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Benson Rising as Mendoza's New Target | Las Vegas Raiders News
The Raiders are betting big on Malik Benson to unlock quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s elite back-shoulder game, turning him into the team’s go-to target. With Mendoza struggling in preseason—most notably throwing a pick-six against the Texans—Benson’s rising skillset and deep playbook mastery are becoming crucial. Once a deep threat, he’s now mastering intermediate routes, earning praise from teammate Eric Stokes who says Benson is destined to be a cornerstone of the offense. As the wide receiver corps faces scrutiny for lacking star power, Benson’s development could be the missing piece that…
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