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  • Christian Benford
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Bye Week12Rank68% Rostered-% Change-WK 8 Pts3.00WK 9 Proj. Pts4.74
2024 Fantasy Stats
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1ARI
Win, 34-28
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2@MIA
Win, 31-10
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3JAX
Win, 47-10
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4@BAL
Loss, 10-35
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5@HOU
Loss, 20-23
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6@NYJ
Win, 23-20
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7TEN
Win, 34-10
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8@SEA
Win, 31-10
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9MIA
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11KC
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14@LAR
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15@DET
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16NE
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17NYJ
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18@NE
TBDGet Tickets
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2024 Fantasy Stats
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2@MIA,
W 31-10
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3JAX,
W 47-10
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4@BAL,
L 10-35
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5@HOU,
L 20-23
4----0.00
6@NYJ,
W 23-20
3----0.00
7TEN,
W 34-10
3----0.00
8@SEA,
W 31-10
2----3.00
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15@DET,
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16NE,
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  • Working through wrist injury

    Benford (wrist) was a listed as a limited practice participant on the Bills' injury report Thursday.

    Analysis: Benford was a full practice participant Wednesday, but a wrist injury limited his participation during Thursday's session. Friday's injury report should shed light on the severity of the injury and his chances of playing against Miami on Sunday. If Benford cannot play, Cam Lewis figures to be the top candidate to start at corner alongside Rasul Douglas and safeties Taylor Rapp and Damar Hamlin.

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies interception in TNF win

    Benford racked up seven tackles (six solo) and one interception during Thursday's 31-10 win over the Bills.

    Analysis: Benford is flying under the radar as one of the best zone-coverage cornerbacks in the league, and his pairing with Rasul Douglas allowed the Bills to limit Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to 65 combined receiving yards Thursday. The 2022 sixth-round pick's tackle totals won't always be so high, but he'll have another favorable matchup on deck Week 3 versus Jacksonville.

    Published: Fri, Sep 13 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Should enter summer work as starter

    Benford (knee) finished the 2023 regular season with 54 tackles, 10 passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles an a fumble recovery over 15 games.

    Analysis: The Bills cut longtime starter Tre'Davious White in the offseason for cap purposes, leaving Benford (who started 14 regular-season games last season) and Rasul Douglas as the likely starters entering the next campaign, though the do-it-all Taron Johnson often sees work as a corner. Buffalo is out of cap space and seems likely to draft a receiver with its first-round pick, so perhaps the only real competition for Benford's job during training camp will come from 2022 first-rounder Kaiir Elam, a…read more

    Published: Sat, Apr 20 at 11:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't suit up vs. Chiefs

    Benford (knee) is out for Sunday's game versus the Chiefs, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford will be unavailable for the divisional round due to a knee injury he sustained during Monday's win versus the Steelers. In his stead, Dane Jackson could see an expanded role Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Jan 19 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another DNP on Thursday

    Benford (knee) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: The second-year cornerback out of Villanova exited Buffalo's wild-card win over the Steelers after suffering a knee injury, and he's now begun the team's week of practice with two consecutive DNPs. Benford will almost certainly carry an injury designation into the weekend unless he's able to practice in full Friday.

    Published: Thu, Jan 18 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as DNP on Wednesday

    Benford (knee) was listed as a nonparticipant in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

    Analysis: Benford injured his knee in Monday's 31-17 wild-card round win over the Steelers. Buffalo will host the Chiefs in the divisional round Sunday, and Benford could still avoid the injury report by returning to practice Thursday or Friday.

    Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy to return

    Benford is considered questionable to return to Monday's wild-card matchup with the Steelers due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: There is no word on the severity of Benford's injury at this time. While he is sidelined, Siran Neal, Dane Jackson, Cam Lewis and Kaiir Elam are candidates to see extra snaps at cornerback.

    Published: Mon, Jan 15 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags interception in win

    Benford recorded a solo tackle, an interception and two pass deflections in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Benford was able to pick off Dak Prescott in the fourth quarter, securing his first interception of the season. The cornerback has produced 40 tackles, eight pass deflections and a forced fumble along with the interception over 12 games in his sophomore campaign with Buffalo.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 9:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Benford (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: The second-year cornerback out of Villanova was limited both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to log a full practice session Friday and is now in line to play this Sunday. Benford has started all eight games he's appeared in for the Bills this season, recording 30 total tackles and five pass deflections.

    Published: Fri, Nov 17 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at Wednesday's walkthrough

    Benford (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Bills' walkthrough practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: It's a step forward for Benford, who was unable to practice last week before sitting out of Monday's loss versus the Broncos. If he can upgrade to full participation Thursday or Friday, he may be able to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

    Published: Wed, Nov 15 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Week 10

    Benford (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Benford was unable to practice all week. The Bills' depth at secondary will be thin with both Benford and Micah Hyde (neck) ruled out for Monday's game. Trade-deadline pickup Rasul Douglas is expected to fill in for Benford as a starting boundary corner while Benford is out of the lineup.

