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

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Carnell TateMakai Lemon
Rest of season
6 of 6 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 0 rank Makai Lemon ahead
WR33#29–#38edgeWR51#45–#57
Week 5WR26#17–#33edgeWR49#37–#58
Week 5 projection (PPR)12.1edge9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)13 #65 overalledge9 #95 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+2 ranks · +35 val+19 ranks · +144 val
Rostered90%60%
Bye910
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Back) · -- → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.95% to playNo 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.