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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Emanuel Wilson vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (7.2 to 5.4), and Trey Benson's 0 touchdowns show scoring upside. Emanuel Wilson 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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RBGreen Bay Packers#60

Emanuel Wilson

PPG

5.4

Games

Rush Yds

496

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Emanuel Wilson

Trey Benson

Head to Head

5.4 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Emanuel Wilson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #60 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Emanuel Wilson 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.

Emanuel Wilson vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson and Trey Benson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 PPG across 16 games with the Green Bay Packers, while Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Trey Benson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Emanuel Wilson ran for 496 yards and 3 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: Emanuel Wilson sits Week 11 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: Emanuel Wilson (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 Emanuel Wilson by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Emanuel Wilson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Emanuel Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 4 years younger than Emanuel Wilson (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emanuel Wilson vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emanuel Wilson	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	7.2
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	29
Rushing Yards	496	160
Rush Yds/Game	31.0	40.0
Rushing TDs	3	0
Receptions	15	13
Receiving Yards	99	64
Targets	17	16
Total TDs	3	0
Age	27	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Trey Benson outscored Emanuel Wilson by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (7.2 to 5.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emanuel Wilson or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Emanuel Wilson's 5.4 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 Emanuel Wilson and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Emanuel Wilson averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Emanuel Wilson and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emanuel Wilson (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Emanuel Wilson or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Trey Benson outscored Emanuel Wilson by 1.8 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.