Chris Bell 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 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Makai Lemon
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Chris Bell | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Chris Bell ahead · 7 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR65#59–#76 | WR51#45–#57edge |
| Week 5 | WR49#45–#54 | WR49#37–#58edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 7.9 | 9.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #153 overall | 9 #95 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +52 ranks · +142 val | +19 ranks · +144 val |
| Rostered | 7% | 60% |
| Bye | 6 | 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 5, Chris Bell or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Chris Bell at WR49 (range #45–#54) and Makai Lemon at WR49 (range #37–#58). Projections: 7.9 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Bell or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Bell WR65 (range #59–#76) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chris Bell for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Bell is ranked #153 overall and Makai Lemon #95, so Makai Lemon 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.