• Bengals RB Cedric Benson (hip) was unable to practice on Friday and is questionable to face the Raiders. If Benson is inactive, fantasy owners should consider RB Bernard Scott a solid No. 2 back or flex starter based on the favorable matchup. RB Larry Johnson would be active but third on the depth chart behind Scott and RB Brian Leonard.

• Saints RB Reggie Bush (knee) was unable to practice on Friday and looks very questionable to face the Buccaneers. If he’s unable to play, RB Pierre Thomas becomes a low-end No. 1 fantasy back against a porous Tampa Bay run defense. RB Mike Bell would also see more work and becomes a viable flex starter in larger leagues.

• The Philadelphia Enquirer reports that Eagles RB Brian Westbrook is likely to miss the next three weeks after suffering his second concussion of the season in Week 10. With the veteran out of action, rookie RB LeSean McCoy has the look of a nice No. 2 fantasy runner for the stretch run. I’d still hold onto Westbrook if you have the roster room, but his status for the rest of the season is shaky at best.

• Falcons RB Michael Turner (ankle) is listed as doubtful to face the Giants this weekend, according to the New York Daily News With RB Jerious Norwood (hip) a question mark, RB Jason Snelling looks like he’ll see most of the backfield touches for coach Mike Smith. Fantasy owners should consider Snelling a viable flex starter in this important NFC battle.

• Redskins RB Clinton Portis (concussion), who has been ruled out for Week 11, has visited specialists to be further evaluated. RB Ladell Betts will continue to start and see most of the carries in his absence, so consider him a potential flex starter against the Cowboys. Fantasy owners should still hold onto Portis, at least for now.

• Broncos QB Kyle Orton (ankle) missed Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable to face the Chargers. While he hasn’t been ruled out completely, Orton seems like a longshot to go after missing practices this week. If QB Chris Simms gets the call, fantasy owners shold downgrade WRs Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal.

• NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez (knee) will missed this weekend’s game against the Ravens but has a “chance” to return in Week 12. With WRs Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon playing well, it’s hard to see Gonzalez making much of a fantasy impact down the stretch and into the postseason.

• Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 11, but reports indicate he is unlikely to play agianst the Cowboys. If the Big man in the middle is indeed out, fantasy owners should bump up RB Marion Barber on rank lists. He’s a much more attractive No. 2 back in that scenario.

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NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora is reporting that the Dolphins will place RB Ronnie Brown on injured reserve, which effectively ends his season.

Brown, who injured his right foot last week, had developed into one of the best running backs in fantasy football. In fact, he was ninth in points at his position on NFL.com. But his season will be cut short for the second time since 2007.

In his absence, RB Ricky Williams will see a more prominent role and becomes a viable No. 1 fantasy back. QB Pat White also figures to see more time in the Wildcat, but he won’t make much of a fantasy impact.

Williams, on the other hand, will make a huge impact.

With games against teams with poor run defenses like Carolina, Buffalo, Kansas City, Tennessee and Houston still on the schedule, Williams is going to lead a lot of owners to a title.

Chiefs WR Dwayne Bowe has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances. The suspension will begin in Week 11.

That’s a big loss for fantasy owners, as Bowe was a top-25 wide receiver on NFL.com.

In his absence, WR Chris Chambers will see a serious bump in value. He goes from waiver-wire fodder to a viable No. 3 or 4 fantasy receiver for the next four weeks.

This also means an increase in the PPR value of Bobby Wade and Lance Long.

Without his top wideout, the value of QB Matt Cassel takes a hit. He’s a risky fantasy option even in leagues that start two quarterbacks, especially this week against the Steelers.

As for Bowe, I’d stash him on my bench rather than release him. Losing him for four games hurts, but he’ll be back for the final two weeks of the fantasy postseason.

According to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, the Cincinnati Bengals will sign former Chiefs RB Larry Johnson.

The move comes after RB Cedric Benson suffered a hip flexor in Sunday’s win over the Steelers. The ailment isn’t considered serious, but it looks like Benson could still be a game-time decision to face the Raiders.

That scenario means fantasy leaguers should look to insure Benson, but not with Johnson. Once the move is consummated, L.J. will be seen as no more than a “fourth running back” according to coach Marvin Lewis.

Instead, owners should look to add rookie RB Bernard Scott.

If Benson were unable to go, Scott would likely draw the start and becomes a viable flex starter against an Oakland defense that’s struggled to stop the run.

The Seahawks have lost RB Julius Jones to a chest injury, leaving RB Justin Forsett a chance to see more carries.

Jones is a one of a number of running backs to sustain injuries today, a list that includes Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown, Bengals RB Cedric Benson and Falcons RB Michael Turner.

Forsett, a versatile runner with strong skills as a receiver out of the backfield, will be worth adding off the waiver wire if Jones’ ailment is serious.

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew did his best Brian Westbrook impersonation Sunday against the Jets, going down on his own at the Jets’ 1-yard line.

It was a sure touchdown, but MJD decided to take time off the clock so his team could kick the game-wining field goal.

Westbrook made a similar move in a game against the Dallas Cowboys last season. If I lose by 6 or fewer points because of Jones-Drew’s decision, I won’t be too happy.

