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Phenoms FF - OMEGA 10 #6 News Articles |
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| 1. | Lynch carted off, return uncertain | (TheHuddle) The Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. Analysis: Lynch is another player who will be evaluated further on Monday. Backup running back Fred Jackson replaced him in the starting offense and carried the ball 9 times for 35 yards on the afternoon. | 1 hour | |
| 2. | Bulger to be evaluated | (Rotoworld) Marc Bulger will be evaluated by the Rams' medical staff after taking some hits late in Sunday's game. Analysis: Bulger appeared woozy down the stretch of the game, and it clearly affected his accuracy. He also told reporters at a post-game news conference that he has an injured groin and hamstring. Coach Steve Spagnuolo says Bulger got a "little bit dinged in the head. He took some whacks there at the end." | 1 hour | |
| 3. | Boss scores twice Week 11 | (TheHuddle) The Associated Press reports New York Giants TE Kevin Boss caught five passes for 76 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. Analysis: Boss has been quiet for much of the season but quarterback Eli Manning had no problem finding his starting tight end in Week 11. The Giants have a nice complement of receivers to go along with Boss which should only make the Giants offense even harder to defend. Fantasy owners should not expect this type of game from Boss every week but he is capable of providing solid stat lines against teams that have weaker pass defenses. | 1 hour | |
| 4. | Frank Gore | (RotoWire) Gore rushed for 59 yards on seven carries in Sunday's loss against the Packers. He also caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown. Analysis: Gore's workload will vary from week-to-week depending on the opposition and game situation. He got just seven carries this week compared to the 25 that he saw against the Bears. Regardless of how heavy or light his workload ends up, Gore always seems to find a way to make an impact on the stat sheet. | 2 hours | |
| 5. | Tony Scheffler | (RotoWire) Scheffler had one catch for 12 yards on Sunday against San Diego. Analysis: Scheffler has had a disappointing fantasy season so far and remains a questionable player for a roster spot. | 4 hours | |
| 6. | Marc Bulger | (RotoWire) Bulger completed 19-of-37 passes for 215 yards while tossing one interception during Week 11 against Arizona. Analysis: Just another run-of-the-mill, average game for Bulger who shouldn't be anywhere near your starting line-up or bench unless you're in a very, very deep league. | 4 hours | |
| 7. | Scheffler held to 12 yards in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Tony Scheffler was held to one reception for 12 yards against the Chargers in Week 11. Analysis: The matchup was right against a San Diego defense that struggles to cover tight ends, but the Broncos simply didn't use many two tight-end sets. He's now been held to just one catch in three of the last four games and can't be trust in fantasy leagues. | 4 hours | |
| 8. | Bulger unimpressive again as Rams fall | (Rotoworld) Marc Bulger completed 19-of-37 passes for 215 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception in the Rams' Week 11 loss to Arizona. Analysis: Bulger has now gone 39 games without throwing multiple touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. He took a number of hits, particularly at the end of the game, and appeared very dazed on St. Louis' last few plays. Bulger did not appear concussed, but he does not have much tolerance for pain. None of the hits were especially big. He's a low-end QB2 next week versus Seattle. | 5 hours | |
| 9. | Boss posts 76 yards, 2 TDs in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Kevin Boss caught five passes for a career-high 76 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons in Week 11. Analysis: Eli Manning looked to his big tight end in the red zone over and over again, and Boss delivered with the two scores. Coming off his best three fantasy games of the season, he's beginning to earn TE2 consideration once again. | 6 hours | |
| 10. | Bills' Lynch (shoulder) expects to be 'f... | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch, who left in the second quarter Sunday with a shoulder injury, said after the game that he expects to be fine. Analysis: Lynch had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches and no touchdowns before departing. He'll undergo a precautionary MRI Monday, which will go a long way in determining his readiness for Week 12. | 6 hours | |
| 11. | Giants | Boss scores twice Week 11 | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports New York Giants TE Kevin Boss caught five passes for 76 yards with two touchdowns Week 11. | 6 hours | |
| 12. | Witten has his usual mediocre game | (Rotoworld) Jason Witten caught five passes for 43 yards in Sunday's win over the Redskins. Analysis: Games like this have become all too commonplace for Witten. His only catches come when he gets off the line and settles between the hashes for a seven-yard gain. He hasn't topped 77 yards in any games this season. He's still a low-end TE1 against the Raiders on Thanksgiving, but it's hard to expect much. | 7 hours | |
