Will Trey Benson Play Week 13?
Right now, the expectation around the league is that Trey Benson is more likely than not to suit up in Week 13 against the Buccaneers, but fantasy managers and Cardinals fans still need to watch the official injury report. He was close to returning in Week 12 and has already been designated to return from injured reserve, which means Arizona has opened his 21‑day window and is clearly preparing to get him back on the field. SleeperCardinals (@SleeperAZCards) shared on X that the #AZCardinals have opened the 21-day practice window for RB Trey Benson, according to HC Jonathan Gannon.
Reports indicate Benson logged three limited practices in Week 12, which is usually the final step before a player moves toward full activity the following week. Theo Mackie (@theo_mackie) shared on X that Trey Benson is officially out for Week 12, along with four other Cardinals and five Jaguars.
Several outlets that track injuries and fantasy projections list him as a projected Week 13 return, noting that Arizona has a strong incentive to activate him before his window closes and to stabilize a banged‑up backfield.
Trey Benson Injury Update
Trey Benson has been sidelined since a Week 4 knee injury that turned out to be a meniscus tear requiring arthroscopic surgery and a stint on injured reserve. The initial timetable was roughly four to six weeks, but the Cardinals took the cautious route, keeping him out for about eight weeks while he recovered and rebuilt strength.
The positive part of the latest update is that the team has publicly noted he “looked good” in practice and has handled multiple consecutive sessions without reported setbacks, which is a key box to tick for players returning from knee surgery. Head coach Jonathan Gannon has described Benson as essentially day‑to‑day at this point, and local reports suggest the Cardinals would be “surprised” if he is not back on the field by Week 13, given how close he was in Week 12 and how thin the depth chart is behind him.
Trey Benson Stats
For the 2025 regular season so far, Trey Benson has 29 rushing attempts for 160 yards, averaging a strong 5.5 yards per carry, along with 13 receptions for 64 yards out of the backfield. Those numbers came in a limited sample before the injury, but they reinforced the view that he can be an efficient, explosive piece in Arizona’s offense when healthy.
Across his young career with the Cardinals, Benson has over 400 rushing yards with a per‑carry average right around the high‑4s to 5.0 range, plus modest but useful involvement as a receiver. For fantasy and betting purposes, most analysts see him as a potential lead back in this offense once he is fully ramped up, especially with other Arizona running backs either injured or struggling for consistency.
Disclaimer
All Trey Benson Week 13 status and injury update details are based on recent reputable sports news and official reports available at the time of writing. Information can change quickly on game week, so always recheck team injury reports and trusted sports outlets before making fantasy, betting, or lineup decisions.
