Trey Benson Injury Update
Trey Benson absolutely played against the Seattle Seahawks, and he was not just warming the bench looking mysterious in a hoodie. With James Conner officially done for the season (that foot injury was brutal), the rookie Benson got tossed directly into the fire at State Farm Stadium, probably wondering if anyone had packed him a fire extinguisher as a joke. For Cardinals fans, it was less of an “Oh no, what do we do?” moment and more of a “Let’s see what we’ve really got!” sort of night.
The Injury Situation
If you’re frantically checking your fantasy lineup and worrying about last-minute scratches—breathe. Benson hasn’t popped up on the injury report for this game. The Cardinals backfield has been taking hits, sure, but Benson’s healthy and prepped to get probably his biggest NFL workload yet. Meanwhile, Arizona’s offensive line is duct-taped together, with Paris Johnson Jr. and Will Hernandez both listed as questionable—meaning Benson could be dodging not just Seahawks defenders but literal holes in the walls tonight.
Compare that to Seattle’s situation: their defense is looking a little limpy, with Leonard Williams, Devon Witherspoon, and Julian Love all questionable. So if Benson gets rolling—especially if the line holds up—he might get to enjoy a little moonlight jog through the Seattle secondary.
Benson the Player: More Than Just a Warm Body
Yep, fantasy managers and Cardinals fans, Benson isn’t just “next guy up.” Coaches have been gushing about his vision, balance, and knack for breaking tackles. The man runs like he’s still dreaming of escaping a bad high school algebra class—head up, shoulder low, and just a little wild. That’s the sort of thing you hope translates tonight.
He’s also a receiving threat. If Kyler Murray gets pressure and decides to dump it off, Benson’s shown flashes as the “I’ll just do it myself” type. In practice, he’s been taking hits, bouncing back, and mostly not dropping the ball—imagine the awkward locker room comedy if he did.
Bullet-Point Injury Rundown (Just Because It’s Helpful)
Arizona Cardinals Key Injuries:
- James Conner (RB) – Out, IR (foot)
- Paris Johnson Jr. (OT) – Questionable (knee)
- Will Hernandez (G) – Questionable (knee)
- Akeem Davis-Gaither (LB) – Questionable (elbow)
Seattle Seahawks Key Injuries:
- Leonard Williams (DE) – Questionable (elbow)
- Devon Witherspoon (CB) – Questionable (knee)
- Julian Love (S) – Questionable (hamstring)
- Elijah Arroyo (TE) – Questionable (groin)
- Nick Emmanwori (S) – Questionable (ankle)
The Big Picture: This Is Benson’s Night
Honestly—it’s as real a “defining game” moment as they come. The Cardinals need Benson’s toughness, versatility, and those rookie good vibes to spark something in a tough division battle. With a banged-up O-line and a defense facing its own set of challenges, the pressure on Benson is significant, but so is the opportunity. If he shines, don’t be surprised to see his jersey sales spike or social media explode with exaggerated GIFs of his best moves.
Sometimes, football’s about more than the X’s and O’s—it’s those nights when someone gets their shot and actually makes something happen. So whether you’re parking it on the couch, watching in the stands, or just checking scores in between dinner and doomscrolling, keep an eye on Benson. This might be one for the highlight reels, or at least a pretty good meme thread later on.
