Cedric Benson (hip) is officially listed as doubtful for Week 11.
Benson missed his third straight practice Friday and will be among the Bengals' inactives at Oakland. Rookie Bernard Scott will draw the start.
Laveranues Coles (head, probable) practiced in full Friday.
Coles will face the Raiders, but isn't a recommended fantasy play.
Bengals WLB Keith Rivers (calf) is not expected to play in Week 11.
Rivers was unable to practice all week, so his status for Week 12 is also up in the air. Brandon Johnson will start on the weak side at the Raiders. The Bengals' No. 2 overall run defense has not fallen off with Rivers out. They held Rashard Mendenhall to 36 rushing yards on 13 carries last Sunday.
Cedric Benson (hip) missed Bengals practice again on Friday.
This is a near-certain sign that Benson won't be active at Oakland, and he may not even make the trip. Bernard Scott will start in the favorable matchup.
Larry Johnson admitted Friday that he won't see much playing time against the Raiders even if Cedric Benson (hip) sits out.
"They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. "It will be moved around a little bit. I wouldn't expect me to get a heavy load." We expect Scott to see the most touches, making him a viable RB2/flex against a poor Raiders run defense.
Cedric Benson (hip) said Friday morning that he remains a game-day decision for this Sunday.
Benson has yet to practice this week, and signs are pointing toward the Bengals holding their workhorse out in a game that should come easily with Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard holding down the fort. Larry Johnson says he's playing Sunday but doesn't know how much. We expect it to be very little. Check back Friday afternoon for an official update on Benson's status.
According to NFL.com's Jason LaCanfora, Cedric Benson (hip) is unlikely to play against the Raiders this week after missing a second straight practice Thursday.
Benson's teammates have also said they would be surprised if he plays. LaCanfora's source says Larry Johnson has received plenty of practice reps and could see a "significant role" at Oakland. We remain skeptical that LJ will have much of an impact and believe that Bernard Scott is the back to start in fantasy leagues as a RB2/flex this week.
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