NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 Cincinnati Bengals - Priority News
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| Laveranues Coles - WR |
Posted 11/20/09 9:41am et |
| Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Bengals WR Laveranues Coles was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, and his status for Week 11 is uncertain. |
The Huddle's Take: Coles is listed as having a head injury, and NFL teams have shown they're taking more precautions with those types of injuries so don't take that "uncertain" status with just a grain of salt. The match-up with a solid Oakland secondary doesn't help Coles' fantasy prospects, either.
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| Andre Caldwell - WR |
Posted 11/20/09 9:47am et |
| Joe Reedy, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Bengals RB Bernard Scott will return kickoffs in place of WR Andre Caldwell. |
The Huddle's Take: If you want to spin it one way you could say that Caldwell is becoming a larger part of the Cincy offense so the Bengals want to save him for that role. On the other hand Scott just returned a kickoff for a touchdown against the Steelers, so that probably has as much to do with the change as anything else.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/20/09 1:06pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) said he will be a game-time decision for Week 11. |
The Huddle's Take: As we've stated before, there's a good chance the Bengals will choose to err on the side of caution this week with Benson, and rest him in what should be a win against the Raiders. Bernard Scott will probably get the bulk of the carries against one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/20/09 4:02pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11. |
The Huddle's Take: Hopefully you picked up Bernard Scott if you're a Benson owner. Scott will share carries with Larry Johnson and Brian Leonard, but he's still worth serious consideration as a Fantasy start against Oakland's porous run defense.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 2:38pm et |
| ESPNews reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. |
The Huddle's Take: The Bengals may play it safe with Benson and sit him out of a game they should win against the Raiders whether or not he suits up. If he can't go, backup Bernard Scott would be a good Fantasy play against the lousy Oakland run defense. He'd probably share some carries to newly-signed Larry Johnson, but Scott should see most of the workload.
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| Brian Leonard - RB |
Posted 11/19/09 3:32pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott and RB Brian Leonard would see a majority of the carries in Week 11 if RB Cedric Benson (hip) were unable to play. Offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said Scott and Leonard probably will see some more carries when Benson returns because he does not want to wear Benson down. |
The Huddle's Take: All of a sudden, the Bengal backfield looks like a Fantasy owner's worst nightmare. You've got to also assume Larry Johnson will get a good amount of touches as well. If Benson's out, Bernard Scott still looks like a solid play. Benson owners, however, should be very concerned.
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| Larry Johnson - RB |
Posted 11/18/09 10:24am et |
| Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not rule out using RB Larry Johnson Week 11. Lewis said, "I'm not going to say it can't happen, I'm not going to say it will happen, but stay tuned. He'd like to play, I know that." |
The Huddle's Take: The Bengals haven't ruled Cedric Benson out yet, but it sounds as if he's iffy at best for Week 11. That would leave Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard as the primary ball-carrying options. Johnson is still picking up the offense and at present is merely depth and insurance should Benson's injury turn out to be more significant than originally thought.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/17/09 10:33am et |
| ESPN.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said there is a chance RB Cedric Benson (hip) could play in Week 11. Benson is expected to be limited in practice this week. |
The Huddle's Take: Benson could be hearing the footsteps of both Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson, and will try and gut it out in a game he possibly otherwise would have sat out. Going forward, though, be cautious with Benson since he'll very likely lose carries to the other Cincinnati running backs.
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| Larry Johnson - RB |
Posted 11/17/09 11:57am et |
| ESPN.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 17, a source told John Clayton, of ESPN.com. Financial terms of the deal were not available. |
The Huddle's Take: Johnson should be ready to go in at least a limited fashion in Week 11; enough to take a few carries away from Cedric Benson.
