Running back Cedric Benson is probable for this weekend's Wild Card tilt at Houston.
Fantasy Spin:
Benson has been limited in practice through the week while nursing his foot ailment, but is expected to lead Cincinnatis ground attack into battle. Just keep fantasy expectations tempered against a ferocious Houston defense on their home turf of Reliant Stadium.
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