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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.4-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 7.2), and Rhamondre Stevenson's 9 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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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER

Rhamondre Stevenson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rush Yds

603

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

345

Bye

Week 11

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Rhamondre Stevenson

Trey Benson

Head to Head

11.6 PPG7.2 PPG

14 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Rhamondre Stevenson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Rhamondre Stevenson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson and Trey Benson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG across 14 games with the New England Patriots, while Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 4.4-PPG gap gives Rhamondre Stevenson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 603 yards and 7 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.

Rhamondre Stevenson has his bye in Week 11, and Trey Benson rests in Week 14. 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

If you can acquire Rhamondre Stevenson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Trey Benson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 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?

•Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Trey Benson by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rhamondre Stevenson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Rhamondre Stevenson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Rhamondre Stevenson caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Trey Benson is 5 years younger than Rhamondre Stevenson (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rhamondre Stevenson	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	7.2
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	162	29
Rushing Yards	603	160
Rush Yds/Game	43.1	40.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	32	13
Receiving Yards	345	64
Targets	37	16
Total TDs	9	0
Age	28	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Trey Benson by 4.4 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 7.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rhamondre Stevenson or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson and Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Rhamondre Stevenson and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Rhamondre Stevenson or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Trey Benson by 4.4 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.