Who Should I Start? Zach Charbonnet or Trey Benson

Friday, November 14, 5:29 PM

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is running into a tough matchup in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are No. 2 against opposing running backs in fantasy. This defensive front simply does not allow running backs to get loose. Charbonnet has been a more efficient runner of late. He is coming off a game in which he ran for 5.93 yards per carry. However, Charbonnet's lack of passing game usage continues to be concerning. He has just eight targets on the season. Luckily, Charbonnet has scored six touchdowns, resulting in several flex or RB2 weeks. With the Seahawks' offense often at or near the goal line, Charbonnet's chances to score remain high on a weekly basis. In Week 11, it will be difficult to count on a touchdown from Charbonnet. With the Rams likely to keep the Seahawks out of scoring position more often than not, you could end up with a serious dud performance from the third-year pro. As such, Charbonnet should remain on your bench this week.

Thursday, November 13, 10:23 AM

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) could quickly become a hot commodity in fantasy circles as he nears a return from injured reserve. Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that he did not have an update on the running back's status, but he is now eligible to have his practice window opened at any time. Fellow running back James Conner (ankle) will miss the rest of the year, so Benson figures to have a clear hold of the No. 1 spot in the backfield upon his return, giving Benson rest-of-season potential even if he doesn't play in Week 11. Some redraft managers lost their nerve and dropped him during the IR stint, which would make him an easy addition, but he's also a sensible trade target for managers thinking about making a playoff push.