Fantasy Football: The 7 Biggest Busts of 2011 Entering Week 4

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September is over, and so may be your fantasy season. The mayhem for the waiver wire can only go so far.

If the top part of your draft suffered mightily, trading to recover may dig yourself an even bigger hole.

Like the stock market, you can't pull the plug early on a high investment. A month in to the NFL season you may want to with some of these athletes however.

Chris Johnson

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Chris Johnson demanded to be paid as the No. 1 running back in the NFL. Receiving the hefty contract has not translated into success on the field.

Thus far, Johnson is failing the Titans and fantasy owners to the point that he will likely be benched in countless fantasy leagues.

Arian Foster

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Blowing up an MRI to showcase to the fascinated social media culture, has proven to be not so wise—Arian Foster will likely be the last player to do so.

Houston did not rush Foster back though, as they realize this could be a special year for the Texans.

Frank Gore

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The fact that Frank Gore is battling a nagging injury already does not bode well for fantasy owners.

He looks slower suddenly than in years past. This may be an early sign of his decline.

Gore has been a dependable fantasy back for years, but averaging just 2.5 yards a carry is a glaring sign.

Rashard Mendenhall

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been one of the better teams rushing the ball. Maybe Rashard Mendenhall will get things rolling to offset his first three games.

For a mid-first-round pick, Mendenhall is performing at the standards of a borderline No. 2 fantasy back.

Ocho Cinco

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Cue the Price Is Right horn. The New England Patriots looks like they finally made a wrong move via free agency.

In an offense that's seen two tight ends emerge as fantasy studs, and Wes Welker gain over 200 yards in one game, Ocho Cinco has come in and done little to nothing for the Pats offense.

Shonn Greene

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With Shonn Greene the anticipated breakout year is what made his fantasy value rise before drafts.

The patterned thinking is the way he performs in the playoffs is going to eventually carry over to the regular season. LT is aging, and the Jets need his power back run skills.

Yet, Greene just cannot put together solid outings as an every down back in the regular season.