When The Bengals Run

Nov 22, 2009

Officially, the status of Cedric Benson (hip flexor) is a gametime decision. Unofficially, it is all but certain he will not play. That leaves three backs to split the workload.

Bernard Scott had his most work last week at Pittsburgh with 13 carries for 33 yards.

Brian Leonard should continue his role as the third-down back, but he does have five NFL games of 12 carries or more. And what about Larry Johnson? If he is active instead of Benson there's no doubt he loves facing the Raiders (938 yards, 11 touchdowns and five 100-yard games in 10 meetings).

Recall as 4for4.com already reported: With Cedric Benson expected to miss Sunday's game against Oakland, several at ESPN have reported that Larry Johnson will see minimal work and they expect Bernard Scott to be the main ball carrier. Still, the NFL Network has reported that Larry Johnson was getting most of the first team practice reps this week.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.