Trey Benson looks primed for Week 2 as the Arizona Cardinals host the Carolina Panthers. After outgaining starter James Conner on eight carries for 68 yards and playing 33% of snaps in Week 1, Benson’s role is trending upward in a backfield that could lean on explosive runs. The Panthers’ run defense allowed 143 rushing yards to Travis Etienne last week, signaling a favorable matchup for a two-back Arizona attack with Benson providing big-play upside. Startable in standard formats, Benson carries RB2 potential with weekly ceiling in a favorable script.

Expect Benson to contribute again alongside Conner, with a game plan that could tilt toward the ground game if Carolina can’t stack the box. Conner remains a reliable floor, but Benson’s burst adds a weekly upside that could swing lineups in Week 2. In deeper formats or DFS, Benson is a strong leverage option given the matchup and Arizona’s early momentum.