NFL Week 10 Predictions: Projecting the Week's Disappointing WR Performances

In Week 10 of the NFL season, these five receivers might have disappointing games:

Darius Heyward-Bey, Oakland Raiders

With a fresh face on the receiving depth chart and a brand new quarterback under center in Oakland, Heyward-Bey and his fantasy value has plummeted.

He was essentially benched in Week 9, and in the few snaps he did play, DHB only saw one target from Carson Palmer come his way. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who was acquired mid-week, saw four.

Not a good revelation for Heyward-Bey moving forward.  

Mike Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After tallying more than 950 yards and 11 scores in 2010, Williams is floundering at one score and a yards-per-catch average under 10.

His lone touchdown came all the way back in Week 1. At this point, Williams is nothing more than a four-to-five catch a game guy. With the big plays lacking, that means he'll be stuck with average numbers.  

Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis Colts

Wayne has become a regular in this space, and there's nothing to suggest he's going to come up with one of his huge stat lines that were so regular with Peyton Manning at the helm.

Wayne hasn't been over 80 yards or caught a touchdown pass since Week 1. For better or worse, quarterback Curtis Painter seems to favor others over Wayne.

He likely won't be much of a factor the rest of the season. 

Johnny Knox, Chicago Bears

Knox has caught a grand total of eight passes in his last four games, and the emergence of Earl Bennett in the Bears offense could limit his role further.

The Lions also weren't kind to Knox the last time they played. He was locked up tighter than gold at Fort Knox in Week 5, as Detroit held him to just 17 receiving yards. 

Michael Crabtree, San Francisco 49ers

Crabtree has started to come on in recent weeks, as the past three games has seen the 49ers top receiver catch at least five passes.

Crabtree could see his numbers drop this week when Corey Webster and the Giants defense comes to San Francisco.