| 13. | Jaguars | Garrard leads second straight comeback win | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars QB David Garrard went 21-for-30 for 215 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 11. He threw a game-winning touchdown with 56 seconds left to pickup his second straight come-from-behind win. | 7 hours | |
| 14. | Frank Gore gets only ten touches in loss | (Rotoworld) Frank Gore ran seven times for 59 yards, but caught three passes for nine yards and a touchdown in the 49ers' Week 11 loss. Analysis: The 49ers are going to make sure that their best playmaker gets more than 10 touches in every game going forward, but Gore's receiving skills saved his fantasy day. The Niners fell behind 23-3 at halftime and were forced to throw the rest of the game. Gore ran a swing route out of the backfield for his touchdown, beating Charles Woodson to the cone for six. Keep him going against Jacksonville in Week 12. | 7 hours | |
| 15. | Holt limited to three catches in Week 11 | (Rotoworld) Torry Holt caught three passes for 31 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Holt was held to just one catch for 10 yards in the first half, and wasn't much better in the final two quarters. He has just 109 yards over the past four games and still hasn't found the end zone. | 7 hours | |
| 16. | Evans held to one pass in Week 11 loss | (Rotoworld) Lee Evans caught just one pass for 15 yards in Week 11. Analysis: Evans gave way to fellow Buffalo wideout Terrell Owens, who racked up a season-high 197 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars. Both are inconsistent fantasy players with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. | 7 hours | |
| 17. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch (left shoulder) returned to the field after halftime Sunday wearing street clothes and Fred Jackson received all the running back carries in the second half. Analysis: We'll know more on Monday or Wednesday about the seriousness of Lynch's injury, but so far it's been a lost year for Lynch due to suspension, poor production, and now an uncertain injury status. | 8 hours | |
| 18. | Garrard throws for 215 yards, win in Wee... | (Rotoworld) David Garrard completed 21-of-30 passes for 215 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 11 against the Bills. Analysis: Garrard also ran in a game-clinching two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter. He had just 68 passing yards in the first half but eventually found throwing room with Maurice Jones-Drew capturing the Bills' attention. The Jaguars are 6-4, incredibly, and right in the AFC Wild Card hunt. | 8 hours | |
| 19. | Lynch injures shoulder | (FFChamps) Bills running back Marshawn Lynch left Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury. Lynch ran eight times for 18 yards, but on his last carry, fumbled the ball, got injured and was carted to the locker room. He returned in the second half in his street clothes. Analysis: Fred Jackson will take over at running back and will get a majority of the carries. If Lynch's injury is serious, this could turn a revival of Jackson's early season success when he was the primary ball carrier for the Bills. | 8 hours | |
| 20. | Bengals inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Oakland Raiders: RB Fui Vakapuna, T Andre Smith, QB Jordan Palmer, OLB Keith Rivers, RB Cedric Benson, WR Jerome Simpson, G Evan Mathis, and TE Chase Coffman. Analysis: Benson is out, so look for Bernard Scott to get the start. Larry Johnson may get some carries today as well, because he has had lots of success against the Raiders as a former Kansas City Chief, so don't be surprised if LJ gets some action. | 9 hours | |
| 21. | Bengals | Benson inactive for Week 11 | (KFFL) NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) has been declared inactive for Week 11. | 9 hours | |
| 22. | Lynch still sidelined by shoulder injury | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) has remained sidelined through the first two series of the second half. Analysis: Lynch suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter. No update has been given on his status, but it appears he may miss the rest of the game. He had eight carries for 18 yards, no catches, and no touchdowns. | 9 hours | |
| 23. | Benson inactive; rookie Bernard Scott st... | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Analysis: Rookie Bernard Scott will start with Larry Johnson potentially acting as a change of pace. L.J. is unlikely to see double-digit touches, however. The Bengals' other inactives are third QB Jordan Palmer, WR Jerome Simpson, OT Andre Smith, OG Evan Mathis, FB Fui Vakapuna, TE Chase Coffman, and LB Keith Rivers. Brandon Johnson will start at weak-side linebacker. | 9 hours | |
| 24. | Bills | Lynch carted off, return uncertain | (KFFL) Michael C. Wright, of the Florida Times-Union, reports Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was carted off the field after sustaining a shoulder injury. His status for the rest of the game will be updated by the Bills at halftime. | 10 hours | |
