Blog · Week 9 · November 4, 2026
Trey Benson Injury Update: Will He Play in Week 9? Fantasy Impact
Trey Benson will not play in Week 9 as he remains on Reserve/Injured (IR) due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old running back has 0 games and 0 PPR points recorded in the 2026 season. Managers should leave him in an IR slot or look elsewhere for waiver wire replacements.
Trey Benson Injury Status for Week 9
Arizona Cardinals second-year running back Trey Benson has been ruled out for Week 9 against Seattle. The 24-year-old rusher is currently residing on Reserve/Injured (IR) following a knee injury, completely shutting the door on any potential participation this Sunday. Throughout the 2026 season, Benson has logged 0 games, securing 0 total PPR fantasy points and a 0 point average per game. Without active practice involvement or fresh updates regarding his medical recovery, fantasy managers must plan around his extended absence. Until Arizona officially opens his 21-day practice window, Benson cannot be activated or considered for any starting lineup choices across fantasy football leagues this week.
Week 9 Matchup Analysis and FX Model Projections
Looking strictly at potential output, our proprietary FX Model projects Trey Benson for 10.6 PPR points, 9.1 Half-PPR points, and 7.5 Standard (STD) points for Week 9. This projection ranks him as the RB34 overall for the slate. The Arizona Cardinals face off against Seattle in a MATCHUP NEUTRAL environment. The Seahawks defense allows 22.2 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs, placing them as the 14th defense out of 32 teams (where 1 allows the most fantasy points and 32 allows the fewest). While a matchup against the 14th ranked defense offers decent scoring capability, Benson's injured reserve designation keeps him on the sidelines regardless of matchup favorability.
Waiver Wire Activity and Roster Outlook
Community trends demonstrate static roster movement surrounding Trey Benson over the past day. Across fantasy platforms, the running back has seen 0 adds and 0 drops in the last 24 hours. Possessing 2 years of NFL experience, Benson remains a developmental asset with high potential upside once healthy. However, with no official team reports or previous notes available regarding his knee rehabilitation progress, fantasy managers are taking a cautious approach. Stashing him is only viable for teams with open IR spots. Holding him on an active bench spot clogs valuable roster space that could otherwise be utilized for flex options or bye week substitutes.
Fantasy advice
WAIT · Despite FX Model projections placing him at 10.6 PPR, 9.1 Half, and 7.5 STD points (RB34), Trey Benson remains unplayable on IR. In PPR and Half-PPR formats, your best course of action is to stash him strictly inside an IR designated slot. In Standard (STD) formats or leagues without IR spots, he is not worth clogging an active bench spot. The recommendation is to WAIT until Arizona provides official medical updates or opens his practice window before making any roster investments or considerations.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
Will Trey Benson play in Week 9?
No, Trey Benson is on IR with a knee injury and will not play in Week 9.
What are Trey Benson's Week 9 fantasy projections?
The FX Model projects Trey Benson for 10.6 PPR, 9.1 Half, and 7.5 STD points, ranking him as RB34.
How does Seattle perform against running backs in fantasy?
It is a MATCHUP NEUTRAL scenario; Seattle ranks 14th out of 32, giving up 22.2 points per game to RBs.