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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Raheim 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 Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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. Raheim Sanders at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trey Benson higher, but do not fade Raheim Sanders entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBCleveland Browns#99

Raheim Sanders

PPG

4.7

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Raheim Sanders

Trey Benson

Head to Head

4.7 PPG7.2 PPG

4 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Raheim Sanders: 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, Raheim Sanders is producing at 21% 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.

Raheim Sanders vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Raheim Sanders and Trey Benson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns running back put up 4.7 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Trey Benson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.2 in 4. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.5 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. Raheim Sanders ran for 92 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Raheim Sanders sits Week 10 while Trey Benson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Trey Benson outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Raheim Sanders vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Raheim Sanders	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.7	7.2
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	29
Rushing Yards	92	160
Rush Yds/Game	23.0	40.0
Rushing TDs	1	0
Receptions	3	13
Receiving Yards	21	64
Targets	4	16
Total TDs	1	0
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

7.2 PPG for Trey Benson versus 4.7 for Raheim 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 Raheim Sanders or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 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 2.5 points per game.

When are Raheim Sanders and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Trey Benson outscored Raheim Sanders by 2.5 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.