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Malik Benson
WR · LVStats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
vs LARSun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Malik Benson or Reggie Virgil this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)
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Start Malik Benson
Week 7 · Half-PPR
The available paired forecasts favor Malik Benson after combining their estimates. The saved inputs do not isolate a stronger football-specific advantage, so treat this as a narrow research lean.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs LARTHE ALTERNATIVE
Reggie Virgil
WR · ARIStats & schedule ›0.3FF projected
↑ +0.3 vs ESPN
vs DENSun 4:05 PM ET
Malik Benson
FF0.8 FP
Boosted Trees0.8 FP
Workload1.1 FP
Monte Carlo1.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.4 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 0.9 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Mike Washington Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.3 targets per game.
Reggie Virgil
FF0.3 FP
Boosted Trees-0.1 FP
Workload1.1 FP
Monte Carlo1.1 FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.9 FP.
- The DEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 1.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Carson Beck; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 2 recorded games: 2.5 targets per game.
Malik Benson
Fortified0.8
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.6
FantasyPros—
Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Reggie Virgil
Fortified0.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.3
FantasyPros—
Reggie Virgil faces DEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
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