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Trey Benson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 1,028 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 Tyrone Tracy Jr. 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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RBArizona Cardinals#46
Trey Benson
PPG
7.2
Games
4
Rush Yds
160
Rec
13
Rec Yds
64
Bye
Week 14
RBNew York Giants#31PPG LEADER
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG
9.5
Games
15
Rush Yds
740
Rush TDs
2
Rec
36
Rec Yds
288
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Trey Benson
Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Head to Head

7.2 PPG9.5 PPG
4 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Tyrone Tracy Jr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Trey Benson is producing at 33% of elite pace and Tyrone Tracy Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Trey Benson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Trey Benson and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Arizona Cardinals running back put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 4 games; Tyrone Tracy Jr. of the New York Giants averaged 9.5 in 15. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.3 points favors Tyrone Tracy Jr., 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. Trey Benson ran for 160 yards and undefined touchdowns; Tyrone Tracy Jr. posted 740 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Trey Benson has his bye in Week 14, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. rests in Week 8. 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: Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyrone Tracy Jr. (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Trey Benson by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. played 15 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Tyrone Tracy Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tyrone Tracy Jr. caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Trey Benson vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTrey BensonTyrone Tracy Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)7.29.5
Games Played415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)29143
Rushing Yards160740
Rush Yds/Game40.049.3
Rushing TDs02
Receptions1336
Receiving Yards64288
Targets1648
Total TDs04
Age2326
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

9.5 PPG for Tyrone Tracy Jr. versus 7.2 for Trey Benson in 2025. The baseline favors Tyrone Tracy Jr., 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 Trey Benson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyrone Tracy Jr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Trey Benson and Tyrone Tracy Jr. average in 2025?

Trey Benson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Tyrone Tracy Jr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Trey Benson and Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?

Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Trey Benson or Tyrone Tracy Jr. a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Tyrone Tracy Jr. outscored Trey Benson by 2.3 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.

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