    Published: Sat, Nov 11 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still dealing with injury

    Benford (hamstring) will not practice Thursday, according to head coach Sean McDermott, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to the Bengals and will need at least one more day to recover before returning to practice. With the Bills not playing until Monday against the Broncos, the Villanova product will have an extra day to recover and try to get back out onto the field.

    Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with right leg injury

    Benford sustained a right leg injury during Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford tallied three tackles (two solo) during Sunday's matchup but revealed after the game that he's dealing with a leg issue. He'll be evaluated further Monday to determine the extent of the injury. Per Getzenberg, coach Sean McDermott said after the game that the injury was to Benford's hamstring.

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 9:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for action

    Benford (shoulder) practiced in full all three days this week and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Giants, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford missed last week's game in London against the Jaguars, and his absence -- combined with Tre'Davious White (knee) being out for the season -- was significant, as Calvin Ridley was running all over the field for most of the game. Benford should settle back into a starting spot, with Dane Jackson and Taron Johnson filling out the primary corner coverage.

    Published: Fri, Oct 13 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in full

    Benford (shoulder) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

    Analysis: Benford wasn't able to suit up for Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, but he appears ready to take on the Giants in Week 6. The second-year pro's return will be a notable boon for Buffalo's secondary, especially with Tre'Davious White (Achilles) already out for the season.

    Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out Sunday

    Benford (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

    Analysis: Taron Johnson will occupy his usual role as the Bills' slot corner, but Buffalo will be breaking in two new starters on the outside in Kaiir Elam and Dane Jackson while Benford and Tre'Davious White (Achilles) are sidelined. While Jackson is expected to become a fixture in the starting lineup with White lost for the season, Elam could soon be relegated to a depth role if Benford's injury is a short-term concern, as expected. Before being included on the inactive list, Benford had been listed as…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Benford (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Given that Benford was able to play through the injury in Week 4, he should be considered to be on the 'probable' end of the questionable designation for Sunday. If he sits out though, 2021 first-rounder Kaiir Elam would likely be in line for an expanded role.

    Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Still dealing with injury

    Benford (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford, who suffered the injury during the team's win over the Dolphins on Sunday, was wearing a red non-contact jersey during practice. The second-year pro was labeled as day-to-day by head coach Sean McDermott, so it does seem like there's still a chance the Villanova product will suit up in Week 5 against the Jaguars. However, he'll likely need to shed that non-contact jersey Thursday or Friday.

    Published: Wed, Oct 4 at 12:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Coach calls him day-to-day

    Head coach Sean McDermott said Monday that Benford is currently day-to-day with a shoulder injury, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: Benford hurt his shoulder during Sunday's win against the Dolphins and is now questionable for the upcoming game against the Jaguars. With Tre'Davious White (Achilles) out for the year, Buffalo could be extremely thin at corner if the 23-year-old Benford is unable to play.

    Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 9:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to field

    Benford (shoulder) has returned to Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford underwent an X-ray after taking a hit from Raheem Mostert in the first half. Although the X-ray results are unknown, it would seem that they were negative after Benford took the field on special teams. However, it's worth noting that Dane Jackson is still playing over him at corner.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for X-ray

    Benford (shoulder) is questionable to return Sunday versus the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Benford took a hard hit from Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert, and he's set to undergo an X-ray on his shoulder. Dane Jackson replaced him in Buffalo's secondary.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to start Week 1

    Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday that Benford will start in Monday's game at the Jets, Ryan O'Halloran of The Buffalo News reports.

    Analysis: In a surprising turn of events, the 2022 sixth-round draft pick beat out 2020 seventh-rounder Dane Jackson and 2022 first-rounder Kaiir Elam for the starting cornerback job opposite Tre'Davious White. Whether the starter designation indicates that Benford will be in line for a true full-time role still isn't clear, as both Elam and Jackson played more snaps than Benford in 2022 and could remain involved to some extent.

    Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Restored to active roster

    The Bills activated Benford (oblique) from IR on Friday, Chris Brown of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford has been sidelined on IR since suffering an oblique strain during the Week 12 win over Detroit. The rookie cornerback was then designated to return to practice Dec. 29, and he should now be available to play heading into the regular-season finale versus New England. Benford has recorded 24 tackles and five passes defended, including one interception, across nine games this season, and he'll likely slot back into a primary reserve role alongside cornerbacks Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam.

    Published: Fri, Jan 6 at 9:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    The Bills announced Thursday that Benford (oblique) has been designated for a return to practice from IR.

