BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues, Priority Pick Up if on Waivers
POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/RB4
ANALYSIS: Benson is listed as the backup running back on Arizona’s depth chart. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing recently came out and stated that James Conner would be the team’s bellcow back.
#Cardinals OC Drew Petzing:
“James [Conner] is the bellcow in that room. That’s not a surprise to anyone.” pic.twitter.com/2f7DNbMI6A
— The Coachspeak Index (@CoachspeakIndex) September 4, 2024
That doesn’t leave much left over for Benson. He doesn’t carry any fantasy value for Week 1. Benson would only produce in the event of a Conner injury or if Arizona finds themselves with a massive lead. Seeing as they play Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills this week, that probably won’t happen.
Benson is not a recommended starting option for Week 1. However, if he’s available on waivers in your league, stop what you’re doing and go pick him up. He's a top running back handcuff and would be in line for a potential three-down role if anything happened to Conner.
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