D.J. Hackett has wronged you, fair citizens.

Patrick Crayton has abused your trust, friends.

Reggie Williams has made you look foolish, folks.

And I’m right there with you.

Before the season, everyone raved about this season’s top sleepers, those three wide receivers among them. Their average draft positions - 104.5 for Crayton, 118 for Hackett, 119.5 for Williams - belied a faith that they would finally have success on a consistent basis, that major roles in effective offenses would lead to success.

The thinking was that Hackett, the former Cal State Northridge star, would finally break out, after 384 yards and three scores in just six games last year with Seattle. With no clear-cut No. 2 for Jake Delhomme before the year, Hackett would emerge as such.

It was also thought that Crayton would continue to steal touches - and touchdowns - from Terrell Owens, building on his seven scores in 15 games last year. As Terry Glenn aged into obscurity, it would be Crayton in his place.

And who didn’t believe that Williams would grow from simply an end-zone threat, adding big yardage to his 10 touchdowns from a year ago. After all, who else would David Garrard have to throw to?

So what happened? We were duped, conned, hoodwinked. Our ninth-round picks were worthless, less than a waiver-wire addition. Hackett had 144 yards for the season, Crayton had three 80-yard games and 12 stinkers, and Williams, well, those 10touchdowns from last season dwindled to three this season.Thank the fantasy football gods, at least we were right on Santana Moss.

Here are the locks for Week 17:

Moneymakers - Top-tier players who should perform up to their value:

Drew Brees, New Orleans QB vs. Carolina: With the Saints’ season effectively over, Sean Payton is playing for pride - and a record - as he wants to get Brees the single-season yardage mark.

Michael Turner, Atlanta RB vs. St. Louis: TDs in three straight games has Turner owners finally believing consistency is a virtue.

Brandon Marshall, Denver WR at San Diego: Marshall was fantastic in the two teams’ first meeting in Week 2, with 18 catches for 166 yards. He won’t have the same catch numbers, but could still match the yardage total.

Wingmen - Mid-round players who should outperform their projected value:

Kevin Smith, Detroit RB at Green Bay: Lost among a crowd of talented rookie running backs, Smith has been quite effective in Detroit’s miserable season.

Philip Rivers, San Diego QB vs. Denver: Remember just how much Rivers hates the Broncos. He won’t pull any punches.

Greg Jennings, Green Bay WR vs. Detroit: Jennings could turn this matchup into a laugher, as the Lions’ defensive backfield is about as threatening as a puppy on NyQuil.

Bank-breakers - Early round picks who will falter in poor matchups:

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville RB at Baltimore: Had 162 yards against an improving Indianapolis defense last week, but the Ravens won’t allow the diminutive back to be a threat in the passing game.

Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants RB at Minnesota: The Vikings’ rush defense is not quite the brick wall it was earlier this season, but Jacobs is less than 100 percent and Derrick Ward is playing at about 300 percent.

Randy Moss, New England WR at Buffalo: A heavy snowfall is predicted for Sunday, but Wes Welker should continue to be more of a worry to Moss owners. The wily veteran just always gets open, stealing Moss’ touches.

Quick pick six - The best bets for the week, based on value: G. Jennings; K. Smith; Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City WR at Cincinnati; Warrick Dunn, Tampa Bay RB at Oakland; Josh Reed, Buffalo WR vs. New England; Anthony Fasano, Miami TE at New York Jets.

Locks record in Week 16: 4-5 (80-50-14 overall). Combined team record in Week 16: (nine teams left): 6-3 (114-58 overall).