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Running Back Rank: #30
Overall: #60
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 Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 20. He is listed as doubtful for Week 11. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson is not expected to play. Bernard Scott should get the start but Brian Leonard and Larry Johnson also will be in the mix for carries. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) said he will be a game-time decision for Week 11. |
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| 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 would imagine that I would continue to be the first guy, and if not, I'll make it that way.' |
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| ESPNews reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson remains a game-time decision. |
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| Joe Reedy, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson remains a game-time decision for this week. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: He'll be a game-time decision. |
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| 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. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson seems to have a shot to play, but expect him to be a game-time decision this week. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) was pulled from the team's game Sunday, Nov. 15, in the second quarter because of an unspecified hip injury. Benson later returned to the game for one drive before departing again. He was treated at halftime but is not expected to return. Benson was replaced by RB Bernard Scott. |
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| Bengals.com reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson (undisclosed) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 11. The reason for him missing practice is not injury related. |
| Fantasy Impact: The Bengals are likely resting Benson, who has 30-plus carries in two straight games. |
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| The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Cedric Benson had 37 carries for a career-high 189 yards with a touchdown Week 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: Benson continues his huge, breakout season. He is a must start. |
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