NFL Week 7 Predictions: Which WRs Will Turn in Explosive Performances?

As we get into the middle of the season, this is where we begin to see players make strides. Those who continue to play well, or rise out of mediocrity, because if improved production doesn't happen soon, then chances are the season is a lost cause.

With that in mind, here are three WRs who have big games and either get back on track or stay on track.

Miles Austin, Cowboys (vs Rams)

After being out for what Dallas could rightfully deem, "felt like forever," Miles Austin returned to the field against the Patriots and didn't miss a beat.

He caught seven passes for 74 yards and received the most targets from QB Tony Romo. So it's safe to say, by that performance after being out for so long, Austin will dominate the St. Louis Rams.

Also to his advantage is that he has yet to play in a home game this season. Big D's first two games were away (got injured in second), and then his return was at New England.

Therefore, you have to expect that Austin will want to play well for the home crowd and he will. Plus, it doesn't hurt that the Rams have a lot of holes on their defense.

Prediction: 11 receptions, 130 yards, one TD

Greg Jennings, Packers (at Vikings)

With Aaron Rodgers under center it's easy to pick anyone on the Packers and say they'll have a sick game. However, Greg Jennings has definitely been the most consistent on the NFL's best team.

Currently, Jennings leads Green Bay in five receiving categories, only once has he caught less than four passes in a game, and his lowest per game average per catch was in Week 1.

This week, he and the Packers head into Minnesota and play a 1-5 Vikings team with the No. 24 ranked pass defense.

Hence, Jennings has another big game despite the game itself being a lot closer than expected.

Prediction: 10 receptions, 120 yards, two TDs

Mike Wallace, Steelers (at Cardinals)

The Arizona Cardinals have the No. 20 ranked pass and rush defense, and Pittsburgh WR Mike Wallace will get back to his normal numbers (in terms of receptions) despite not being 100 percent.

As we know, Wallace is arguably the best deep threat in the game right now, and with a strong-arm QB in Ben Roethlisberger going against a weak pass defense, Wallace will be given more than just a few opportunities to go long.

And he does. With RB Rashard Mendenhall also having a solid performance, by establishing a ground game it's only going to make the Cardinals' coverage that much more vulnerable. In turn, Wallace goes deep, burns anyone covering him, and Pittsburgh routes the Cards in Arizona.

Prediction: Seven receptions, 155 yards, two TDs

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