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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Samaje Perine vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey Benson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Trey Benson and Samaje Perine are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Samaje Perine

Trey Benson

Head to Head

6.5 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Samaje Perine: 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, Samaje Perine is producing at 30% 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.

Samaje Perine vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Samaje Perine (6.5 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. Samaje Perine played 15 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Trey Benson suited up 4 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.7-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. Samaje Perine ran for 285 yards and 2 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: Samaje Perine sits Week 6 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: Samaje Perine (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?

•Trey Benson outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Samaje Perine contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Samaje Perine vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Samaje Perine	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	7.2
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	98	29
Rushing Yards	285	160
Rush Yds/Game	19.0	40.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	24	13
Receiving Yards	182	64
Targets	0	16
Total TDs	3	0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey Benson at 7.2 PPG, 0.7 points per game above Samaje Perine's 6.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Samaje Perine or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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 Samaje Perine and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 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 0.7 points per game.

When are Samaje Perine and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Samaje Perine or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Trey Benson outscored Samaje Perine by 0.7 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.