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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

Bucky Irving is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.3 PPG and 865 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Trey Benson (7.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Bucky Irving as the starter and Trey Benson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Trey Benson

Head to Head

12.3 PPG7.2 PPG

10 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.3 fantasy points per game in 10 games. Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 7.2 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Bucky Irving carries a 5.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 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.

One scheduling note: Bucky Irving is off Week 10 and Trey Benson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Bucky Irving at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Trey Benson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Trey Benson by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bucky Irving played 10 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Bucky Irving contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	7.2
Games Played	10	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	29
Rushing Yards	588	160
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	40.0
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	30	13
Receiving Yards	277	64
Targets	35	16
Total TDs	4	0
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bucky Irving or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 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 Bucky Irving and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bucky Irving or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Trey Benson by 5.1 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.