News: The Bengals listed RB Cedric Benson as doubtful for Week 11 at Oakland after the star running back missed a week of practice. Benson said he's a game-time decision, but all signs point to him missing the game. Rookie Bernard Scott, third-down back Brian Leonard and newly signed veteran rusher Larry Johnson are all expected to share the workload in place of Benson, though Johnson told reporters Friday that he anticipates playing but "wouldn't expect to get a heavy load." Head coach Marvin Lewis didn't say much on the matter but did indicate that Scott would also return kicks, which is atypical of a running back who takes on a lot of carries. Lewis also said that he's been impressed with how quickly Johnson has adjusted with his new team. "He's done really well. I think he's been able to make the adjustments very quickly and I've been pleased," Lewis said. "The main thing is he can't be able to handicap the play caller."
Analysis: Have a backup plan in place if you own Benson since it's unlikely that he'll take on the Raiders on Sunday. One reason why Johnson might see a decent amount of touches: he's rushed for 938 yards and 11 touchdowns in 10 games in his career against Oakland. We like Johnson as a No. 3/flex running back so long as Benson is out, and Scott registers a smidge higher since he knows the offense a little better and will see his fair share of work. But with them battling for touches and Leonard picking up third downs, we might not see any of them reach 10 touches in the game. Thus, keep expectations in check with all three -- assuming Benson is in street clothes. We'll have the official word on Benson Sunday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. ET here on CBSSports.com.
News: For the second consecutive week, the Eagles will go with a different look at linebacker because of a knee injury to weakside starter Akeem Jordan. Coach Andy Reid ruled out Jordan for Sunday night's game at Chicago. Will Witherspoon will again start at weakside LB, and second-year man Joe Mays will start in the middle. Chris Gocong, who started in the middle in last week's loss to San Diego, will move back to his customary spot on the strong side. Rookie Moise Fokou, who started the past two games on the strong side, appears to be the odd man out. Additionally, CB Sheldon Brown is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury he suffered in San Diego. The veteran did limited work Thursday and Friday in practice. Reid said it will be a game-time decision as his secondary already deals with depth issues.
Analysis: The Eagles DST should pick up a couple of interceptions off Jay Cutler on Sunday and sack him a few times. They'll give up their fair share of yards, too, but they're good enough to consider a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option in spite of their injuries at linebacker and cornerback.
News: Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams is probable for Week 11 vs. the Saints after another full practice on Friday. He's expected to play, and he should play fairly well. Williams has faced the Saints at home twice over the last two years and has totaled three rushing touchdowns in those contests. Throw in the Saints' run defense struggling over the last couple of weeks (DT Sedrick Ellis is questionable) and you have the makings of a surprising Fantasy option.
Analysis: Williams is a fairly safe No. 3 Fantasy RB for Week 11 use. He's also good as a flex choice and isn't horrible as a No. 2 option if you're desperate for help. Consider him as such for this upcoming game.
News: We know you're starting WR Reggie Wayne in Fantasy play in Week 11 anyway, and you should as he takes on the Ravens. Wayne's done well against them, totaling 10 catches for 160 yards and two TDs in last two against Baltimore.
Analysis: With the Ravens' secondary a mess and their pass rush not at full strength, the Colts should throw plenty against them. Start Wayne as a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: TE Tony Scheffler will take on the Chargers in Week 11 at home. The last time he played them he did really well -- in fact, the last three times he played them he did really well. Scheffler has four TDs in last three vs. Chargers with 101 yards and a score against them in Week 6 this season.
Analysis: The Chargers remain iffy against tight ends, and with the Broncos likely rolling out Chris Simms as their starting QB, expect Scheffler to see a lot of short-area passes come his way. We like Scheffler as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy TE and as a sneaky flex option as well.
News:Greg Olsen has been a regular target of QB Jay Cutler's of late, and that should continue in Week 11 vs. Philadelphia. Olsen met the Eagles last season and had 35 yards and a TD against them. With Cutler eying Olsen in the end zone more often than not these days, don't be surprised to see him score again on Sunday.
Analysis: Consider Olsen a top No. 1 TE option for Week 11. If you own him, you should probably be starting him.
News: Is Santana Moss worth a start in Week 11 at Dallas? On the surface it doesn't look good for him as the Cowboys secondary has rebounded vs. the pass and Moss had his worst week since Week 1 last time out. But history suggests that Moss steps it up for the Cowboys -- he has three games with at least 110 yards passing in last four against him with at least five receptions in all four of those games.