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| Larry Johnson - RB |
Posted 11/17/09 4:27pm et |
| NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he plans to use RB Larry Johnson on the scout team during practices. Lewis does not expect Johnson to be active for any games in the near future. |
The Huddle's Take: Apparently L.J. won't be in the lineup this week for the Bengals against Oakland, which is surprising considering the injury Cedric Benson suffered in Week 11. It's looking more likely that Benson will play this week, but he'll probably surrender carries to Bernard Scott.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/17/09 9:33pm et |
| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) says the strain in his abductor is better and that if he is unable to play Week 11, he would be able to play Week 12. Benson said, "It's not a major thing. It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday (Nov. 22). I need to focus on it and let it get healed so I can hit the ground full speed." |
The Huddle's Take: You can bet Benson will be doing everything possible to be on the field and healthy or at least faking it well this week after seeing the team sign Larry Johnson. Benson has been a different back since his rebirth of sorts late last year...but he still has to go out there and keep the job every week. Look for him to have a solid outing as he tries to keep Johnson out of the picture.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/16/09 8:26pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) is expected to be limited during practice this week with a decision on his availability for Week 11 to be made closer to game time. |
The Huddle's Take: Benson is a big question mark for fantasy owners right now. The team is looking to sign Larry Johnson, and don't expect them to be timid about using whatever they have to use in order to make the playoffs. Benson owners should be monitoring this situation extremely close.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 11/15/09 9:45pm et |
| ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Cincinnati Bengals and RB Cedric Benson (hip flexor) are both saying he will be ready for the team's Week 11 game. Benson suffered a hip flexor strain Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Benson is another running back that sustained an injury which could impact his playing status for fantasy squads in the upcoming weeks. Backup running back Bernard Scott would get the call if Benson does have to sit out in Week 11 against an Oakland team that has had problems stopping opposing running backs.
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| Chad Ochocinco - WR |
Posted 11/13/09 11:16am et |
| Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the NFL has fined Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco $20,000 for pretending to bribe an official for a favorable call. |
The Huddle's Take: Begging the question: if Ochocinco had brought more than a dollar onto the field for bribery purposes, would the fine have been greater?
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| Chris Henry - WR |
Posted 11/9/09 4:14pm et |
| The Cincinnati Bengals placed WR Chris Henry (forearm) on the Injured Reserve List Monday, Nov. 9. He underwent surgery Monday. |
The Huddle's Take: Andre Caldwell's role will likely increase in Henry's absence.
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| Chris Henry - WR |
Posted 11/8/09 7:03pm et |
| The Cincinnati Bengals announced WR Chris Henry (forearm) actually suffered a fractured forearm. His season may be over. |
The Huddle's Take: His loss helped boost Laveraneous Coles' output, and should put him as a slightly better option than he has been so far, but it also will likely keep Andre Caldwell as a solid option going forward. Henry has been a good receiver when healthy, but that is the key phrase - when healthy. He looks to lose another big chunk of a season.
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| Roy Williams - S |
Posted 11/3/09 10:00pm et |
| The Dallas Morning News reports former NFL receiver Michael Irvin said on his radio show that he tried to work with WR Roy Williams during training camp on how he could help the Cowboys win, but Williams was not interested in listening to Irvin. |
The Huddle's Take: Williams seems to continue to be his own worst enemy. He had a relatively quiet first few years in the league, not making much of a scene and doing a solid job, but the trade to Dallas has just seemed to be a nightmare for everyone involved, and this kind of report won't help things at all. Williams could be on the verge of being done with the 'Boys, but for now he's just a receiver to avoid.
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| Bernard Scott - RB |
Posted 10/26/09 12:27pm et |
| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Bernard Scott suffered a knee injury in Week 7. The injury is not believed to be serious. |
The Huddle's Take: Scott received a handful of carries during the Bengals' blowout win over the Bears, but the afternoon clearly belonged to Cedric Benson. Cincy has talked about getting Scott more touches, and while this wasn't the week to do so—what with Benson seeking revenge on his former team and all—if the injury isn't significant Scott could see an uptick in workload going forward.
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| Carson Palmer - QB |
Posted 10/25/09 10:33pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer was 20-for-24 for 233 yards with five touchdown passes Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. |
The Huddle's Take: Palmer simply exploded for a huge day against a Bears defense that has been highly touted but depleted by injuries this season. The Bengals have been one of the biggest surprises of the season and continue to play great football and post nice numbers for fantasy owners on both offense and defense so far this season.
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| Chad Ochocinco - WR |
Posted 10/23/09 1:44pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco (hip) is not participating in practice Friday, Oct. 23. |
The Huddle's Take: Ochocinco would be a good start against the Bears, but it's troubling that the extent of the injury is not known. And if you follow the conventional wisdom that players who don't practice on Friday normally don't play on Sunday, then this news is very disconcerting. We'll keep a close eye on this all weekend. Make sure you visit TheHuddle.com for our Game Day Inactives & Injuries report an hour before kickoff so you can make the best roster decision possible.
