We are entering week 11 and just a mere couple weeks away from playoffs in most league formats. There are many players you have been waiting to step up and prove their value, but guess what, by week 11 if they haven’t done anything yet they get a bust label regardless. Here is this years all bust team by position.
Quarterback:
Vince Young - Was not projected as one of the top five, but after a successful rookie campaign was suppose improve to top 10 status and contribute in passing and rushing categories with lots of touchdowns. We got very little of anything most weeks and he put in a season which resembled Michael Vick more than anything which was mired in low passing yards and inconsistency.
Honorable Mention:
Bulger - If it were not for a couple solid weeks in 9 and 10, Bulger would be the clear cut favorite as he is performed nowhere near a top 5 fantasy QB as projected. We give him the benefit of his rib injury causing most of the issues, and an offensive line decimated by injuries.
Matt Leinhart - Was on his way to all bust status, but a season ending injury early on has kept him from his under-performing ways. A lot was expected of Leinhart given his receiver crew, and he showed no positive signs before getting injured.
Running Back
Shaun Alexander - There are many to pick from on this list in 2007 as it has been the year of the injured RB’s, but until week 10 Alexander had been playing and he had been doing so VERY poorly. He may have had some health issues, but this was suppose to be his rebound year and instead he just looked older and passed his prime.
Honorable Mention:
Rudi Johnson - Has been hurt the majority of the season, finally returning in week 10 and is now platooning with Kenny Watson.
Frank Gore - Many minor injuries, and has played no where near his status as top 5.
LJ - Only looked like LJ two weeks of the season, and now may be hurt and miss the remainder.
Laurence Maroney - Hasn’t scored a rushing TD on the leagues most potent offensive team. N’uff said.
Wide Receiver
Steve Smith - Even though Smith had two huge weeks to start the season, he is making the all bust list because he has disappeared since that point of the season. Yes, I don’t blame Smith barely at all, because his disappearance coincides directly with Delhomme getting hurt, but the fact is the number one or two receiver taken off the board in the first 3 rounds of most drafts, has to produce more than 3-4 catches for 20-40 yards per week to not be a bust.
Honorable Mention:
Santana Moss - I guess the trend continues. Moss has been producing one great, one horrible year in that pattern for five years now. 2007 was his turn for horrible - sorry if you drafted or kept him.
Marvin Harrison - Marvelous Marvin looked just fine until hurting his knee in week 2. He has been out all season. This is a bust due to injury.
Chad Johnson - Has put up some decent yard games, but no touchdowns for CJ.
Darrell Jackson - So much for being the #1 wideout in an improved 49′ers offense.
Tight End
Vernon Davis - Almost got himself off this list with decent performances in week 8 and 9, but then disappeared in week 10 again (completely). Davis is another casualty of an ineffective 49 ‘ers offense, that has left Vernon, Gore, Alex Smith and Jackson owners shaking their heads.
Honorable Mention
Alge Crumpler - Crumpler would have been number one, but most expected this fall before drafts took place, given the Vick issues and lack of a decent QB.
Todd Heap - Another season, more injuries keeping Heap out of games.
Kicker
Who cares? Pickup the next best on your free agent wire.
Defense
Sphere: Related ContentChicago Bears - Might be one of the most surprising turn-arounds in fantasy football this season. They have had moments, but for the majority of the season the Bears have been ranking in the bottom third (with much of the same players as 2006) of all teams across defensive categories.