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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren 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

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jaylen Warren outscored Trey Benson by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 8 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jaylen Warren is the clear pick. Trey Benson profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Trey Benson

Head to Head

12.3 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jaylen Warren and Trey Benson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.3 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Trey Benson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.2 in 4. A 5.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.1 points favors Jaylen Warren, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Trey Benson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 160 rushing yards and undefined touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, and Trey Benson rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaylen Warren is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Trey Benson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaylen Warren (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?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Trey Benson by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Trey Benson is 4 years younger than Jaylen Warren (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	7.2
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	29
Rushing Yards	958	160
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	40.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	40	13
Receiving Yards	333	64
Targets	45	16
Total TDs	8	0
Age	27	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

12.3 PPG for Jaylen Warren versus 7.2 for Trey Benson in 2025. The baseline favors Jaylen Warren, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Warren or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren 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 Jaylen Warren and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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 5.1 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (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 Jaylen Warren or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren 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.