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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Josh Jacobs outscored Trey Benson by 7.4 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Josh Jacobs 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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RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Trey Benson

Head to Head

14.6 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Josh Jacobs put up 14.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Trey Benson managed 7.2 across 4 games with the Arizona Cardinals. A 7.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

That 7.4-point weekly advantage for Josh Jacobs is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 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: Josh Jacobs 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

Josh Jacobs 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: Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Trey Benson by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Trey Benson is 5 years younger than Josh Jacobs (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	7.2
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	29
Rushing Yards	929	160
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	40.0
Rushing TDs	13	0
Receptions	36	13
Receiving Yards	282	64
Targets	44	16
Total TDs	14	0
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Josh Jacobs at 14.6 PPG, 7.4 points per game above Trey Benson's 7.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Jacobs or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 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 7.4 points per game.

When are Josh Jacobs and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs (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 Josh Jacobs or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Trey Benson by 7.4 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.