The Arizona Cardinals will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Trey Benson.
Is Trey Benson Playing in Week 13?
Benson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay, Darren Urban of the Cardinals’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cardinals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Benson in Week 13?
Trey Benson entered the second half of last week with the potential to return from his knee injury and while he was ultimately unable to give it a go against the Jags, the forward progress is obviously a good sign.
The injury Emari Demercado suffered in Week 11 was labeled as a high-ankle sprain and while the team hasn’t put a timeline on this situation, it’s tough to find a reason as to why the team would bring a compromised version of him back.
No one in this backfield has stepped up in the absence of their RB1 and that has me cautiously optimistic that we are looking at a reasonably safe role once Benson is deemed healthy.
What that means in a tough matchup like this can be debated, but with 13-16 touches not all that easy to find, I’m playing Benson unless I truly have depth at the position.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Benson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Benson is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Buccaneers
The forecast for kickoff is 75 degrees Fahrenheit with 16 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
