Malik Benson
WR · Las Vegas Raiders
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Sat, Oct 31, 9:38 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
There is no stored projection for this player and period. Recent game averages below are not a substitute forecast.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Malik Benson has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at New York Jets. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
Targets per game averaged 1.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 0.7. These are past results, not a workload forecast. Catches per game averaged 0.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. The preceding three recorded games averaged 0.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
NYJ
New York Jets
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
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Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
1.7n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +1 against the preceding three games.
0.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +0.3 against the preceding three games.
2.0n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 6, 5. Change +2 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 6, 5 / 1.7 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 0.7 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 6, 5 / 0.3 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 0.0 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 6, 5 / 2.0 (3 recorded) | 4, 3, 2 / 0.0 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
There are not two comparable player identities in this roster view.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Carter Runyon | Out | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Glaze | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Eric Stokes | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Foley Fatukasi | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ian Thomas | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jack Bech | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| Jackson Powers-Johnson | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Kwity Paye | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Johnson | Out | Did Not Participate In Practice | Stinger | Observation time is not available. |
| Quay Walker | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Benson | Offense | WR | 5 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
0.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
0.3
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
0.3
PPR average · 7 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | LA | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 6 | BUF | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | NE | 1.6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | KC | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | NO | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | LAC | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | MIA | 0.8 | 0 | -8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
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