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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jordan Mason vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Mason is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.6 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Mason is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jordan Mason and Trey Benson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBMinnesota Vikings#42PPG LEADER

Jordan Mason

PPG

7.6

Games

Rush Yds

758

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jordan Mason

Trey Benson

Head to Head

7.6 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jordan Mason: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #42 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jordan Mason is producing at 35% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Jordan Mason carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jordan Mason vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Jordan Mason (7.6 PPG) and Trey Benson (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jordan Mason played 16 games for the Minnesota Vikings; Trey Benson suited up 4 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jordan Mason ran for 758 yards and 6 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: Jordan Mason sits Week 6 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: Jordan Mason (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?

•Jordan Mason outscored Trey Benson by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Mason played 16 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Jordan Mason contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 4 years younger than Jordan Mason (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jordan Mason vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jordan Mason	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.6	7.2
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	122	29
Rushing Yards	758	160
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	40.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	14	13
Receiving Yards	51	64
Targets	16	16
Total TDs	6	0
Age	27	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

7.6 PPG for Jordan Mason versus 7.2 for Trey Benson in 2025. The baseline favors Jordan Mason, 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 Jordan Mason or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Mason has the edge at 7.6 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 Jordan Mason and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Jordan Mason averaged 7.6 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 0.4 points per game.

When are Jordan Mason and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jordan Mason (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jordan Mason or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jordan Mason outscored Trey Benson by 0.4 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.