Watson over Rudi for now

Rudi Johnson returns this week, but I wouldn't immediately slot him into your RB2 spot. The Bengals will split carries between him and Kenny Watson and it wouldn't surprise me at all to see Watson get more carries and receptions.
Rudi tried to play a few weeks ago, and his hamstring didn't allow him to finish the game. That's typical of hamstring injuries. Watson has earned a large role moving forward with his excellent play, and I'd start him over Johnson this week if I had to choose.
Don't assume this is a cake matchup for Carson Palmer and company. The Bills' pass defense have been playing lights out recently despite all their injuries. They picked off Tony Romo like crazy, stopped Baltimore cold, and got Chad Pennington benched. Look for them to play off the line of scrimmage, just like Pittsburgh did last year, allowing Watson and Rudi big openings.
If I was still a betting man, the Bills +1 is one of the worst lines I've seen all season. The Bengals are a weak-willed team who crumble when they are pushed. Buffalo has been an exceptionally tough team despite a host of possible excuses. The line doesn't shock me, but based on their play Buffalo should be 5 point favorites.





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