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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Aaron Jones is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Aaron Jones and Trey Benson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34PPG LEADER

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Trey Benson

Head to Head

8.7 PPG7.2 PPG

12 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Aaron Jones carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Aaron Jones (8.7 PPG) and Trey Benson (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Aaron Jones played 12 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Trey Benson suited up 4 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Trey Benson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Aaron Jones outscored Trey Benson by a projected 25 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Aaron Jones played 12 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Aaron Jones contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 8 years younger than Aaron Jones (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	7.2
Games Played	12	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	29
Rushing Yards	548	160
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	40.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	28	13
Receiving Yards	199	64
Targets	41	16
Total TDs	3	0
Age	31	23
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Aaron Jones at 8.7 PPG, 1.5 points per game above Trey Benson's 7.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Aaron Jones has the edge at 8.7 PPG compared to Trey Benson's 7.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones outscored Trey Benson by 1.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.