Malik Benson Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 195 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.2
- Pos rank
- WR107
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Patriots, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 14th vs. WRs, neutral
Malik Benson Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR107 · Poor
Scoring rate
0.2 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 36.0 | 36.0 | 0% |
Malik Benson's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: four busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,0.0,WR146
- Week 3, Win,at NO,0.0,WR149
- Week 4, Loss,vs KC,0.0,WR146
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,NeutralPatriots vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,NeutralRams vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Malik Benson?
Benson is averaging 0.2 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 1 catches for 6 yards and 0 TD on 4 targets. That ranks WR107, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 25.0% of his targets at 1.5 yards per target. His quarterback has been Kirk Cousins.
His best week was WR106 in Week 1 against the Dolphins (0.8 points); his worst, WR149 in Week 3 at the Saints (0.0). One favorable matchup is ahead: the Bills (4th vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Benson ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Malik Benson 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Dolphins | W 27–13 | 0.8 | WR106 |
| 2 | @ Chargers | W 26–14 | 0.0 | WR146 |
| 3 | @ Saints | W 35–27 | 0.0 | WR149 |
| 4 | vs Chiefs | L 27–30 | 0.0 | WR146 |
| Total | 3–1 | 0.8 | WR107 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LV | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | - |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
His deep speed offers a field-stretching role if he earns playing time, but speed alone rarely translates to fantasy production without target volume, and the depth chart does not project him for any. With nothing to model statistically, Benson is a camp watch and deep-dynasty speculative stash, not a redraft asset. He needs injuries ahead of him and a defined role to matter. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Malik Benson Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik Benson in Week 5?
Malik Benson is depth in most leagues for Week 5 at the Patriots, as the WR107 in PPR points per game this season (0.2 a game). The Patriots rank 14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Benson.
How many fantasy points is Malik Benson averaging in 2026?
Malik Benson is averaging 0.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.8 points across 4 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Malik Benson rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik Benson ranks WR107 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR156 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malik Benson worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Malik Benson is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Malik Benson's fantasy football role?
Malik Benson is WR2 on the Raiders depth chart. He is averaging 1.0 targets a game, on 9% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Malik Benson's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik Benson's next three games are Week 5 at the Patriots (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 vs. the Bills (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Rams (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Malik Benson been in fantasy football this season?
Malik Benson has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 4. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.4 points around his 0.2-point average.
What is Malik Benson's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malik Benson's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 2, WR146) and his ceiling 0.8 (Week 1, WR106). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Benson's full game log.
Malik Benson 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 1
- 4 Targets
- Rec yards
- 6
- 6.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 25.0%
- Rushing
- −8 · 0 TD
- 1 Att · −8.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 0.8
- Position rank
- WR107
0.8 Best Week 1 vs MIA0.0 Worst Week 4 vs KC
Malik Benson Receiving Stats
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | |
| Yards per target | 1.5- |
| Fantasy points per target | −0.05- |
| YAC per reception | 7.0- |
| Catch rate | 25.0%- |
| Usage | |
| Target share | 2.9%- |
| Snap share | 9.3%- |
| Air-yards share | 7.9%- |
| Red-zone targets | 0- |
| Style | |
| Average depth of target | 24.5- |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 1.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.2
Fantasy PPG
WR107
Fantasy finish
1.0
Targets/g
2
Rec yds/g
Malik Benson career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | -8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | WR107 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | -8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.2
Career PPG
4 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Benson has averaged 0.2 fantasy points per game over 4 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Benson's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 6Rec yards2026
- 0.8Fantasy pts2026
- 6Career rec yds2026–2026
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Malik Benson Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Malik Benson have in 2026?
Malik Benson has 0.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.2 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR156 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Malik Benson have this season?
Malik Benson has 6 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 4 targets. His high was 6 yards, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receptions does Malik Benson have this season?
Malik Benson has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, on 4 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many targets does Malik Benson have this season?
Malik Benson has drawn 4 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 25% of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 1 against the Dolphins.
How many receiving touchdowns does Malik Benson have this season?
Malik Benson has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Malik Benson averaging?
Malik Benson is averaging 1.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 6 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is Malik Benson averaging?
Malik Benson is averaging 6.0 yards per reception in 2026, 6 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Malik Benson played in 2026?
Malik Benson has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Malik Benson's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 4 games, Malik Benson has 1 catches for 6 yards and no touchdowns, for 0.8 PPR fantasy points (0.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik Benson have in his career?
Malik Benson has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 4 games.
How many career receiving yards does Malik Benson have?
Malik Benson has 6 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 1 catches.
Malik Benson Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.2
Targets/g
1.0
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
1.5
Yds/rec
6.0
Across 4 games in 2026, Malik Benson has averaged 1.0 targets, 0.3 receptions and 0.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Benson has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against MIA (0.8 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LAC (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA30th | W 27-13 | 0.8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 | 1 | -8 | 0 | WR106 |
Week 1 · MIA · W 27-13 · 0.8 pts
How the 0.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC19th | W 26-14 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR146 |
Week 2 · LAC · W 26-14 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | NO17th | W 35-27 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR149 |
Week 3 · NO · W 35-27 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | KC31st | L 27-30 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR146 |
Week 4 · KC · L 27-30 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All four weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR107 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR106 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Kansas City
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by New Orleans
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by the Chargers
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Miami
1/2, 6 yds. 1 carry, -8 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets
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Malik Benson Game Log FAQ
How did Malik Benson do in his last game?
