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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey Benson is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey Benson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 5.5), and Trey Benson's 0 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cordarrelle Patterson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99

Cordarrelle Patterson

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

225

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

142

Bye

Week 9

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cordarrelle Patterson

Trey Benson

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cordarrelle Patterson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cordarrelle Patterson is producing at 25% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Trey Benson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cordarrelle Patterson (Pittsburgh Steelers) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game in 15 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.

Trey Benson carries a 1.7-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. Cordarrelle Patterson ran for 225 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.

One scheduling note: Cordarrelle Patterson is off Week 9 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

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: Cordarrelle Patterson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Trey Benson outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cordarrelle Patterson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Cordarrelle Patterson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cordarrelle Patterson vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cordarrelle Patterson	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.2
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	83	29
Rushing Yards	225	160
Rush Yds/Game	15.0	40.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	18	13
Receiving Yards	142	64
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	3	0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey Benson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.2 points per game. Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Cordarrelle Patterson's 5.5 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 Cordarrelle Patterson and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Cordarrelle Patterson and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cordarrelle Patterson (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cordarrelle Patterson or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Trey Benson outscored Cordarrelle Patterson by 1.7 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.