IR
Injury Knee - Meniscus
Est. Return 11/9/2025
2025 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
29
YDS
160
TD
0
YDS
64
TD
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Benson was viewed as a raw prospect out of Florida State, so the fact that he played only 131 snaps as a rookie doesn't prove anything conclusively. He overcame a brutal knee injury at Oregon before transferring to Florida State, which explains why the 2024 third-round pick finished his collegiate career with so little usage (316 career carries). What made Benson interesting as a prospect was his unusual combination of speed (4.39 40) and size (6-feet, 216 pounds). Few prospects can boast the sum of physical force and breakaway speed that Benson does on a given play, and that's what allowed him to be so productive with his limited touches at FSU (6.1 yards per carry, 24 rushing touchdowns). If Benson can iron out the rougher parts of his game, the results could be impressive. In the meantime, though, he remains a developmental guy behind a proven workhorse in James Conner. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $6.06 million contract with the Cardinals in July of 2024.
Officially on injured reserve
The Cardinals officially placed Benson (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Arizona has lost its top two running backs in back-to-back weeks -- first James Conner to season-ending foot surgery following Week 3 and now Benson to a knee injury for at least the next four games after Week 4. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and was slated to be out 4-to-6 weeks, so even if he isn't able to return from IR when first eligible Sunday, Nov. 9 in Seattle, he should be back in the fold not long after that. For the foreseeable future, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter line up as the best bets to pace the Cardinals backfield, while Bam Knight also is on the active roster and D'Ernest Johnson and Jermar Jefferson are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.
Arizona has lost its top two running backs in back-to-back weeks -- first James Conner to season-ending foot surgery following Week 3 and now Benson to a knee injury for at least the next four games after Week 4. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Wednesday that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and was slated to be out 4-to-6 weeks, so even if he isn't able to return from IR when first eligible Sunday, Nov. 9 in Seattle, he should be back in the fold not long after that. For the foreseeable future, Emari Demercado and Michael Carter line up as the best bets to pace the Cardinals backfield, while Bam Knight also is on the active roster and D'Ernest Johnson and Jermar Jefferson are candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.
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Broken Tackle %
41.4%Positive Run %
75.9%% Yds After Contact
66.9%Avg Yds After Contact
3.7Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
10.5% Snaps w/Touch
34.1%Air Yards Per Game
-2.8Air Yards Per Snap
-0.09% Team Air Yards
-0.7%% Team Targets
6.9%Avg Depth of Target
-0.7 YdsCatch Rate
81.3%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.4% Targeted On Route
22.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 0"Weight
220 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
33.5 inBroad Jump
122 inHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
31.50 in
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.
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Undergoes surgery, out 4-to-6 weeks
Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury and will be placed on injured reserve, keeping him sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Set to land on IR
Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that Benson (knee) will be placed on IR, Dani Sureck of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Dealing with knee injury
Benson is uncertain for Sunday's game against the Titans due to a knee injury sustained during last Thursday's loss to Seattle, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Modest opportunity as lead back
Benson rushed eight times for 35 yards and brought in all five targets for 19 yards in the Cardinals' 23-20 loss to the Seahawks on Thursday night. He also recovered a fumble.
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Set for increased workload
Benson will take on a larger workload following news that James Conner is set for season-ending foot surgery, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
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New No. 1 back for Arizona
Benson will become the Cardinals' new starting running back for the rest of the year with Darren Urban of the team's official site reporting that James Conner will undergo season-ending foot surgery.
ANALYSIS
Benson has impressed in the early going in 2025 by averaging 6.0 yards on 21 carries, but to date the second-year RB has never gotten more than 11 totes in an NFL game, so it remains to be seen how his efficiency holds up with a much larger workload. Emari Demercado will move into the No. 2 role in the Arizona backfield, while Bam Knight, who hasn't taken a snap in the NFL since 2023, will also provide depth behind Benson.
Benson has impressed in the early going in 2025 by averaging 6.0 yards on 21 carries, but to date the second-year RB has never gotten more than 11 totes in an NFL game, so it remains to be seen how his efficiency holds up with a much larger workload. Emari Demercado will move into the No. 2 role in the Arizona backfield, while Bam Knight, who hasn't taken a snap in the NFL since 2023, will also provide depth behind Benson.