Who should I start in Week 9, Alec Pierce or Makai Lemon?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Makai Lemon on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Makai Lemon?

Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR72 (range #48–#85) vs Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alec Pierce for Makai Lemon?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #172 overall and Makai Lemon #78, so Makai Lemon carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Alec Pierce or Makai Lemon?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Makai Lemon

Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.

	Alec Pierce	Makai Lemon
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 7 rank Makai Lemon ahead	WR72#48–#85	WR41#26–#48edge
Week 9	—	WR36#30–#45
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	8.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #172 overall	11 #78 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-44 ranks · -169 val	+13 ranks · +146 val
Rostered	59%	65%
Bye	13	10
Status	IR	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Alec Pierce or Makai Lemon?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Makai Lemon on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Makai Lemon?: Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR72 (range #48–#85) vs Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Makai Lemon?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #172 overall and Makai Lemon #78, so Makai Lemon carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.