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| Chad Ochocinco - WR |
Posted 10/23/09 2:35pm et |
| Updating a previous report, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will play in the game. |
The Huddle's Take: Question answered. Now you can put Ochocinco into your lineup without any worries.
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| Bernard Scott - RB |
Posted 10/21/09 10:23am et |
| Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get RB Bernard Scott more carries. Scott has had one carry over his past two games. Offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski said, "We've to get B. Scott more snaps. We wanted to give him more plays (Sunday, Oct. 18), but we had a short play count because we were coming off the field too fast and they were controlling the ball a lot. We couldn't stay on the field long enough to get B. Scott in the game." |
The Huddle's Take: Cedric Benson has been running well for the Bengals, but it wouldn't hurt to have a second back get some touches to help Benson stay fresh. Scott was impressive in the preseason but has been extremely quiet during the regular slate due to a lack of carries.
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| Brian Leonard - RB |
Posted 10/20/09 7:41pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Brian Leonard (groin) said he should be able to play in the team's Week 7 game after missing Week 6 because a groin injury. |
The Huddle's Take: The only reason this makes news is because six teams are on their bye week this weekend, so some owners may be looking for any kind of help they can get in fielding a team. Leonard has very little value for the most part, but does tend to touch the ball now and then, giving him a slight bit of "desperational" upside.
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| Antwan Odom - DE |
Posted 10/18/09 10:40pm et |
| ESPN reports Cincinnati Bengals DE Antwan Odom (Achilles') suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon during the team's Week 6 game. |
The Huddle's Take: The injury is likely a season-ending injury and a huge blow for the Cincinnati defense that has played extremely well so far this year. Backup DE Michael Jackson should be in line to step into the starting role if Odom is out for any length of time. Odom will be evaluated further on Monday to determine what the extent of the injury is.
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| Carson Palmer - QB |
Posted 10/15/09 11:12pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 15. He will play Week 6, but he will hand off with his right hand. |
The Huddle's Take: Palmer is gradually returning to form this year but continues to been hampered by small, nagging injuries just like this one. The thumb injury for Palmer is likely to be more of a nuisance than anything else but could cause him enough problems to keep his production down and possibly cause issues with him holding onto the ball.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 10/11/09 10:45pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson had 27 carries for 120 yards with a touchdown Week 5. Benson also caught two passes for 16 receiving yards. It was the first time in 40 games the Baltimore Ravens allowed a runner to break 100 yards rushing. |
The Huddle's Take: Benson had been nursing a hip injury that had limited him in practice this week, however the Bengals running back showed no ill effects of the injury on Sunday. Benson should be considered as a solid No. 2 running back with the potential to post some consistent numbers for a Cincinnati team that is much improved and balanced on both sides of the ball this season.
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| Carson Palmer - QB |
Posted 10/11/09 10:45pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer (thumb) suffered a sprained left thumb during Week 5. |
The Huddle's Take: Despite the injury Palmer remained in the game and threw a touchdown pass to Andre Caldwell that sealed the victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. Fantasy owners should check Palmer's status next week to make sure that he is practicing but this injury does not appear to be something that will keep him out of action at this point.
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| Roy Williams - S |
Posted 10/9/09 1:11pm et |
| ESPNDallas.com reports Dallas Cowboys WR Roy Williams (ribs) will not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 9. His status for Week 5 appears doubtful. |
The Huddle's Take: It's likely Williams will miss the game, giving more receiving opportunities to Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd and Miles Austin -- in that order. It seems Tony Romo trusts Hurd more than Austin, as evidenced by the last two minutes of last week's Denver game.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 10/9/09 5:39pm et |
| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) practiced Friday, Oct. 9, and is listed as probable for Week 5. He will play in the game. |
The Huddle's Take: Benson will play -- how well he'll play is another question. He has an extremely tough matchup against the Ravens, so you may want to look elsewhere for RB help this week.
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| Cedric Benson - RB |
Posted 10/7/09 11:39pm et |
| Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7. |
The Huddle's Take: The injury to Benson is one that is of definite concern especially with the Bengals playing as well as they have to start the season. If Benson is unable to play against Baltimore then expect Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard to get a chance to carry the rock for Cincinnati. Fantasy owners should proceed with caution here since the Ravens aggressive defense could cause problems for any running back to post any significant numbers.
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