Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Carnell Tate
- Rest of season: Carnell Tate — 6 of 6 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 6 of 6 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 0 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR33#29–#38edge | WR51#45–#57 |
| Week 5 | WR26#17–#33edge | WR49#37–#58 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.1edge | 9.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #65 overalledge | 9 #95 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +2 ranks · +35 val | +19 ranks · +144 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 60% |
| Bye | 9 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Back) · -- → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.95% to play | 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 5, Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon?
- Carnell Tate. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR26 (range #17–#33) and Makai Lemon at WR49 (range #37–#58). Projections: 12.1 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or Makai Lemon?
- Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR33 (range #29–#38) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57). 6 of 6 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 #65 overall and Makai Lemon #95, 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.