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 Tate — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Carnell Tate
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Carnell Tate | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 0 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR37#32–#45edge | WR40#36–#49 |
| Week 3 | WR45#44–#48edge | WR65#59–#69 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.9edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #67 overalledge | 8 #114 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -72 val | -5 ranks · -33 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 70% |
| Bye | 9 | 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, 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.