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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Miles Sanders vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Miles Sanders's 5.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey Benson is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey Benson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.2 PPG with 224 yards gives a reliable baseline. Miles Sanders at 5.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trey Benson higher, but do not fade Miles Sanders entirely.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#56

Miles Sanders

PPG

5.7

Games

Rush Yds

117

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Miles Sanders

Trey Benson

Head to Head

5.7 PPG7.2 PPG

4 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Miles Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #56 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Miles Sanders is producing at 26% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Trey Benson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Miles Sanders vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Miles Sanders and Trey Benson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys running back put up 5.7 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Trey Benson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.2 in 4. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Trey Benson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Miles Sanders ran for 117 yards and 1 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.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

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: Miles Sanders (age 29, 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?

•Trey Benson outscored Miles Sanders by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey Benson is 6 years younger than Miles Sanders (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Miles Sanders vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Miles Sanders	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.7	7.2
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	23	29
Rushing Yards	117	160
Rush Yds/Game	29.3	40.0
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	8	13
Receiving Yards	30	64
Targets	8	16
Total TDs	1	0
Age	29	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

7.2 PPG for Trey Benson versus 5.7 for Miles Sanders in 2025. The baseline favors Trey Benson, 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 Miles Sanders or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Miles Sanders's 5.7 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 Miles Sanders and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Miles Sanders averaged 5.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

Do Miles Sanders and Trey Benson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Miles Sanders and Trey Benson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Miles Sanders or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Trey Benson outscored Miles Sanders by 1.5 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.