| 25. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch was carted off the field Sunday in the first half with a left shoulder injury. Analysis: The injury came after a Lynch giveaway via fumble, so that probably made the injury sting a little more. | 10 hours | |
| 26. | Lynch injured in second quarter Sunday | (Rotoworld) Marshawn Lynch was injured in the second quarter Sunday and had to be taken to the locker room on a cart. Analysis: Lynch was hit hard and fumbled at the Jaguars' 35-yard line, ending a promising Bills drive. He wobbled off the field and looked to be in a good deal of pain. His return is questionable. | 10 hours | |
| 27. | 49ers inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The San Francisco 49ers have declared the following players as inactive for today's game against the Green Bay Packers: WR Brandon Jones, third QB Nate Davis, LB Takeo Spikes, CB Keith Smith, CB Nate Clements, OT Joe Staley, C Cody Wallace, and DE Ricky Jean-Francois. Analysis: Staley and Clements are both expected to return in coming weeks, but are out once again today. Staley may already be the 49ers best offensive lineman, so his absence is a slight ding to Frank Gore's fantas... (More) | 12 hours | |
| 28. | Jaguars inactives for Week 11 | (FFChamps) The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the following players as inactive for today's game against the Buffalo Bills: WR Tiquan Underwood, CB Rashean Mathis, MLB Justin Durant, DT Derek Landri, DE Greg Peterson, G Maurice Williams, and T Tra Thomas. Analysis: Durant is the key loss for the Jaguars today. He is the anchor of the Jags' 4-3 defense and will be missed in stopping Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson. | 12 hours | |
| 29. | Kyle Orton not expected to go Sunday | (FFToolbox) According to the Denver Post, barring an overnight medical miracle that heals Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton's bum ankle, Chris Simms will be the team's starting QB Sunday against the San Diego Chargers with sole possession of the AFC West lead at stake. While Simms has taken the first-team snaps all week, Orton has been unable to practice due to a sprained ankle, which he suffered last week against Washington. Orton has tried hard to get his ankle to heal. But as of Saturday afternoon, it had not recovered enough to play. Orton do... (More) | 1 day | |
| 30. | Jones limited, questionable | (FFChamps) Houston Texans' wide receiver Jacoby Jones (calf) was limited in practice Friday, and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans. Analysis: Jones was limited in practice, and appears will not be 100% by gametime, even with the extra day to rest and heal. Jones is a supremely athletic wideout with big play potential in the Texans' high octane offense. He is terribly inconsistent though. Obviously, as long as robo-receiver Andre Johnson is in town, Jones will never be more than a second option. More) | 2 days | |
| 31. | Cedric Benson doubtful for Sunday | (FFToolbox) Earlier Friday, Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson that he was still a game-time decision, despite not practicing all week (including Friday). He may still be right. As in, it probably won't be until game time that he is ruled out for Sunday's contest at Oakland. Benson suffered a hip injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Benson is out, Larry Johnson would make his Bengals debut, but Bernard Scott is expected to start against the Raiders, and More) | 2 days | |
| 32. | Benson doubtful | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson told the Cincinnati Enquirer Friday morning that he will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Oakland even though he is officially listed as doubtful on the Bengals injury report. Benson has not practiced all week with a hip injury. Analysis: If Benson lands on the inactive list, plan on Bernard Scott making the start with Brian Leonard backing him up. Newly acquired running back, Larry Johnson would then be third on the depth chart for ... (More) | 2 days | |
| 33. | Benson doubtful for Week 11 | (TheHuddle) 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. Analysis: 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. | 2 days | |
| 34. | Benson doubtful | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson (hip) is officially listed as doubtful for Week 11. Analysis: Benson missed his third straight practice Friday and will be among the Bengals' inactives at Oakland. Rookie Bernard Scott will draw the start. | 2 days | |
| 35. | Bengals | Benson doubtful for Week 11 | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of 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. | 2 days | |
| 36. | Cedric Benson | (RotoWire) Benson (hip) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. Analysis: Benson has called himself a game-time decision, but the doubtful tag suggests that he will very likely be out Sunday. Look for Bernard Scott to start Sunday, with Brian Leonard and newcomer Larry Johnson in the mix as well. | 2 days | |
| 37. | Benson says he will be a game-time decision | (TheHuddle) The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) said he will be a game-time decision for Week 11. Analysis: 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. | 2 days | |
