Cedric Benson Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Dec 3, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cedric Benson (hip) practiced in full again Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Benson appears to be back to full health and will likely be listed as "probable" on Friday's injury report. Larry Johnson's rejuvenation will be short-lived, as Benson is line for a heavy workload against the Lions this week. We have him ranked as the No. 9 fantasy option among RBs.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: C. Trent Rosecrans on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 4, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cedric Benson (hip) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Lions.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Benson is fully expected to start as the focal point of the Bengals offense this week. Though Larry Johnson will see action as the backup, Benson still merits low-end RB1 status in his return to the lineup.
Dec. 4 </TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Joe Reedy on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 13, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Ced Benson to share carries with L.J. </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Cedric Benson - RB - CIN - Dec. 13 - 10:39 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>NFL Network's Steve Wyche reports that Cedric Benson and Larry Johnson will share carries Sunday against Minnesota.
The shakeup makes sense because the Bengals need to keep Benson healthy for the stretch run and postseason, but isn't a formula for fantasy success as the Bengals take on the Vikings' No. 3 rush defense. While it's still possible that Benson will get 17-20 touches, he immediately becomes a less desirable fantasy play. Explore options with more upside if you have them.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
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HacheMan · Dec 23, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Chiefs defense has allowed at least 200 yards in three straight games.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>They've been run over by Correll Buckhalter/Knowshon Moreno, embarrassed by Jerome Harrison and beat up by Fred Jackson/Marshawn Lynch. Cedric Benson should be licking his chops. In the three games since returning from his hip injury, Benson is averaging just 3.86 yards per carry. He's likely to bounce back in a big way this week.
Dec. 23 - 9:28 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Cincinnati Enquirer</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 11, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Marvin Lewis indicated at his season-ending press conference Sunday that the Bengals will remain a run-first team in 2010.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Cedric Benson, in particular, will like this as he heads into the final year of his contract. Carson Palmer also said he was fine with the ground game being featured on offense. The Bengals finished 2009 ranked ninth overall in rushing. Only the Jets, Panthers, and Dolphins had more rush attempts.
Jan. 11</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: bengals.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>