Kenneth Gainwell vs Trey Benson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Kenneth Gainwell and Trey Benson for your lineup, you are not alone. Kenneth Gainwell finished the 2025 season at 10.9 PPG for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games), and Trey Benson averaged 7.2 for the Arizona Cardinals (4 games).
That 3.7-point weekly advantage for Kenneth Gainwell 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.
Kenneth Gainwell is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 73 targets into 486 yards, while Trey Benson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 160 rushing yards and undefined touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Kenneth Gainwell carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.
