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 transforms the Raiders’ future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ca8adc73a18a9bd