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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Trey Benson vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey Benson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey Benson is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey Benson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.2 PPG with 224 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ty Johnson at 5.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trey Benson higher, but do not fade Ty Johnson entirely.

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

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RBArizona Cardinals#46PPG LEADER

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

RBBuffalo Bills#99

Ty Johnson

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

200

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

263

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Trey Benson

Ty Johnson

Head to Head

7.2 PPG5.2 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Ty Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Trey Benson is producing at 33% of elite pace and Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Trey Benson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Trey Benson vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Trey Benson and Ty Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Trey Benson finished the 2025 season at 7.2 PPG for the Arizona Cardinals (4 games), and Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 for the Buffalo Bills (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Trey Benson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Trey Benson ran for 160 yards and undefined touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. 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: Trey Benson is off Week 14 and Ty Johnson Week 12. 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: Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey Benson outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey Benson is 5 years younger than Ty Johnson (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Trey Benson vs Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Trey Benson	Ty Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	5.2
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	29	88
Rushing Yards	160	200
Rush Yds/Game	40.0	11.8
Rushing TDs	0	3
Receptions	13	24
Receiving Yards	64	263
Targets	16	33
Total TDs	0	5
Age	23	28
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey Benson at 7.2 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Ty Johnson's 5.2. 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 Trey Benson or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey Benson has the edge at 7.2 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Trey Benson and Ty Johnson average in 2025?▾

Trey Benson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

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

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

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

Trey Benson outscored Ty Johnson by 2.0 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.