards. I'm fine with dropping him.

VERDICT: Drop him

WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns

Seems like Shedeur Sanders is spreading the ball around and focusing on his running backs and tight ends. That could mean Jeudy doesn't get much love.

VERDICT: Drop him

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