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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.1 PPG and 1,338 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 Javonte Williams 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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RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Trey Benson

Head to Head

14.1 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games in 2025, outscoring Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals, 7.2 PPG) by 6.9 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 6.9-PPG gap gives Javonte Williams 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. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams 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: Javonte Williams (age 26) 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?

•Javonte Williams outscored Trey Benson by a projected 117 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	7.2
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	29
Rushing Yards	1,201	160
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	40.0
Rushing TDs	11	0
Receptions	35	13
Receiving Yards	137	64
Targets	51	16
Total TDs	13	0
Age	26	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Javonte Williams outscored Trey Benson by 6.9 PPG in 2025 (14.1 to 7.2). 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 Javonte Williams or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Javonte Williams and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 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 6.9 points per game.

Do Javonte Williams and Trey Benson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Javonte Williams and Trey Benson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Javonte Williams or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Trey Benson by 6.9 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.