| 38. | Cedric Benson | (RotoWire) Benson, whose his sore hip muscle kept him out of practice for a third straight day Friday, says he's a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. Analysis: If Benson is unable to play, look for Bernard Scott to start, with Brian Leonard and Larry Johnson -- who has a good shot to be active if Benson is scratched -- also in the mix against the Raiders in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 39. | Cedric Benson misses practice again | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson (hip) missed Bengals practice again on Friday. Analysis: 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. | 2 days | |
| 40. | Cedric Benson | (RotoWire) Benson (hip) said that he'll be a game-time decision on Sunday prior to Friday's practice, Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: If Benson is unable to play, look for Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson to likely share the carries against the Raiders in Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 41. | Cedric Benson: I'm still a game-day deci... | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson (hip) said Friday morning that he remains a game-day decision for this Sunday. Analysis: 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. | 2 days | |
| 42. | Bengals | Benson says he will be a game-time decision | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) said he will be a game-time decision for Week 11. | 2 days | |
| 43. | Benson unlikely to play | (FFChamps) Bengals running back Cedric Benson was unable to practice again on Thursday, making him unlikely to play in this weekend's game against the Raiders according to a report on NFL.com. Benson is nursing a strained abductor muscle. Meanwhile Larry Johnson continued to get a heavy workload in practice this week and could reportedly see a lot of snaps in his first game with the Bengals. Analysis: Fantasy owners should have a Plan B in place by now in the event Benson is unable to play. It would have been a great matchup for Benson, making his lik... (More) | 3 days | |
| 44. | Cedric Benson | (RotoWire) Benson (hip) is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Raiders after missing Thursday's practice, a league source told NFL.com reports. Analysis: This seems like the prudent route for the Bengals. That said, this came from a league source, not the Bengals themselves, so check in Friday for what hopefully will be a more official verdict. | 3 days | |
| 45. | Report: Benson likely out for Raiders ga... | (Rotoworld) 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. Analysis: 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. | 3 days | |
| 46. | Frank Gore excelling out of shotgun form... | (Rotoworld) Of Frank Gore's 40 rushes for 187 yards the past two weeks, 16 attempts and 112 yards have come out of the shotgun formation. Analysis: Information like this is why Matt Maiocco is one of our favorite beat writers. The Niners have been trending toward the shotgun with Alex Smith over the past three weeks, and Gore's effectiveness is another reason to stick with the transition to a more open offense. | 3 days | |
| 47. | Bengals | Benson not bothered by L. Johnson addition | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson said the team's signing of RB Larry Johnson will not affect him in any way moving forward. "I didn't know I was supposed to be jumping out of my seat or anything. I really have no feelings about it," Benson said. "They made a move they felt they needed to do, and that's fine with me. It's not going to affect me in any kind of way. Whatever happens from here on, I can guarantee you I'll definitely be making the best of it. In most cases you hold your fate in your own hands. I'm not letting up in any aspect of what I'm doing. I wou... (More) | 3 days | |
| 48. | Benson misses practice Thursday | (TheHuddle) ESPNews reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. Analysis: 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. | 3 days | |
| 49. | Bengals | Benson misses practice Thursday | (KFFL) ESPNews reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. | 3 days | |
| 50. | Benson doesn't sound thrilled with L.J. ... | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson did not sound thrilled Wednesday when asked about the Bengals' acquisition of Larry Johnson. Analysis: "I didn't know I was supposed to be jumping out of my seat or anything. I really have no feelings about it," Benson said. This kind of stuff got Benson in trouble in Chicago, where he could never co-exist with Thomas Jones. Still, Benson is the clear starter in this case and Johnson will likely be inactive as long as CedBen is healthy. | 3 days | |
| 51. | Galloway worked out | (TheHuddle) Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals worked out free-agent WR Joey Galloway (Patriots) Tuesday, Nov. 17. Analysis: With the loss of wideout Chris Henry for the season, the Bengals are looking for a veteran replacement to complement Chad Ochocinco and Andre Caldwell. Galloway has certainly been a solid playmaker over his career and could provide the Bengals with a reciever worthy of big play potential for the remainder of the season if the team choses to sign him. | 4 days | |
