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Roschon Johnson vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Roschon Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Roschon Johnson edges Trey Benson by 0.9 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, Roschon Johnson 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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RBChicago Bears#99PPG LEADER
Roschon Johnson
PPG
8.1
Games
14
Rush Yds
445
Rush TDs
4
Rec
22
Rec Yds
168
Bye
Week 7
RBArizona Cardinals#46
Trey Benson
PPG
7.2
Games
4
Rush Yds
160
Rec
13
Rec Yds
64
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Roschon Johnson
Trey Benson

Head to Head

8.1 PPG7.2 PPG
14 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Roschon Johnson: 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, Roschon Johnson is producing at 37% 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.

Roschon Johnson vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Roschon Johnson and Trey Benson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.9 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 PPG with the Chicago Bears across 14 games, and Trey Benson posted 7.2 with the Arizona Cardinals in 4.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Roschon Johnson ran for 445 yards and 4 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.

Roschon Johnson has his bye in Week 7, and Trey Benson rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Roschon Johnson (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?

  • Roschon Johnson outscored Trey Benson by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Roschon Johnson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Roschon Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Roschon Johnson vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRoschon JohnsonTrey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)8.17.2
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11329
Rushing Yards445160
Rush Yds/Game31.840.0
Rushing TDs40
Receptions2213
Receiving Yards16864
Targets016
Total TDs50
Age-23
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

Roschon Johnson outscored Trey Benson by 0.9 PPG in 2025 (8.1 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 Roschon Johnson or Trey Benson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Roschon Johnson has the edge at 8.1 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 Roschon Johnson and Trey Benson average in 2025?

Roschon Johnson averaged 8.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Roschon Johnson and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?

Roschon Johnson (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Roschon Johnson or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Roschon Johnson outscored Trey Benson by 0.9 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.