Brian Thomas Jr. or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brian Thomas Jr.
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 2 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR46#34–#55 | WR40#36–#49edge |
| Week 3 | WR52#45–#54edge | WR65#59–#69 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.7edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overalledge | 8 #114 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -8 ranks · -109 val | -5 ranks · -33 val |
| Rostered | 84% | 70% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 3, Brian Thomas Jr. or Makai Lemon?
- Brian Thomas Jr.. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR52 (range #45–#54) and Makai Lemon at WR65 (range #59–#69). Projections: 9.7 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR46 (range #34–#55) vs Makai Lemon WR40 (range #36–#49). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #80 overall and Makai Lemon #114, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.