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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ray Davis vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ray Davis is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ray Davis is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Ray Davis edges Trey Benson by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Ray Davis goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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RBBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Ray Davis

PPG

7.8

Games

Rush Yds

425

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 12

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ray Davis

Trey Benson

Head to Head

7.8 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ray Davis: 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, Ray Davis is producing at 35% 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.

Ray Davis vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Ray Davis (7.8 PPG) and Trey Benson (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ray Davis played 15 games for the Buffalo Bills; Trey Benson suited up 4 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ray Davis ran for 425 yards and 3 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: Ray Davis sits Week 12 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: Ray Davis (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?

•Ray Davis outscored Trey Benson by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ray Davis played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Ray Davis contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ray Davis vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ray Davis	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	7.2
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	117	29
Rushing Yards	425	160
Rush Yds/Game	28.3	40.0
Rushing TDs	3	0
Receptions	22	13
Receiving Yards	168	64
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	4	0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 14

Summary

Ray Davis outscored Trey Benson by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (7.8 to 7.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ray Davis or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ray Davis has the edge at 7.8 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 Ray Davis and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Ray Davis averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Ray Davis and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ray Davis (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ray Davis or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Ray Davis outscored Trey Benson by 0.6 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.