Kenneth Walker vs Trey Benson: Who Should You Start?
Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kenneth Walker (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals) came in at 7.2 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Kenneth Walker carries a 3.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kenneth Walker ran for 1027 yards and 5 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: Kenneth Walker is off Week 6 and Trey Benson Week 11. 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.
