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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kareem Hunt is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kareem Hunt and Trey Benson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-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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RBKansas City Chiefs#39PPG LEADER

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Kareem Hunt

Trey Benson

Head to Head

8.0 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Kareem Hunt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kareem Hunt vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Kareem Hunt finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG over 17 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Trey Benson clocked in at 7.2 across 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals. A 0.8-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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 scheduling note: Kareem Hunt is off Week 5 and Trey Benson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 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?

•Kareem Hunt outscored Trey Benson by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 7 years younger than Kareem Hunt (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	29
Rushing Yards	611	160
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	40.0
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	18	13
Receiving Yards	143	64
Targets	25	16
Total TDs	9	0
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kareem Hunt at 8.0 PPG, 0.8 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 Kareem Hunt or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kareem Hunt has the edge at 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt outscored Trey Benson by 0.8 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.