Joseph Addai said earlier this week that he is "trying" to come back in time for Sunday's game versus Cincinnati. But he's also realistic when it comes to his left shoulder injury; he knows that a return this week remains unlikely. "It's still hurting," Addai said Tuesday. "... I feel comfortable more about the New England game. but I'm trying to come back for (the Bengals game). "The thing I notice is if I'm holding the football in this (right) arm, I'm holding it tight and I can grip it. In this (left) one, you hit it and it might fall out." Addai has missed the past two games because of nerve damage in the shoulder. That New England game is on Nov. 21.

Fantasy Analysis:

Donald Brown , Mike Hart and Javarris James have all filled in for Addai in some capacity, although none of them have been outstanding. Hart missed last week's game and didn't practice Wednesday. Brown can get you some yards through the air, but he's not a touchdown factor and has performed poorly on the ground. This week, I think James is an interesting sleeper. He got the goal-line touches against Philadelphia and converted twice. The Bengals have allowed seven rushing touchdowns to RBs in their past six games, so with Addai and Hart hurt and Brown relatively ineffective, I think I like James the most out of this group for week 10.