Bengals RB Cedric Benson will miss the remainder of today’s game in Pittsburgh with an injured hip. In his absence, rookie RB Bernard Scott is seeing most of the carries.

If Benson were forced to miss Week 11 due to the ailment, Scott would be a hot name on the waiver wire. The Bengals have a great matchup against the Raiders next on the schedule.

Falcons RB Michael Turner suffered an ankle injury in the first half against the Panthers, and was not in the game for his team’s first offensive series of the third quarter.

In his absence, RB Jason Snelling is seeing the workload. If Turner’s ailment affects his status for Week 11, Snelling could be a hot name on the fantasy waiver wire. Of course, that all depends on the status of RB Jerious Norwood.

Norwood, who is inactive with an injured hip, would also see more work if Turner were out.

While it’s hard to see him making a major fantasy impact like he did in his rookie season, Titans QB Vince Young has looked good since he was inserted into the starting lineup three weeks ago.

Young appears more poised and confident in the pocket, and the Titans aren’t afraid to let him take chances downfield in the vertical pass attack.

He also has some great matchups down the stretch against the Texans, Cardinals, Rams and Dolphins. He’s someone to target off the waiver wire next week.

Fantasy owners who have Saints RB Pierre Thomas have to be shaking their heads right now.

Thomas is losing carries to RB Reggie Bush, who’s rushed the ball five times and has already found the end zone twice against the Rams.

What’s becoming apparent in this backfied-by-committee is that there are no defined roles. Bush is the best pass-catching option, but he’s been in the backfield for two red-zone possessions ahead of Thomas.

RB Mike Bell is third in the order, at least so far, with two carries.

Falcons WR Roddy White and Titans WR Terrell Owens should be active in your fantasy leagues on Sunday. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports that White will play in Week 10 and Owens will also reportedly start against the Titans.

White is an obvious start, while Owens is a viable No. 3 option in larger leagues based on a matchup against the Titans.

La Canfora is also reporting that Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams will be a true game-time decision to face the Falcons. RB Jonathan Stewart becomes a solid option in fantasy circles if Williams can’t go.

Redskins RB Ladell Betts is expected to start against the Broncos in the absence of RB Clinton Portis. However, Betts’ ankle is at about 75 percent so he could lose carries to RBs Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther.

That makes Betts more of a mid- to low-end flex starter. Start him with caution.

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Maurice Jones-Drew leads all running backs in fantasy points on NFL.com heading into Week 10. (Steve Cannon / Associated Press)

Panthers RB DeAngelo Williams (knee) missed Friday’s practice and is listed as questionable to face the Falcons. He’ll likely be a game-time decision.

If he can’t go, RB Jonathan Stewart would be a borderline No. 1 fantasy option in what is a very favorable matchup. Atlanta ranks 24th in run defense.

The Panthers ran for 144 yards against the Falcons in their Week 2 matchup. Williams rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown, while Stewart ran for 65 yards on only nine attempts.

• Chiefs coach Todd Haley wouldn’t commit to RB Jamaal Charles as his starter in Week 10, saying that it would depend on the first play the team decided to run. Charles, RB Kolby Smith and RB Dantrell Savage will likely share carries in a committee. Charles is the best fantasy bet against the Raiders, but he’s no more than a flex starter.

• NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reported on Thursday that Vikings CB Antonie Winfield has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Lions due to his injured foot. Sources told La Canfora that Winfield hopes to return in Week 11, when the Vikings play host to the Seahawks. Winfield’s absence is great news for Lions WR Calvin Johnson whose matchup this week just got a lot easier. Keep him active.

• Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) put in a full practice on Friday and is listed as probable to face the Jets. Jones-Drew has emerged as one of the top players in fantasy football, so this is good news for owners who’ve leaned on him all season. He’ll face the host Jets, who rank 14th in the league against the run.

• Redskins RB Ladell Betts (ankle) is questionable for Week 10. Coach Jim Zorn said he is prepared to go with a committee of Betts, RB Rock Cartwright and RB Quinton Ganther against the Broncos. Be sure to keep tabs on Betts’ status at game time. He’s still a viable flex starter, but a shared workload would obviously make him a greater risk for owners.

• Cardinals QB Kurt Warner has absolutely owned the Seahawks in recent seasons. Warner has averaged 254 yards and thrown for a combined 10 touchdowns in his last five starts against Seattle. That includes a 276-yard, two-touchdown performance against them back in Week 6. Unless you have one of the top three quarterbacks, Warner is pretty close to a must-start player.

• Panthers WR Steve Smith has certainly been a disappointment for fantasy owners. After eight games, he’s only on pace to finish with 68 catches, 956 yards and two touchdowns based on his current numbers. But Smith is still an attractive option against the Falcons. Smith has recorded an impressive 22 receptions, 395 yards and one touchdown in his last three game against Atlanta.

• Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, who has missed two consecutive games due to a concussion, returned to practice this week and is listed as probable to face the Chargers. The aging veteran hasn’t met fantasy expectations this season, but it’s hard to bench him based on what looks like a great matchup. The Bolts have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to running backs (22.3 PPG) this season.

• Check out NFL.com’s complete Week 10 injury report.

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