Cedric Benson Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Oct 2, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cedric Benson (ankle) practiced fully again on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 4.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The league's No. 3 rusher is a top-ten fantasy RB1 option at Cleveland.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 8, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Despite sitting out Wednesday's practice, Cedric Benson (hip) returned to a full session Thursday and says he's not even sore this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Benson says he only gets sore after receiving 20 carries, and he only had 18 against the Browns. He's in for a long afternoon Sunday against a Ravens defense allowing just 2.6 YPC. Baltimore's defense hasn't allowed a 100-yard rusher in 39 games.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: bengals.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 9, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals Cedric Benson practices fully, probable
Benson is coming off his worst game of the season and matches up Sunday with the Ravens' No. 1 ranked run defense. He is not a good RB2 this week. October 9
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HacheMan · Nov 16, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Benson could be game-time decision @ OAK </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 16</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Both Cedric Benson (hip) and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated Monday that Benson could be a game-time decision in Week 11.
Benson's injury is not serious, but he will be limited in practice this week. The hip injury is an "abductor strain" that Benson suffered in Week 9 and caused him to be limited heading into Sunday's tilt with the Steelers. The Bengals are adamant that Larry Johnson's addition doesn't mean Benson is in danger of sitting out. His ability to recover quickly will determine his status at Oakland.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
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Mr_Mark · Nov 17, 2009

I picked him up off waivers earlier this season, he has been a huge surprise to me. but I am going to sit him, dont think they need him and will probably rest him or limit his touches

HacheMan · Nov 17, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Benson could be game-time decision @ OAK </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 16

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Both Cedric Benson (hip) and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated Monday that Benson could be a game-time decision in Week 11.
Benson's injury is not serious, but he will be limited in practice this week. The hip injury is an "abductor strain" that Benson suffered in Week 9 and caused him to be limited heading into Sunday's tilt with the Steelers. The Bengals are adamant that Larry Johnson's addition doesn't mean Benson is in danger of sitting out. His ability to recover quickly will determine his status at Oakland.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
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HacheMan · Nov 18, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cedric Benson (hip) was held out of Bengals practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>However, coach Marvin Lewis stressed that Benson is "healing fast," and that he isn't ruled out for the team's Week 11 matchup at Oakland. If Benson can't play, Bernard Scott will start with Brian Leonard as the "change of pace."
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: bengals.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 19, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Benson likely out for Raiders game </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 19 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>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.
Source: NFL.com
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HacheMan · Nov 23, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy calls Cedric Benson's hip injury "something of a day to day thing."</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Coach Marvin Lewis didn't give much of an update Monday, perhaps because he fully expects Benson to return for Week 12. He will probably be limited in practice this week. The Bengals badly need Benson healthy down the stretch.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Cincinnati Enquirer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Nov 25, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Scott to see more work even if Benson plays? </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Bernard Scott - RB - CIN - Nov. 25</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to the Associated Press, Bernard Scott is "expected to get a lot of carries" in Week 12 even if Cedric Benson (hip) plays.
Coach Marvin Lewis said Wednesday that Benson "seems to be very close" to returning after missing Week 11, but it appears he may be "eased" back into the lineup. Scott did earn more of a role with 151 yards on 24 touches last week at Oakland. Still, we wouldn't hesitate to start Benson in fantasy leagues against Cleveland's No. 29 run defense if he's active. Scott may only be used as a change of pace back, perhaps handling some third downs.
Source: Associated Press
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HacheMan · Nov 26, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Benson has a 'slight' chance to play </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 26</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>According to Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy, Cedric Benson still has a "slight" chance to play in Week 12 against Cleveland.
Benson missed his second straight practice Thursday, increasing Bernard Scott's chances of drawing the start against Cleveland's No. 29 rush defense. We're now leaning towards predicting Benson will be inactive Sunday, but he's officially a game-time decision. Check back Friday for another update.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
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HacheMan · Nov 27, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Lewis: Benson 'ready to play' against Browns </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 27</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was noncommittal on Cedric Benson's (hip, questionable) status for Week 12 Friday, but said Benson is "ready to play."
"I thought he was close to being able to play last week and obviously he's ready to play now," Lewis said. "I'll make a decision. I don't have any doubts that he's ready to play." The question now becomes whether the Bengals want to risk Benson aggravating the hip injury he's already aggravated once in a home game against the lowly Browns. He's still a game-time decision.
Source: bengals.com
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Ilovetobet · Nov 27, 2009

wvgolfeer · Nov 28, 2009

For some reason I'm still going to play Bernard Scott. Not buying that Benson has recovered yet.

HacheMan · Nov 29, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Benson expected to play on Sunday vs. Browns </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 29</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cedric Benson (hip, questionable) is expected to play on Sunday against the Browns.
Benson sat out practice on Wednesday and Thursday this past week but practiced on a limited basis on Friday. The Bengals have been noncommittal all week regarding Benson after he missed last week's loss to the Raiders. It's a good matchup for him against the Browns' No. 29 rush defense.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
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HacheMan · Nov 29, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Ced Benson inactive for Browns game Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 29</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cedric Benson is inactive for the Bengals' Week 12 game against the Browns.
Despite late-week optimism, Benson was not on the field for warmups. Bernard Scott is a high-end RB2 against a Cleveland defense that allows the second most fantasy points to opposing backs. WLB Keith Rivers is also inactive while rookie OT Andre Smith is up for the first time all year. Other Bengals inactives: QB Jordan Palmer, TE Chase Coffman, WR Jerome Simpson, DT Orien Harris, FB Fui Vakapuna, and C Jonathan Luigs.
Source: Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter
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HacheMan · Nov 30, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals Cedric Benson (hip) said Sunday that he was healthy enough to play against the Browns, but the Bengals coaching staff decided to get him back to full strength for the final five games.
Benson was nonplussed when asked about a potential backfield timeshare after Larry Johnson and Bernard Scott combined for 194 yards: "I don't know. I don't know. That's a weird question. I didn't know I was having to share time," Benson said. "If it wasn't like that before I don't know why it would be like that now." November 30
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

HacheMan · Nov 30, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Marvin Lewis: Benson will start in Week 13 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Nov. 30</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bengals coach Marvin Lewis announced Monday that Cedric Benson will resume starting in Week 13.
After the big announcement, Lewis asked reporters "We're not twittering in this press conference are we? You guys should be fined." Lewis also said it's "possible" that all four of his running backs (also Larry Johnson, Bernard Scott, and Brian Leonard) could be active against the Lions. Still, expect Benson to be close to 100% and dominate carries in the favorable matchup. L.J.'s snaps will be greatly reduced despite Sunday's 107-yard effort.
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HacheMan · Dec 1, 2009

Cedric Benson - RB - Bengals </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cedric Benson is expected to receive the majority of the carries as the focal point of the Bengals offense this week against the Lions.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"Cedric's the guy," Carson Palmer said Monday. "That's not going to change, and Larry [Johnson] knew that coming in. Cedric is our running back." L.J. said he has no problem playing second fiddle to Benson. "I'll just take everything in stride and move on," said Johnson. "Whatever they want me to do, I just have to do it."
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HacheMan · Dec 2, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Bengals' Benson resumes practicing fully </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Dec. 2 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cedric Benson (hip) returned to a full practice on Wednesday.
Benson appears to be on track for a full practice week and to get a "probable" listing on Friday. If so, the Bengals will have treated his injury situation exactly right, by making sure he's 100 percent upon return. Benson is expected to dominate carries in the Bengals' backfield Sunday against the Lions.
Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter
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