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.

Mortensen says L.J.'s touch total will be dictated by the "flow of the game," however, so even eight carries may be an overestimation. L.J. hardly knows the offense after signing with the Bengals a week ago. He'll get some work in if the Bengals jump out to an early lead, but Johnson isn't a fantasy option.

Benson missed his third straight practice Friday and will be among the Bengals' inactives at Oakland. Rookie Bernard Scott will draw the start.

Coles will face the Raiders, but isn't a recommended fantasy play.

Rivers was unable to practice all week, so his status for Week 12 is also up in the air. Brandon Johnson will start on the weak side at the Raiders. The Bengals' No. 2 overall run defense has not fallen off with Rivers out. They held Rashard Mendenhall to 36 rushing yards on 13 carries last Sunday.

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.

"They have Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard," said Johnson. "It will be moved around a little bit. I wouldn't expect me to get a heavy load." We expect Scott to see the most touches, making him a viable RB2/flex against a poor Raiders run defense.