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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tony Pollard vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tony Pollard is the better fantasy play this season.

Tony Pollard is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 1,288 yards gives a reliable baseline. Trey Benson at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tony Pollard higher, but do not fade Trey Benson entirely.

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

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RBTennessee Titans#30PPG LEADER

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 9

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Tony Pollard

Trey Benson

Head to Head

10.0 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Tony Pollard: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #30 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Tony Pollard is producing at 45% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Tony Pollard carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tony Pollard vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Tony Pollard and Trey Benson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans running back put up 10.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Trey Benson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 7.2 in 4. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Tony Pollard, 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. Tony Pollard ran for 1082 yards and 5 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.

One scheduling note: Tony Pollard is off Week 9 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

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: Tony Pollard (age 29, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Tony Pollard outscored Trey Benson by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tony Pollard played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Tony Pollard contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tony Pollard caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Trey Benson is 6 years younger than Tony Pollard (23 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tony Pollard vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tony Pollard	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	170	29
Rushing Yards	1,082	160
Rush Yds/Game	63.6	40.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	33	13
Receiving Yards	206	64
Targets	41	16
Total TDs	5	0
Age	29	23
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

Summary

10.0 PPG for Tony Pollard versus 7.2 for Trey Benson in 2025. The baseline favors Tony Pollard, 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 Tony Pollard or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tony Pollard has the edge at 10.0 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 Tony Pollard and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 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 2.8 points per game.

When are Tony Pollard and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tony Pollard or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tony Pollard outscored Trey Benson by 2.8 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.