Fantasy Football Week 12: Peyton Manning and the Week's Biggest Disappointments

This week in the NFL, there were some premier players who unexpectedly had miserable performances when compared to their usual standards.

Some of those players were Peyton Manning, Larry Fitzgerald and Chris Johnson.

Expect most of these players to bounce back in Week 13 after a very disappointing outing in the week prior.

RB Beanie Wells, Arizona Cardinals

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SAN FRANCISCO - DECEMBER 14: Beanie Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals in action during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on December 14, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Week 12 Stats

Five rushes for 13 yards; one reception for 43 yards 

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

Other than his one big catch, Beanie Wells didn't have a great performance. Wells is owned by 85.8 percent of fantasy users, and he upset nearly every single one of them by having an awful week, rushing for under 20 yards.

Next Game

Vs. St. Louis Rams

RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Week 12 Stats

Seven rushes for five yards; two receptions for two yards

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

This was the worst performance of his impressive career. There's not much else to say except Chris Johnson didn't record ONE fantasy point in Week 12.

Next Game

Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

WR Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 08: Mike Wallace #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 8, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Week 12 Stats

Three receptions for 33 yards

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

After coming off three consecutive 100-plus-yard performances, Mike Wallace wasn't very effective in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers won the game, but Wallace didn't play much of a factor.

Next Game

@ Baltimore Ravens

QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

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INDIANAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 28: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts complains to a game offical after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 28,

Week 12 Stats

31-of-48 for 285 Yards, two TDs and four INTs

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

Peyton Manning had one of the worst performances of his career, throwing four interceptions for the first time since Week 9 of 2007, when he threw six interceptions against the Chargers. San Diego seems to have Peyton's number.

Next Game

Vs. Dallas Cowboys

WR Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field after the game with the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. Seattle won 36-18. (Photo by

Week 12 Stats

Four receptions for 37 yards

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

Larry Fitzgerald hasn't been much of a fantasy football force this season, only having two productive games so far this year. With only five games remaining I would only start Fitzgerald in Week 15, when the Cardinals take on the 1-10 Carolina Panthers. Other than that, you might as well sit him on the bench instead of taking a risk.

Next Game

Vs. St. Louis Rams

WR DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 21: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is introduced before playing against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Week 12 Stats

Two receptions for 26 yards; one rush for three yards

Week 12 Fantasy Points 

This past week was one of Jackson's worst performances this season, struggling against the nasty defense of the Chicago Bears. He only has one multiple-touchdown game this season. Expect Jackson to finish off this season with dominance.

Next Game

Vs. Houston Texans