Laveranues Coles (chest) missed Bengals practice again Thursday.
The team hasn't expressed concern that Coles might sit out Week 12, but back-to-back missed practices isn't a good sign. If he's not able to play Sunday, usual slot receiver Andre Caldwell would be a usable WR3.
According to Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy, Cedric Benson still has a "slight" chance to play in Week 12 against Cleveland.
Benson missed his second straight practice Thursday, increasing Bernard Scott's chances of drawing the start against Cleveland's No. 29 rush defense. We're now leaning towards predicting Benson will be inactive Sunday, but he's officially a game-time decision. Check back Friday for another update.
Cedric Benson (hip) missed Bengals practice again on Thursday.
Benson will likely be "questionable" on Friday's injury report. While he did rehab work for a second straight day, Benson doesn't appear to be making much progress. He would be impossible to bench if he's active against the Browns' No. 29 rush defense, but is shaping up as a game-time decision.
Andre Smith has been taking part in full-contact workouts for four weeks but has still not been active for a game all season.
Smith in shape after a month of practice -- we think. His season was derailed by a holdout and then a broken foot. The No. 6 overall pick in the draft is still a third-stringer.
Cedric Benson (hip) was held out of practice Wednesday, as expected.
He did take some reps on the side. Ideally, Benson will return for "limited" drills on Thursday, practice in full on Friday, and start against the Browns. How his hip responds to the practice will determine his Week 12 status.
Laveranues Coles (chest) was held out of Bengals practice Wednesday.
Coles should play Sunday against the Browns, but his rotation with Andre Caldwell kills both possession receivers' fantasy upside. Coles had just two catches last week and is averaging under three grabs a game on the year.
Bengals WLB Keith Rivers (calf) is not expected to play in Week 11.
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.
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