Who Should I Start? Trey Benson or Jaydon Blue

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.

Sunday, October 5, 12:09 PM

With Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (ankle, knee) ruled out in Week 5 against the New York Jets on Sunday, rookie fifth-rounder Jaydon Blue will be active for his NFL debut at MetLife Stadium, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Blue impressed the coaching staff with his playmaking ability during training camp and the preseason, but he was a healthy scratch in each of the first four games of the year. The 21-year-old will get his opportunity in Week 5 with Sanders banged up, although Javonte Williams will most likely remain Dallas' bell-cow back, leaving little work for Blue and Hunter Luepke on Sunday. It's unclear if Sanders will miss time beyond Week 5, but right now, the rookie is merely a bench stash for those with Williams rostered or for fantasy managers hurting at the RB position.