Malik Benson scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 4 against the Chiefs, a 30–27 loss, a WR146 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik Benson score in his last game?
Malik Benson scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Chiefs, a WR146 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.2.
How many receiving yards did Malik Benson have in his last game?
Malik Benson had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 4 against the Chiefs, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Malik Benson score in his last game?
Malik Benson did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Chiefs; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Malik Benson have in his last game?
Malik Benson caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 4 against the Chiefs.
What were Malik Benson's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 at the Saints, a 35–27 win, Malik Benson caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR149 finish.
What was Malik Benson's best game this season?
Malik Benson's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Dolphins: 0.8 PPR points, a WR106 finish. He caught 1 of 2 targets for 6 yards, and ran for -8 yards.
What was Malik Benson's worst game this season?
Malik Benson's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 against the Chiefs: 0.0 PPR points, a WR146 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Malik Benson scored a touchdown in this season?
Malik Benson has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 4 games this season.
Malik Benson Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR107 at 0.2 PPR points per game.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Bills in Week 6 (4th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Benson lands in Las Vegas as a vertical-speed receiver with no NFL advanced stats on record, slotted as the No. 2 on the right side behind Tre Tucker. The pecking order ahead of him is steep: Jack Bech, Dont'e Thornton and slot man Jalen Nailor all compete for outside and underneath snaps, while Kirk Cousins funnels heavy volume to elite tight end Brock Bowers and back Ashton Jeanty in the passing game. That leaves precious few targets for a fourth or fifth option.
His deep speed offers a field-stretching role if he earns playing time, but speed alone rarely translates to fantasy production without target volume, and the depth chart does not project him for any. With nothing to model statistically, Benson is a camp watch and deep-dynasty speculative stash, not a redraft asset. He needs injuries ahead of him and a defined role to matter. For 2026, leave him on the waiver wire in all standard formats.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 NE, 14thWk 6 BUF, 4thWk 7 LAR, 18thWk 8 NYJ, 20th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
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Malik Benson Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Malik Benson's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik Benson projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Malik Benson's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik Benson is the WR107 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Malik Benson's projected role going forward?
Malik Benson is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Malik Benson get more targets?
Malik Benson's targets are holding steady: 0.5 a game over his last two games against 1.0 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Malik Benson's fantasy football upside?
Malik Benson's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.8 PPR points (Week 1, WR106) and the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
How difficult is Malik Benson's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Malik Benson News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Benson struggles vs. Kansas City
0.0 FPTS · WR146
Fantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
SC Takeaway
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 1.3 in his other games.
Season Timeline
Week 3Sep 27W 35–27 @ NO
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Benson struggles at New Orleans
0.0 FPTS · WR149≈ season average
0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
The Saints kept Benson out of the end zone and under his average.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Benson struggles at Los Angeles
0.0 FPTS · WR146≈ season average
0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
The Chargers kept Benson out of the end zone and under his average.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Positive. SolidVolume boost
Benson struggles vs. Miami
0.8 FPTS · WR106↑ 0.6 above season average
1 REC · 6 YDS · 2 TGT
Volume drove it: 2 targets produced a WR106 finish.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Raiders Teammates News
Updates on Benson's quarterback and target competition.
- Brock Bowers: Scores again in Week 4 loss (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Bowers: Set to play through illness (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Bowers: In line to play Sunday (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Bowers: Practicing again Thursday (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Bowers: Listed as limited participant (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Brock Bowers: Practicing Wednesday (opens in new tab)Brock Bowers, TE. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Raiders
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Malik Benson News FAQ
What is the latest news on Malik Benson?
The latest Benson update, from October 4: Benson struggles vs. Kansas City. Benson caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 30–27 loss vs. Kansas City.
How does the latest Malik Benson news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR146 finish, right at his 0.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Malik Benson Bio
Malik Benson is a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 19. Born October 17, 2002, in Lansing, KS, he attended Lansing and played college football at Hutchinson CC, Alabama, Florida State and then Oregon.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Benson in round 6, pick 195, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 4 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 1 passes for 6 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2026–present
Selected in round 6, pick 195, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.
College: Hutchinson CC, Alabama, Florida State, Oregon
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 6, pick 195.
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About Malik Benson: Bio FAQ
How old is Malik Benson?
Malik Benson is 23 years old. He was born on October 17, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Malik Benson?
Malik Benson is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 195 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Malik Benson weigh?
Malik Benson weighs 195 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Malik Benson wear?
Malik Benson wears number 19 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Malik Benson play?
Malik Benson plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 19. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Malik Benson play for?
Malik Benson plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Raiders since 2026.
Where did Malik Benson go to college?
Malik Benson played college football at Oregon, after attending Lansing (KS).
Where is Malik Benson from?
Malik Benson went to high school in Kansas, at Lansing, before playing college football at Oregon.
When is Malik Benson's birthday?
Malik Benson's birthday is October 17. He was born on October 17, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Malik Benson been in the NFL?
Malik Benson is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malik Benson played for?
Malik Benson has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Malik Benson enter the NFL?
Malik Benson entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.