Raiders WR Malik Benson getting first team reps

Aug 17, 2026

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said Sunday that he’s liking what he’s seeing from Malik Benson, whether it’s building a rapport with fellow rookie Fernando Mendoza, or getting reps with the first-string offense quarterbacked by Kirk Cousins.

“Time on task helps everybody get better,” Kubiak said. “Malik has jumped in there with the ones at times, he’s earned those reps, but he’s got to stay humble and stay hungry.”

Fantasy Impact:

Benson is a familiar named in the dynasty community where he was a later-round prospect. He has always had the talent, but it didn't really transition in college. The story went on to say after playing two years of junior college football at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, Benson was viewed as the No. 1 junior college prospect in the country in 2023. He committed to Alabama, but after catching just 13 passes in 14 games there, he transferred to Florida State in 2024. After one season with the Seminoles, Benson transferred again, finishing his college career at Oregon in 2025. Overall, Benson caught 81 passes for 1,192 yards and eight touchdowns in three years in the NCAA. The Raiders WR group doesn't have any household names, so it could be a pretty open competition. Benson is worth keeping an eye on.

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Jeremiyah Love unlikely to play again during preseason, team hopeful for Week 1 return

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 8:11 PM EDT

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love is unlikely to play again this preseason as he recovers from a high ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact:

The initial thought was that Love would miss this coming week and be re-evaluated. The Cardinals are now hoping he can return for their regular-season opener September 13 against the Chargers. Love suffered the injury during Thursday's preseason game against the Raiders. The Cardinals need to be very cautious with the back they just spent the No. 3 overall pick on in April's draft. Love is being drafted in the third round, on average.

Kyle Monangai leaves practice Sunday with knee injury

Brad Biggs

yesterday · 6:04 PM EDT

Bears RB Kyle Monangai left practice early Sunday with an apparent knee injury.

Update: Monangai is expected to be "fine", per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact:

Monangai got tangled up with DT Grady Jarrett, who reportedly tackled Monangai from behind and tried to hold up in time as this was a non-padded practice. The two players both went to the ground. Monangai was able to walk off the field, albeit gingerly. We'll wait for more updates. Monangai is expected to share the workload with D'Andre Swift. The Bears also have Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown and Salved Ahmed on the depth chart.

ESPN’s DiRocco: Parker Washington becoming Trevor Lawrence’s favorite target

Michael DiRocco, ESPN

yesterday · 1:26 PM EDT

ESPN’s Jaguars beat writer Michael DiRocco believes Parker Washington has been the favorite target for quarterback Trevor Lawrence thus far in training camp.

Fantasy Impact:

DiRocco notes Washington has consistently beaten the Jaguars’ top cornerbacks in 1-on-1 drills and believes he has established himself as the No. 1 wide receiver in Jacksonville. That sound you hear is the Parker Washington train beginning to take off. His value is continuing to grow and he may not be as much of a sleeper anymore as more and more people catch on to his potential. Washington had three 100-yard games in the last four weeks of the season, including the playoff loss to the Bills.