
Should I start Malik Benson or Marlin Klein this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
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 Marlin Klein. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated ยท Standard

RESEARCH PICK

0.6FF projected
โ -0.1 vs ESPN
Sun 4:25 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Marlin Klein
TE ยท HOUStats & schedule โบ0.5FF projected
โ +0.5 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
Malik Benson
FF0.6 FP
Boosted Trees0.9 FP
Workload0.8 FP
Monte Carlo0.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 0.2 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- 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.
Marlin Klein
FF0.5 FP
Boosted Trees0.6 FP
Workloadโ FP
Monte Carloโ FP
- Last 3 recorded games: 0.3 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
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%.
Marlin Klein
Fortified0.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.0
FantasyProsโ
Marlin Klein faces NYG in Week 7.
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