Fantasy Football: The 2010 All-Bust Team

While there have been some major studs this fantasy football season, there have also been some serious busts as well.

As owners know, all it takes is one bad selection to completely ruin a chance at the fantasy crown, so if one of these guys is on your team, it may be time to start thinking about next season.

These guys have vastly underperformed, and it doesn't look promising that they'll turn it around any time soon.

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Carson Palmer, QB Cincinnati Bengals

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 03: Matt Roth #53 of the Cleveland Browns sacks quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

While there are certainly plenty of candidates to choose from, Palmer has been downright awful.

In a year in which many expected a bounce-back campaign, the former No. 1 selection has failed to take advantage of his new weapons.

With a very mediocre 7:6 TD:INT ratio and already four fumbles (two lost) in the early going, it's clear that Palmer's level of play has slipped tremendously. Owners that had him pegged as an undervalued QB1 have come to curse his name, and he's left many searching the waiver wire for a suitable replacement.

With a bye heading into next week, some are speculating that Palmer could be finished in Cincy, but that's fairly unlikely. A more realistic scenario would be for the team to cut ties after the season.

Honorable Mention: Kevin Kolb, PHI; Brett Favre, MIN

Ryan Mathews, RB San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 03: Running back Ryan Mathews #24 of the San Diego Chargers walks on the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Qualcomm Stadium on October 3, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 41-10. (Photo by Stephen

After a preseason that saw Mathews' fantasy stock soar, many owners made the bold gamble to make him an RB1.

Whoops.

After seeing 19 touches in his first game, Mathews has failed to reach double digits in any contest since. Granted, he is coming back from an injury, but it's clear that the Chargers don't need him to put up big points the way Philip Rivers is playing.

Averaging just seven points per contest, Mathews has been riding pine in a lot of leagues and at this point is solely a matchup-based play until he proves he's worth starting on a weekly basis.

While his stock certainly still has time to rise, the rookie has unfortunately fallen out of his owner's graces much quicker than expected.

Honorable Mention: Shonn Greene, NYJ

Knowshon Moreno, RB Denver Broncos

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos picks up yardage as he eludes linebacker David Hawthorne #57 of the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pe

Like Mathews, Moreno was a popular fantasy football sleeper pick heading into this season.

With most owners penciling him in as an RB2 to begin the season, Moreno was looking good with touchdowns in his first two contests.

However, the second-year back has had problems with his gimpy hamstring and hasn't been on the field in the last few weeks because of it. Additionally, hamstrings can always be tricky, as all it takes is a simple aggravation to head back to the sidelines.

With the Denver defense really struggling, the Broncos are going to have to air it out quite often if they hope to win football games, so Moreno's outlook upon his return doesn't look very promising, as he's sure to be eased back into the offense.

If owners haven't already sent him packing, it's best to leave him on the bench (DO NOT cut him) until he can prove he is capable of contributing at a higher level.

Honorable Mention: Clinton Portis, WSH

Chad Ochocinco, WR Cincinnati Bengals

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 26: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 26, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Unfortunately for Ocho and his owners, Week 1 is probably going to go down as his best fantasy performance of the season.

While some of it can certainly be attributed to Carson Palmer's struggles, Ocho just hasn't been able to separate himself from the opposing coverage.

Now with four straight games of five fantasy points or less, Ocho is no longer the WR2 that many had him destined to be on draft day. The way things are going right now, he doesn't belong anywhere near a starting roster.

Honorable Mention: Mike Sims-Walker, JAC

Marques Colston, New Orleans Saints

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals after a reception during the first quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium

How does he not have a touchdown yet?

Drafted by many as a borderline WR1, Colston has averaged just 5.2 points per matchup thus far in the early going and has really disappointed his owners.

While the Saints' passing attack is known to spread the ball around, nobody saw Colston dropping off this far to begin the year. After failing to find the end zone against Arizona, those that have the former college tight end should sit tight and hope for a quick turnaround.

Selling a talent of Colston's stature for 70 cents on the dollar would be a very lousy return on investment, but it may be necessary for owners looking to stay in contention.

Honorable Mention: Steve Smith, CAR

Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 03: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after their 16-14 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Georgia Dome on October 3, 2010 in Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Gonzalez is undoubtedly one of the best tight ends in fantasy football history, but it's clear that his prime is behind him.

Finding himself less involved in the passing game now more than ever despite the Falcons lacking depth at the WR position, Gonzalez has been limited to four points or fewer in every matchup except for one 17-point outburst.

No longer a TE1 despite being drafted after the elite, Gonzo owners would be advised to take a gamble on a younger, more promising prospect (Tony Moeaki, perhaps?) and roll with him.

Honorable Mention: Greg Olsen, CHI; Kellen Winslow, TB