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Trey Benson vs Zack MossWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zack Moss 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

Zack Moss is the better fantasy play this season.

Zack Moss has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 7.2), and Zack Moss's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Trey Benson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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
RBCincinnati Bengals#99PPG LEADER
Zack Moss
PPG
10.0
Games
14
Rush Yds
685
Rush TDs
5
Rec
20
Rec Yds
148
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Trey Benson
Zack Moss

Head to Head

7.2 PPG10.0 PPG
4 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Zack Moss: 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 Zack Moss at 45%. That ranking gap means Trey Benson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Trey Benson vs Zack Moss: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Trey Benson (Arizona Cardinals) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.2 fantasy points per game in 4 games. Zack Moss (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 10.0 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zack Moss carries a 2.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Trey Benson ran for 160 yards and undefined touchdowns; Zack Moss posted 685 and 5. 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: Trey Benson sits Week 14 while Zack Moss is off Week 12. 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: Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zack Moss (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

  • Zack Moss outscored Trey Benson by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zack Moss played 14 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Zack Moss contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Trey Benson vs Zack Moss: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTrey BensonZack Moss
PPG (Half-PPR)7.210.0
Games Played414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)29140
Rushing Yards160685
Rush Yds/Game40.048.9
Rushing TDs05
Receptions1320
Receiving Yards64148
Targets160
Total TDs05
Age23-
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zack Moss holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.0 points per game. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Trey Benson or Zack Moss in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zack Moss 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 Trey Benson and Zack Moss average in 2025?

Trey Benson averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Zack Moss averaged 10.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Trey Benson and Zack Moss's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Trey Benson or Zack Moss a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Zack Moss 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.

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