| 52. | Bengals | Galloway worked out | (KFFL) Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals worked out free-agent WR Joey Galloway (Patriots) Tuesday, Nov. 17. | 4 days | |
| 53. | Lee Evans | (RotoWire) Evans will have Ryan Fitzpatrick as his quarterback Sunday against Jacksonville instead of Trent Edwards. Analysis: Evans seems to have a better rapport with Fitzpatrick, as Fitz takes more shots downfield than Edwards. In the three games where Fitzpatrick quarterbacked the majority of the game, Evans has gone 11/172/2, and in the six games Edwards has started and finished, he's gone 16/209/3. The biggest problem for Evans is that the team's offensive line is lousy, so they're not giving him enough time to get open downfield. | 4 days | |
| 54. | Marshawn Lynch | (RotoWire) Lynch continues to struggle finding his game legs. Since returning from a three-game suspension to start the year, he has gained 254 yards on 79 carries, a 3.2 average. He is averaging just 13 carries a game, a reflection on the team's overall offensive struggles, The Sports Xchange reports. Analysis: He's getting more carries than Fred Jackson, but this offense is bad enough that neither back is productive under the current setup. We'll see if interim coach Perry Fewell is able to shake things up enough to give Lynch and Jackson some more opportunities, though it's going to be tough behind such a weak offensive line. | 4 days | |
| 55. | Bengals | Benson misses practice Wednesday | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. | 4 days | |
| 56. | Cedric Benson held out of practice | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson (hip) was held out of Bengals practice Wednesday. Analysis: 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." | 4 days | |
| 57. | Johnson officially a Bengal | (FFChamps) Larry Johnson is officially a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, two days before his 30th birthday. The controversial running back was introduced to the Cincinnati media at a press conference on Tuesday. Among other things, Johnson said he is comfortable with being a back-up. "I know I have to work my way back up,” he said. "It’s what you take into consideration as far as where you pick to go, but you understand you have to earn your stripes … literally in a situation I’m in, to show this team I’m able to play at a high level." Analysis: More) | 5 days | |
| 58. | Benson says strain in abductor is better | (TheHuddle) 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." Analysis: 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 sin... (More) | 5 days | |
| 59. | Bengals | Benson says strain in abductor is better | (KFFL) Geoff Hobson, of 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." | 5 days | |
| 60. | Bengals work out Joey Galloway | (Rotoworld) The Bengals worked out free agent WR Joey Galloway, DT Ed Johnson, and S Mike Doss on Tuesday. Analysis: If signed, Galloway would ostensibly fill Chris Henry's role on offense. Unfortunately, he no longer has Henry's talent. Johnson was effective in September, but the Colts cut him when he fell out of shape by mid-season. | 5 days | |
| 61. | Benson admits he may not play this week | (Rotoworld) Cedric Benson (hip) admits he might miss this week's game at Oakland, but he says there's no doubt he'll be able to play the week after against the Browns. Analysis: "It's not a major thing," Benson said. "It may take one week to get ready, but not two. Hopefully I'll be ready this Sunday." Benson also predicted that he's "running all the way to Miami and the Super Bowl" once the abductor strain finally heals. He added that he doesn't see Larry Johnson as any type of threat and welcomes the signing, as it will only make him work harder. | 5 days | |
| 62. | Cedric Benson | (RotoWire) Benson's injury is officially a sore abductor muscle, and he's iffy for Week 11's game against the Raiders, the Bengals' official site reports. Analysis: That the Bengals have officially signed Larry Johnson illustrates at the very least that they have depth concerns at running back. | 5 days | |
| 63. | Bengals reportedly sign Johnson | (FFChamps) The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent running back Larry Johnson to a one-year contract Tuesday morning, according to ESPN's John Clayton. There has been no official announcement yet from the team. Johnson was released by the Chiefs on November 9. Analysis: This looks like a done deal. Johnson might get a chance to play right away due to Cedric Benson's strained hip. With a chip on his shoulder and an offensive line good enough to make Benson look like a star there's a chance LJ could have a fantasy impact. The upcoming schedule (Raiders... (More) | 5 days | |
| 64. | Benson has a chance to play in Week 11 | (TheHuddle) 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. Analysis: 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. | 5 days | |
| 65. | Bengals | Benson has a chance to play in Week 11 | (KFFL) 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. | 5 days | |
