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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

RJ Harvey vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

RJ Harvey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 7.2), and RJ Harvey's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Trey Benson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

RJ Harvey

Trey Benson

Head to Head

10.8 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, RJ Harvey is producing at 49% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means RJ Harvey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

RJ Harvey vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

RJ Harvey and Trey Benson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 3.6-PPG gap gives RJ Harvey the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Trey Benson profiles as a more traditional rusher with 160 rushing yards and undefined touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: RJ Harvey is off Week 10 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

If you can acquire RJ Harvey at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Trey Benson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: RJ Harvey (age 25) 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?

•RJ Harvey outscored Trey Benson by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	RJ Harvey	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	29
Rushing Yards	540	160
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	40.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	47	13
Receiving Yards	356	64
Targets	58	16
Total TDs	12	0
Age	25	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

RJ Harvey outscored Trey Benson by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (10.8 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 RJ Harvey or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 3.6 points per game.

When are RJ Harvey and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey (DEN) 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 RJ Harvey or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey outscored Trey Benson by 3.6 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.