TreyBenson

News: 6 days agoBenson had eight carries for 21 yards during Saturday's 16-14 preseason defeat to the Saints.

Spin: With the Cardinals sitting their starting offense outside of rookie WR Marvin Harrison, Benson, a 2024 third-rounder, got the call on the team's first snap from scrimmage and ended up pacing Arizona in rushes. The trend may continue in the team's final two exhibitions because No. 1 QB Kyler Murray isn't expected to play until Week 1, meaning top RB James Conner could be destined for a similar outcome. If so, Benson should have plenty of chances to establish himself on the depth chart, especially with fellow back Emari Demercado dealing with a shoulder injury at the moment.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Benson is big and fast, and has a three-down skill set. His pro-ready frame (6-foot, 216 pounds) and impressive speed (4.39) make him a tough target to take down. He figures to cut his proverbial teeth behind James Conner before taking over the top RB spot in 2025, assuming Arizona doesn't re-sign the 29-year-old vet to a new deal. Given Conner's age and injury history, Benson should emerge as one of this season's most popular late-round insurance policies.