    Analysis: Benford landed on IR after suffering an oblique injury Thanksgiving versus the Lions, but he's now eligible to retake the field as early as Monday's game against Cincinnati. The rookie sixth-round pick has a 21-day practice window where he can be evaluated without counting against the active roster.

    Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on IR

    Buffalo moved Benford (oblique) to injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Benford suffered an oblique injury Thanksgiving against the Lions and was initially said to be week-to-week. Now that he's been placed on IR, the cornerback will miss at least four games. Prior to the injury, Benford had logged at least 23 defensive snaps in all but one of the contests in which he played this season, and he had totaled 24 tackles (17 solo) and one interception across nine games.

    Published: Sat, Nov 26 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sustains oblique injury

    Benford suffered an oblique injury in Thursday's 28-25 win over the Lions, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford played 32 snaps while tallying four tackles prior to exiting the game. There was no official diagnosis provided, though coach Sean McDermott noted that Benford is week-to-week. That puts his status for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against the Patriots in serious jeopardy.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 8:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nabs first pick

    Benford totaled seven tackles (five solo), three passes defended and one interception in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Benford snagged his first interception of the 2022 season and also set a season high with three passes defended. He's seen his playing time increase dramatically over the last few weeks as part of a banged-up secondary, with his snaps jumping from 37 to 77 in the span of one week.

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 8:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation

    Benford doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Benford will return to action in Week 6 after missing the previous two games due to a hand injury. The rookie sixth-round pick had to battle for a roster spot, but he's been thrust into an expanded role for Buffalo's injury-depleted secondary.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Possibility for Week 6

    Benford, who has missed the past two games with a hand injury, returned to a limited practice Wednesday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford has quickly gone from a sixth-round rookie who had to fight for a spot on the team to a key contributor for an injury-depleted secondary. Fellow rookie Kaiir Elam has played so well that Benford may not be a shared starter when he returns, but he's proven capable enough that he'll see the field plenty for the rest of the season.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains out Sunday

    Benford (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Benford sustained a fractured hand in the Bills' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins and required surgery. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the field, but Kaiir Elam and Cam Lewis will likely see increased run against Pittsburgh.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 8:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will need surgery

    Benford will need surgery to repair the fractured hand he suffered in the team's loss to the Dolphins on Sunday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford is looking at a multi-week absence, although an exact timetable for his return is not yet known. With Dane Jackson's (neck) status still up in the air and Tre'Davious White (knee) certain to miss next week due to his IR status, the Bills are looking thin in the secondary. If Jackson is unable to return Sunday against the Ravens, Ja'Marcus Ingram will likely be looking at extra opportunity.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has fractured hand

    Benford fractured his hand in Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: A timetable for the rookie cornerback's return has yet to be established, but Benford's most likely facing a multi-week absence. Ja'Marcus Ingram took over after Benford got hurt in Miami, and Ingram will likely continue to play a larger role while Benford recovers.

    Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns versus Miami

    Benford (hand) returned for the second half of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Benford lined up for the second half kickoff with his right hand wrapped, though he came back out once the Bills defense took the field. Instead, Ja'Marcus Ingram appears set to step in at cornerback for the remainder of Sunday's contest, per Getzenberg.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits with injury

    Benford (hand) is questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

    Analysis: Benford was expected to step in as one of the Bills' starting cornerbacks with Dane Jackson (neck) ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's contest. With the rookie's status now up in the air as well, expect Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam to work as the team's primary cornerback duo against the Dolphins' talented corps of pass catchers.

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Big test ahead

    With cornerback Dane Jackson ruled out for Sunday with a neck injury, Benford is in line to start at cornerback against the Dolphins, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Technically, Benford has already been starting, as he and fellow rookie Kaiir Elam have been serving as co-starters opposite Jackson while stud corner Tre'Davious White is on IR. However, Benford has gotten more snaps (86 to 65) than Elam. It's a pretty impressive accomplishment for Benford, considering he's a sixth-round rookie out of Villanova while Elam comes with a first-round pedigree. Both players are sure to be involved in plenty of action Sunday trying to stop the Dolphins' dynamic duo…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 23 at 11:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To see action Thursday

    Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said Monday that he'll "mix things up" between rookies Benford and Kaiir Elam in Thursday's opener against the Rams, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: Benford did well just to make the team as a sixth-round rookie, and now he's moved himself into at least a substitutional role for a strong Buffalo defense. Starter Tre'Davious White (knee) is out for at least the first four games while Dane Jackson has apparently won the other corner spot. Elam is the highly prized rookie as the team's top 2022 pick, but Benford also had a strong summer and has earned a right to show what he can do as the regular season unfolds.

    Published: Mon, Sep 5 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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