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Sixth-round draft pick Malik Benson has been the Cinderella story of camp. However, down the preseason's home stretch, he has begun to waver against unfamiliar competition.

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Benson's preseason momentum faded against stronger competition.

Sixth-round draft pick Malik Benson emerged as the 'Cinderella story of camp' early in preseason, but his production has declined as competition increased. Against the Houston Texans, he struggled with catch-point disruptors and drops, though he did make a nice sideline grab against San Francisco. His performance has downshifted as his competition has increased.

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Benson faded late preseason; production down against stronger competition.

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Benson must bounce back from two-drop game to stay on 53-man roster.

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2 interesting things from @ryanmcfadden_ 1) Mike Washington will be relied upon - of course the caveat of the Jeanty injury, but I do think Jeanty h...

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Jack Bech is the slot WR for the Raiders per @theleviedwards Take: The problem is that Brock Bowers is probably their actual slot player and the tea...

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ICYMI We were joined by @ryanmcfadden_ and talked all things Raiders From Mendoza to Washington to Benson, we covered it all Speaking of, here's wha...

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Malik Benson secures backup WR spot on Raiders' 53-man roster.

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