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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Najee Harris outscored Trey Benson by 5.6 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Najee Harris 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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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Trey Benson

Head to Head

12.8 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Najee Harris is producing at 58% 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.

Najee Harris vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Najee Harris and Trey Benson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Trey Benson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.2 in 4. A 5.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.6 points favors Najee Harris, 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. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 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: Najee Harris is off Week 9 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

Najee Harris 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: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Trey Benson by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	29
Rushing Yards	1,010	160
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	40.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	30	13
Receiving Yards	225	64
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	7	0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 7.2 for Trey Benson in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Najee Harris or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 5.6 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Trey Benson by 5.6 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.