| 66. | Benson might play this week | (FFChamps) Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson, who strained an abductor muscle in his hip on Sunday, will likely be limited in practice this week leading up to Sunday's game against the Raiders. "He has an opportunity this week," head coach Marvin Lewis told the team's web site on Monday. "We’ll be real cautious with him as we approach the game. If he’s not healthy, he would not go. Well see how he is as he goes through the week. Hopefully, he can make a comeback on this." Analysis: Benson probably has a 50/50 chance of playing as things stand right now, but be sure to ... (More) | 5 days | |
| 67. | Cedric Benson likely to be game-time decision | (FFToolbox) On a day in which all of the news coming out of Cincinnati focused on one running back the Bengals were gaining instead of the starter they already had, there was some news on running back Cedric Benson. Benson left Sunday's game against the Steelers in the first half. Benson's injury is being termed as a hip abductor strain, which he had suffered last week (he was limited in practice on Wednesday). Both head coach Marvin Lewis and Benson said that the injury was not considered serious and that his status for this week's game at Oakland could be a game-time decision. If Benson can't go, More) | 5 days | |
| 68. | Johnson to land in Cincy? | (FFChamps) According to ESPN.com, sources "familiar with the negotiations" expect free agent running back Larry Johnson to sign with the Cincinnati Bengals sometime Monday evening. The 29 year old former all-pro was released by the Kansas City Chiefs last Monday, following a two-game suspension Johnson served for publically questioning the credentials of head coach Todd Haley, and using homophobic slurs during a post-game rant. Analysis: While Cedric Benson's hip flexor strain has left some doubt whether he will be able to go this Sunday aga... (More) | 6 days | |
| 69. | Benson could be game-time decision @ OAK | (Rotoworld) Both Cedric Benson (hip) and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis indicated Monday that Benson could be a game-time decision in Week 11. Analysis: 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. | 6 days | |
| 70. | Bengals | Benson expected to be limited this week | (KFFL) Joe Reedy, of 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. | 6 days | |
| 71. | Deion Branch | (RotoWire) Branch posted a season-high 50 yards Sunday on four receptions. Analysis: The Seahawks threw 53 passes, which helped Branch's cause with a season-high eight targets. He was targeted twice inside the red zone, but none near the goal line. | 6 days | |
| 72. | Cowboys | Witten shut down in Week 10 | (KFFL) Jeff Caplan, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten had another quiet game in Week 10 against the Green Bay Packers. He had just five catches for 47 yards. "They have a good scheme," Witten said. "They put Woodson on me and I couldn't get open. They did a good job in coverage. I can't speak for everybody else, but for myself, I've got to play better than that." | 6 days | |
| 73. | Bengals | L. Johnson would be backup | (KFFL) Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) would be used as a fourth running back if the team signs him. The signing would essentially have no effect on RBs Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott. The team wants to see Scott's role expand. | 6 days | |
| 74. | Larry Johnson expected to sign with Bengals | (FFToolbox) Nov. 16 Larry Johnson is apparently back on an NFL team. One week after being cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, Johnson has reportedly found a home with the Cincinnati Bengals. A deal, if consummated, is expected to be for the prorated league minimum. Johnson hasn't played since a week seven loss to the Chargers. Soon afterward, he questioned head coach Todd Haley's credibility and used a homosexual slur toward one of his followers on Twitter. The Chiefs then put Johnson on a two-week suspension and cut him on the day the suspension ended, Nov. 9. On 132 carries, Johnson is averaging a career-worst 2.7... (More) | 6 days | |
| 75. | Witten was covered by Woodson | (Rotoworld) The Packers used Charles Woodson to cover Jason Witten in Sunday's win over the Cowboys. Analysis: Witten was held to five catches for 47 yards and admitted he couldn't get open. Defenses are keying on the tight end and his season-high for yardage is 77. Witten is probably the biggest disappointment at the position this season. | 6 days | |
| 76. | Cedric Benson leaves with hip flexor injury | (FFToolbox) Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy football this season. Luckily, after suffering a hip flexor injury in week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it looks like it will be a surprise if he misses next week's game against the Oakland Raiders. Benson was pulled during the second quarter of Sunday's 18-12 win over Pittsburgh with a hip flexor strain, returned for one series, then left the game for good. Benson was treated at halftime, but did not return to the game. A source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that head coach Marvin Lewis is optimistic... (More) | 6 days |