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Running Back Rank: #30
Overall: #59
Benson had plenty of off the field issues with the Bears, but got a new start with the Bengals last season. And he made the most of his chances with Cincy, starting the second half of the season. He had double-digit carries in 11 of 12 games and broke the 100-yard mark three times. His finish was most encouraging, rushing for 282 yards and a touchdown his last two games. Benson earned some work for the coming year with the Bengals. He'll compete to start. If he can get himself in top shape this offseason, Benson could be a factor as a starting NFL back. Benson doesn't have great speed, but runs with some power and has decent moves. He can also make some pays in the passing game.
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Benson is intriguing. He set career highs in yardage on a really bad team and ran hard throughout the season. Benson could be a fantasy factor. Take him as a No. 3 back, though. He is too risky to take as anything higher, but there is upside with Benson, which is more than you can say for some backs. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to talk with RB Cedric Benson about a contract extension during the offseason. Benson has one year left on his current contract. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 169 yards and one touchdown on 21 carries in the team's Wild Card playoff game. Benson's 169 yards set a franchise playoff record. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson rushed like he did during the regular season. He has moved into elite status for fantasy running backs. |
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| James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (rest) will return to the starting lineup for the team's postseason game Saturday, Jan. 9. |
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| The Cincinnati Bengals have declared RB Cedric Benson, FS Chris Crocker, DL Domata Peko, FB Fui Vakapuna, TE John Paul Foschi, C Jonathan Luigs, DL Robert Geathers inactive for Week 17. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 133 yards on 29 carries in Week 16. |
| Fantasy Impact: As expected, Benson ran all over the Chiefs. His breakout season continues. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson rushed for 110 yards on 36 carries in Week 13. It was his fifth 100-yard game of the season, which tied a franchise record. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson sure didn't look slowed by his hip injury. He got a ton of work in this one. |
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| NFL.com reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) is active for Week 13. He is expected to start versus the Detroit Lions. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 3. He should be able to play in Week 13. |
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| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 2. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson should be ready to go this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals' players are expecting RB Cedric Benson to receive the majority of the carries in Week 13. 'Cedric's the guy,' QB Carson Palmer said. 'That's not going to change, and Larry knew that coming in. Cedric is our running back.' |
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