Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 12/3/18 3:29 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin caught both of his targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the 33-30 win over the Steelers on Sunday. He also carried the ball for a yard.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin's touchdown accounted for all of his yardage, as the speedy receiver broke free for a 46-yard touchdown after burning single coverage. The return of Tyrell Williams (quadriceps) relegated Benjamin to the fourth receiving option, but his speed has quietly made him slip into the rotation more as of late. It would be difficult to recommend starting Benjamin for fantasy purposes, but his presence has been undeniably positive for an offense that has seemingly only gotten better as the year has progressed.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Tue 11/27/18 1:20 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin caught all three of his targets for 47 yards in the win Sunday over the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin had played in 50 total offensive snaps the previous three weeks combined, but saw 44 on Sunday as a direct result of Tyrell Williams' quadriceps injury, which nearly kept him off the field entirely despite being cleared for the contest. The speedy receiver simply doesn't receive enough looks currently to be a consistent fantasy option, but Benjamin would stand to benefit greatly if Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams or Mike Williams were to miss substantial time.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 11/19/18 8:09 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin did not record a catch during the 23-22 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin did see three targets, but the 29-year-old was unable to corral any of them. It's difficult to suggest Benjamin should be used in fantasy format at this point, as he's caught or carried the ball six times in six games this season.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 11/12/18 2:54 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin took a carry for negative two yards in the 20-6 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin has played in just 31 offensive snaps over the past two weeks as the speedy receiver has largely been used as a decoy in the passing game. A potentially difficult matchup against the Broncos next week won't make Benjamin an attractive fantasy option any time soon.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Tue 11/6/18 11:50 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin lost two yards on a carry and was unable to haul in his lone target during Sunday's 25-17 win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin has been hobbled for much of the season with a foot issue and it looks as if the Chargers offense has passed him by. After five targets in Week 1, he has just three total targets in his three outings since. He has a favorable matchup Sunday against an Oakland defense ranked in the bottom 10 of the league at 263 passing yards per game, but he's unlikely to get the targets necessary to take advantage of it.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Mon 10/22/18 11:48 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Sunday was Benjamin's first action since Week 4, and just the third time the speedy wide receiver has been active all season thanks to a foot injury. It was clear the Chargers wanted to ease the 28-year-old back into game shape, as Benjamin played in just five offensive snaps. With a Week 8 bye on tap next, it'll be interesting to see where Benjamin sits on the depth chart when he's fully healthy, as the likes of Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Mike Williams have all excelled at different junctions of the season.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Sun 10/21/18 8:06 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans in London.
EDGE Analysis
He'll dress for just the third time all season and for the first time since Week 4 after taking part in practice through the week, twice in a limited capacity and once as a full participant. The missed game action has at least temporarily stunted Benjamin's hopes of moving up the depth chart, as he enters Sunday's contest as the Chargers' clear No. 4 wideout behind Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Mike Williams. With that in mind, it's not expected Benjamin will get much work in for the two- and three-wideout formations the Chargers typically favor.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Fri 10/19/18 11:23 AM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans in London, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Inactive for four of the past five games, Benjamin seemingly has a shot to return after managing limited practice participation throughout the week. He may come down to a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 9:30 AM ET kickoff, likely filling a role as the Chargers' top punt returner and No. 4 wide receiver if he's able to play.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Thu 10/18/18 12:10 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (foot) was a limited participant in Sunday's game against the Titans.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin has been inactive for four of the Chargers' last five games, so he may need to turn in a full session Friday for the team to feel optimistic about his chances of playing Sunday against the Titans in London. Even if he's cleared to suit up in Week 7, Benjamin will likely draw fewer snaps than fellow wideouts Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Mike Williams, thereby capping his fantasy upside.
Travis Benjamin WR FA Wed 10/17/18 12:36 PM
Travis Benjamin
WR FA
Benjamin (foot) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Benjamin thus has a shot to play against the Titans in London this weekend, but if he does return to the mix in Week 7, he'll rejoin a crowded Chargers wideout corps that also includes Keenan Allen, Tyrell Williams and Mike Williams.