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Nov. 23, 2009 - 3:50 PM ET
Cedric Benson - RB - Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy calls Cedric Benson's hip injury "something of a day to day thing."

Coach Marvin Lewis didn't give much of an update Monday, perhaps because he fully expects Benson to return for Week 12. He will probably be limited in practice this week. The Bengals badly need Benson healthy down the stretch.

Nov. 23, 2009 - 12:25 PM ET
Domata Peko - DL - Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals NT Domata Peko says he is day to day with a strained MCL in his right knee.

There's a chance Peko could play against the Browns this week with a brace. He's a big part of the Bengals' run defense, although that unit won't be tested against Jamal Lewis and company.

Nov. 23, 2009 - 11:00 AM ET
Domata Peko - DL - Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals NT Domata Peko left Sunday's game with a strained MCL in his right knee.

Peko also was dealing with a knee injury a month ago, though he didn't miss any games. The third-year nose tackle is a key to Cincinnati's run defense.

Nov. 23, 2009 - 10:15 AM ET
Chad Ochocinco - WR - Cincinnati Bengals

According to Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha, Chad Ochocinco "never opened his mouth" during Sunday's game.

Ocho had just one catch for 15 yards against Asomugha, who covered him for most of the game. "Nnamdi's the best in the game. Hands down," Ochocinco said. "He will always be until someone goes at him on a consistent basis."

Nov. 22, 2009 - 8:05 PM ET
Brian Leonard - RB - Cincinnati Bengals

Brian Leonard got 13 carries for 36 yards in Week 11.

Leonard actually started over Bernard Scott and saw the game's first carry, but finished with just the 13 carries and no touches compared to Scott's 24 touches. Leonard will resume his third-down role with Cedric Benson (hip) due back. Safely leave Leonard on fantasy waiver wires.

Nov. 22, 2009 - 8:00 PM ET
Larry Johnson - RB - Cincinnati Bengals

Larry Johnson got just two carries for five yards in Week 11.

Johnson lost three yards on his first try and gained eight on his second. Despite a decidedly run-heavy approach by the Bengals, L.J. was not a factor. He'll likely be inactive in Week 12 with Cedric Benson (hip) set to return.

Nov. 22, 2009 - 7:55 PM ET
Laveranues Coles - WR - Cincinnati Bengals

Laveranues Coles caught only two passes for 61 yards in Week 11.

Coles, showing that he still has some speed, beat Raiders LCB Chris Johnson for a 40-yard reception to save another mediocre-to-weak fantasy effort. Coles and Andre Caldwell continue to cancel each other out in fantasy.

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