Fantasy Upside
As Bleacher Report recently noted, Benjamin is a dangerous weapon due to his speed and elusiveness. B/R went on to explain the Chargers use a variety of ways to get the ball into his hands as they move him all around the field (including return work). His hands are just OK, but he tracks the deep ball very well. “He's a unique weapon,” the report continued, “and his best plays make one wonder why he never became a more complete receiver.”
Fantasy Downside
Benjamin, who opened camp wearing a red, no-contact jersey, has been fielding punts at practice and does not appear to be hampered by the shoulder injury despite the hands-off status, according to the team's official website. Beyond that, Benjamin's limited role in the offense makes it hard to predict his productive games.
2018 Bottom Line
According to CBSSports.com, given the 28-year-old has retained his trademark speed, Benjamin seems likely to reprise his role from last season in which he acted as a deep threat, opening up intermediary routes for Keenan Allen and Tyrell Williams. "While that role is an important facet to this offense," the CBS report added, "it likely won't yield a consistent amount of fantasy points, especially considering 2017 first-round pick Mike Williams continues to assert himself in training camp." His role and the unpredictable production make him a much better best-ball than season-long prospect.
