Who Should I Start? Javonte Williams or Trey Benson

Sunday, October 5, 6:03 PM

Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams rushed for 135 yards and one touchdown on 16 carries during Sunday's Week 5 win over the New York Jets. He also caught a four-yard touchdown pass. Williams is enjoying a terrific career resurgence in Dallas, scoring six touchdowns through five games while averaging 20.7 fantasy points (PPR) per contest. He has ranked as a mid-range RB1 so far this season, and with a firm grasp on the lead-back role, he remains a must-start fantasy option going forward. Williams has been an enormous fantasy draft steal with league-winning potential as the Cowboys' offense plays quite well. He should continue to feast next week against the Carolina Panthers.

Wednesday, October 1, 2:19 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) is expected to miss four-to-six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus, another setback for a backfield already reeling from the season-ending loss of James Conner (foot). Benson had been working into a steady role with 29 carries for 160 yards and 13 receptions for 64 yards through four games, but his absence now opens the door for Emari Demercado to take on feature-back responsibilities. Demercado should be added in all fantasy formats as he projects to see the bulk of opportunities in both the running and passing game, especially with Arizona lacking proven depth behind him. While Benson showed flashes of efficiency early, his return timetable places him on injured reserve and makes him droppable unless you have an IR spot available.