Carnell Tate 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: Carnell Tate
  • Rest of season: Carnell Tate4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Carnell Tate

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Carnell TateMakai Lemon
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 0 rank Makai Lemon ahead
WR37#32–#45edgeWR40#36–#49
Week 3WR45#44–#48edgeWR65#59–#69
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.9edge8.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)12 #67 overalledge8 #114 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-4 ranks · -72 val-5 ranks · -33 val
Rostered90%70%
Bye910
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon?
Carnell Tate. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR45 (range #44–#48) and Makai Lemon at WR65 (range #59–#69). Projections: 9.9 vs 8.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon?
Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR37 (range #32–#45) vs Makai Lemon WR40 (range #36–#49). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Carnell Tate for Makai Lemon?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #67 overall and Makai Lemon #114, so Carnell Tate 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.