Add a league for Mock Drafting, Draft War Room & In-season sync
Cardinals RB Trey Benson was more involved than expected in Sunday's season-opening win over the Saints. He finished with eight carries and one target, while RB James Conner tallied 12 carries and four targets. Benson finished with 69 yards on his eight totes -- although 52 of those yards came on one run. He averaged just 2.4 yards per carry on his other seven carries. Conner also found little room to run, averaging 3.3 yards on his 12 attempts. He saved his fantasy day with a four-yard receiving score on a shovel pass in the second quarter.
Conner still led Cardinals RBs in carries, targets, and playing time in New Orleans. And his 65% snap rate actually beat his 64% in 15 healthy games last season.
His carry share was down, though: 44% vs. 56% in those 15 games last year. That could be a one-game blip. Or it could be the start of Arizona easing off its 30-year-old RB and giving more work to its 2024 third-round pick.
We'll get another data point when the Cardinals host the Panthers in Week 2. Conner should stay in most fantasy lineups for that plus matchup. But if the Week 1 workload split holds, he'll be just a RB3 or Flex play.
Benson is still short of standalone fantasy value for now, but we'll continue to monitor his role.
Jameson Williams and the Lions got put to sleep in Week 1. Here's why you should buy him -- and two other potential stud WRs -- before they wake up.
Read More »
A quick look at the most important matchup data to consider when making Week 2 start/sit decisions. Projected points, WR-CB matchup upgrades and downgrades, and more!
Read More »
The box score says one thing, but the film tells a different story. A rookie flashed, a vet proved he still has it, and a WR’s stats looked inflated.
Read More »
You have our personal money-back guarantee: If you’re not happy with our service for any reason, just reach out by December 31, 2025, and we’ll give you 100% of your subscription money back. No strings attached. You can cancel with one-click from your account page anytime.
Search
