Malik Benson vs Tez Johnson
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tez Johnson- Experts agree: consensus rank 344 vs 345
- More points per game: 5.0 vs 0.3
- More opportunity: 34% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Malik Benson and Tez Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Tez Johnson holds the edge in expert consensus (WR119 to WR120). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Malik Benson at 61 PPR points (3.6 per game) versus Tez Johnson at 38.
Last season Tez Johnson carried the heavier workload (34% snap share, 18 touches to Malik Benson's 10), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Tez Johnson is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Benson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Benson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 61 | 38 |
| Points / game | 0.3 | 5.0 |
| Games played | 7 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #345 | #344 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR128 | WR72 |
| Snap share | 12% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
| Age | 24 | 24 |
| Bye week | 13 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Malik Benson or Tez Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Malik Benson or Tez Johnson in 2026?
Tez Johnson is a clear call over Malik Benson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Malik Benson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Malik Benson carries the higher 2026 projection at 61 PPR points (3.6 per game), compared with 38 for Tez Johnson.
Who is ranked higher, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Tez Johnson (WR119) ahead of Malik Benson (WR120) for 2026.
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