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Should I start Luke Schoonmaker or Malik Benson this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Malik Benson

Week 7 ยท Standard

Malik Benson averaged 1.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 0.3 for Luke Schoonmaker. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.

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Malik Benson
Projection breakdown

Luke Schoonmaker

Fortified0.4
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Luke Schoonmaker faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.3 fantasy points.

Malik Benson

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.8
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Malik Benson faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Malik Benson projects for 0.6 points in standard scoring, 0.2 more than Luke Schoonmaker. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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