Who Should I Start? Trey Benson or Jaylen Wright

Friday, September 12, 11:13 PM

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson had eight carries for 69 yards in the Week 1 win over the Saints. He added one catch for six yards. While the 23-year-old didn't find the end zone, he still played well, averaging 8.6 yards per carry. Of course, James Conner was involved, logging 43 snaps, 21 more than Benson. Still, it was apparent that Benson had a place in the offense, even more than some had anticipated. With the Cards coming off a win, the team will look to keep it going in Week 2 versus the Panthers. Without question, Carolina had issues stopping the Jags on the ground, with Travis Etienne ending the day with 143 yards off 16 attempts. Conner should remain the No. 1 option out of the backfield in Sunday's showdown with the Panthers. However, Benson will likely get plenty of work, especially if the game gets out of hand. With a favorable matchup on the horizon, the 2024 No. 66 overall pick can be viewed as a flex option in deeper fantasy formats.

Friday, September 12, 12:21 PM

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (knee) is unlikely to play in Week 2 on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots, but head coach Mike McDaniel is not 100 percent certain, according to Travis Winfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Wright missed the Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday but was able to return to the practice field in a limited fashion this week while wearing a sleeve on his leg. The 22-year-old could draw a questionable tag on Friday's final injury report, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make his season debut this weekend. Wright also won't be a lock to return in Week 3 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, with that contest coming next Thursday night. Last week, with Wright inactive, rookie Ollie Gordon II was barely involved behind starter De'Von Achane.