NFL Week 14 Predictions: Projecting the Week's Worst WR Performances

One of the most difficult things about fantasy football is having consistent WRs. A big reason is because it's easier for defenses to blanket a WR as opposed to shutdown a RB. Not to mention the pass-happy movement that's going on, so defenses are gearing toward isolating their opponents best WR.

Thing is, on teams who don't have any other threats, it makes life more difficult for receivers such as the following four.

Dwayne Bowe, Chiefs (at Jets)

Bowe may be the Chiefs' best WR and currently their most dangerous playmaker. However, without Matt Cassel under center and Jamaal Charles in the backfield, it makes isolating Dwayne that much easier.

Also, K.C. plays at the Jets this week, who have the No. 7-ranked pass defense. Chances are that Darrelle Revis gets him in single coverage, and if Antonio Cromartie is on him, expect Jim Leonhard to help over the top.

Any way you slice it, Bowe is getting covered hard, so don't expect too many targets or receptions. The Jets stop him, and they make it easier to defend against the Chiefs' good rush offense.

Reggie Wayne, Colts (at Ravens)

On the year, Reggie Wayne has just two games of 100-plus receiving yards and one game with more than five receptions.

Although he's a decent fantasy flex option in most weeks, he's going to be iced in Week 14. There, Indy travels to Baltimore and the Ravens have arguably the best pass and rush defense. So, with how poor the Colts have played this season, don't anticipate Wayne being open.

If anything, he'll see targets on slants and crossing patterns. However, the Ravens' pass rush will leave him minimal time to get open. Add in the Colts' QB situation, and it's another frustrating week for not only Wayne, but the entire Colts receiving core.

AJ Green, Bengals (vs. Texans)

Rookie AJ Green may be the best weapon on the Bengals, and he did have a decent game against the Steelers. That said, Houston is just as good, if not better, as Pittsburgh, so his ability to be consistent will be tested.

Thing is, the Texans also have a great rushing attack that will take time off the clock and limit Cincy's possessions, thus limiting Green's yards, receptions and ultimately his targets. Add in Houston's No. 3-ranked pass defense and he will get walled off quite a bit.

Even if Cincy tries to run the ball and setup the pass, success will be limited. The Texans also rank No. 4 against the run compared to the Bengals' No. 20 rush offense.

Green gets restricted in every facet of the game and has a rare weak performance.

Brandon Lloyd, Rams (at Seahawks)

The first time against Seattle, Rams WR Brandon Lloyd had a TD, but only 67 receiving yards in St. Louis' home loss. And 30 of those 67 came on the TD.

This time around, don't expect much more from Lloyd, as the 49ers held him to just one catch for 34 yards last week. Hence, that exposed how to stop the Rams even more, which plays well into Seattle's favor.

Not to mention, the game is in Seattle, and St. Louis still has arguably the NFL's worst passing offense. Lloyd will definitely see a number of targets because of he's the Rams' only legit shot to move the ball down field.

But he will see plenty of double coverage, and with Seattle's solid pass rush from Chris Clemons, time to get open is a small window.

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