Trey Benson’s fantasy football managers are watching closely as Week 10 approaches, but his status remains uncertain. Arizona has yet to open its return window, leaving speculation swirling about what’s really keeping it sidelined. Head coach Jonathan Gannon insists Benson is improving, but something continues to delay his comeback.
Fantasy players may need to brace for another week without their promising young back.
Trey Benson Injury Update
Benson is eligible to return from the injured reserve in Week 10, but has not yet had his 21-day return window opened back up. When asked about his status last week, head coach Jonathan Gannon stated that Benson was “getting better” but did not state anything about his imminent return.
Benson’s chances of returning in Week 10 took a hit on Wednesday when Gannon stated that the second-year running back was doing well but not ready to practice. Arizona’s backfield looks like it will once again be split between Emari Demercado and Bam Knight in Week 10.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Benson Fantasy Outlook
Benson (arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus) is eligible to return from injured reserve this week and, should he trend in that direction (initial timetable: 4-6 weeks), he profiles as the leader of this backfield.
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These teams played back in Week 4, and Arizona ran 17 times for 89 yards, but Kyler Murray was responsible for 41 of those yards on five attempts. Arizona entered with a clear game plan (Murray: 41 pass attempts, six sacks, and five rush attempts), and it largely worked with Emari Demercado tying the game with a TD reception before the Seahawks walked it off with a 52-yard FG.
Benson last played in Weeks 3-4, and he was one of seven backs with at least four targets and 35 rushing yards in both of those weeks. The others:
- Jonathan Taylor
- Saquon Barkley
- Christian McCaffrey
- Bijan Robinson
- Breece Hall
- Omarion Hampton
I don’t love this matchup, and there is certainly an injury risk to consider should Benson make his return. But given the lack of depth at the position league-wide, if he plays for Arizona, I think he will play for you.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
