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Injury Ankle
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
63
YDS
291
TD
1
YDS
59
TD
0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Benson fell to the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft in part because of durability concerns related to a brutal multi-ligament knee tear at Oregon at the end of the 2020 season. He came back strong at Florida State in 2022 and 2023 to play 26 consecutive games and score 24 touchdowns, though his upright running style invites big hits at times. Beyond those concerns, Benson is close to blue-chip across most considerations. Few runners combine home run speed with standout raw power, but Benson showed both traits at FSU and then confirmed it at the Combine with a 4.39 40 at 6-0, 216. He was immensely explosive as a mid-volume, high-efficiency runner for the Seminoles, averaging 6.1 yards on 316 carries across two seasons, so he could make an impact in Arizona coming out of the bullpen behind James Conner. Conner had one of his best seasons in 2023 and won't be pushed aside easily, but his extensive injury history gives reason to project a start or two for Benson in an improving Arizona offense. Read Past Outlooks
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Won't play in Week 18
Arizona placed Benson (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Benson will end up missing the final three games of his rookie season due to the ankle injury he sustained in a Dec. 15 win over the Patriots. Before getting hurt, the third-round pick out of Florida State had solidified his spot as the top backup to James Conner. Over 13 appearances, Benson gained 291 yards and a touchdown on 63 carries (4.6 average) while reeling in all six of his targets for 59 yards.
Benson will end up missing the final three games of his rookie season due to the ankle injury he sustained in a Dec. 15 win over the Patriots. Before getting hurt, the third-round pick out of Florida State had solidified his spot as the top backup to James Conner. Over 13 appearances, Benson gained 291 yards and a touchdown on 63 carries (4.6 average) while reeling in all six of his targets for 59 yards.
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20.6%Positive Run %
88.9%% Yds After Contact
64.6%Avg Yds After Contact
3.0Rushing TD %
1.6%Touches Per Game
5.3% Snaps w/Touch
52.7%Air Yards Per Game
-1.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.15% Team Air Yards
-0.5%% Team Targets
1.1%Avg Depth of Target
-3.2 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
13.0% Targeted On Route
12.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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6' 1"Weight
223 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
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Sitting out again Saturday
Benson (ankle) is inactive for Saturday's game at the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Status in question for Week 17
Benson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Remains limited Wednesday
Benson (ankle) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
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Opens week with limited practice
Benson (ankle) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports. ""We'll see how they go, but that's obviously why I didn't rule them out," head coach Jonathan Gannon said of Benson and fellow running back James Conner (knee), who was also listed as a limited participant. "They both have a chance to play [Saturday versus the Rams]."
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Ruled out
Benson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
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Could take over for injured Conner
Benson could see a big role in Week 17 against the Rams if he recovers from an ankle injury, as James Conner suffered a knee injury during Sunday's 36-30 loss to Carolina, per Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site.
ANALYSIS
Benson was inactive against the Panthers due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Patriots, but if the rookie returns, the Cardinals could try to get an extended look at the rookie with Arizona having been knocked out of playoff contention. After Conner's injury against the Panthers, DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter both saw action in Arizona's backfield.
Benson was inactive against the Panthers due to an ankle injury he suffered in Week 15 against the Patriots, but if the rookie returns, the Cardinals could try to get an extended look at the rookie with Arizona having been knocked out of playoff contention. After Conner's injury against the Panthers, DeeJay Dallas and Michael Carter both saw action in Arizona's backfield.