Analysis: Moss has one 100-yard game this season and just three games with at least five catches, so there's reason to believe his history against the Cowboys might fade a little bit. He's worth starting as a low-end No. 3 WR or flex option for Week 11, but that's about it.
News:Peyton Manning will play at Baltimore in Week 11, matchup that actually bodes well for him. With the Ravens' secondary a mess and their pass rush missing OLB Terrell Suggs, Manning should be in for a solid week. He has also thrown seven touchdowns in his last two games against the Ravens, proving that he has no problem finding the end zone in matchups with Ray Lewis & Co.
Analysis: Manning is a must-start No. 1 Fantasy QB in all leagues. Make sure he's active for action this Sunday.
News:Marshawn Lynch scored on the Jaguars last season in Jacksonville, something he hopes to do again in Week 11. In his meeting with them last season he also had 67 total yards, and that was sharing the ball with Fred Jackson, which is also something he'll do again this Sunday.
Analysis: Right now Lynch's Fantasy owners would love to see him score a touchdown. He's had one in his last five games. Figure him to have a shot at one, making him a good enough No. 3 or flex option in Week 11.
News: We know you're starting Titans RB Chris Johnson in Week 11 at the Texans, but we also thought you'd like to be reminded that he had 284 total yards and three TDs vs. Houston in their Week 2 meeting.
Analysis: Johnson's been hotter than a three-alarm fire and is a sure-fire No. 1 Fantasy RB in all leagues. Stop reading this and go make sure he's in your lineup.
News: You're probably not inclined to start Fred Jackson in Week 11 at Jacksonville, but here's some recent history that's good food for thought: Jackson played at Jacksonville last season and while sharing the backfield with Marshawn Lynch was able to total 100 yards from scrimmage.
Analysis: Jackson began to get re-involved with the Bills offense last week, throwing a touchdown and totaling 71 yards from scrimmage (not including passing yardage). If you're desperate for a flex option in Week 11, Jackson is worthy of some consideration, but don't expect any more than, say, 90 total yards.
News: Cardinals RB Tim Hightower might continue to lose some touches to Beanie Wells, but at least he's going up against an opponent in the Rams in Week 11 that should give way for both of them to put up nice stats. In the case of Hightower, he has 141 rush yards in his only two games vs. the Rams with a touchdown in each. Hightower has also seen at least 15 total touches in his last two games overall, a trend that should continue into his next game.
Analysis: Hightower is a good enough No. 2 Fantasy RB or flex option for Week 11. Start him in that role if you don't have a better option on staff already.
News: Bears WR Devin Hester will do battle with the Eagles in Week 11, an opponent he scored against last season. But Hester hasn't done much scoring lately -- he's gone without a touchdown in his last three games. However, Hester has caught at least six passes in each of his last five games, a telling sign that QB Jay Cutler looks for him plenty.
Analysis: Expect Cutler to keep eying Hester again in Week 11. He's almost better in PPR leagues than he is in standard formats, but figure him to be a No. 3 option for Week 11.
News: As you might expect, Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has a strong history against the Rams, his Week 11 opponent. In his last five games against them, Fitzgerald has totaled 507 yards and five TDs. The Rams' secondary hasn't been good at all this season, ranking 25th vs. the pass.
Analysis: You're starting Fitzgerald in all leagues already, aren't you? We're barely giving you good advice here. We suppose his average of just over 100 yards per game and a touchdown is comforting to read about, though. Keep Fitzy active.
News: In his last three games against the Rams, Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has collected 15 catches, 203 yards and two TDs. Boldin will face off against the woefully bad Rams secondary in Week 11 and should be able to reel in a bunch of passes with a shot at a touchdown.
Analysis: Boldin isn't on this week's injury report and should be a lock for Fantasy owners as a No. 2 WR in all leagues, especially PPR formats.
News: Save for the 2007 season finale when he didn't finish the game in an effort to rest up for the playoffs, Tony Romo has been solid against the Redskins. In four meaningful games, Romo has 10 touchdowns and only four interceptions against them with three games over 275 yards passing. Romo faces the Redskins at home in Week 11.
Analysis: Romo looked awful last week against a good Packers secondary and should feel some pressure from the Redskins' defensive front, although DT Albert Haynesworth is not a lock to play. We like Romo as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 11. Start him if you don't have a better option.
