Deebo Samuel Sr. or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Deebo Samuel Sr.
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 7 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 4 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR55#39–#76 | WR51#43–#61edge |
| Week 7 | WR31#30–#31edge | WR52#47–#59 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 5.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overall | 9 #91 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +20 ranks · +106 val | +23 ranks · +181 val |
| Rostered | 72% | 53% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.08117% 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 7, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Makai Lemon?
- Deebo Samuel Sr.. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR31 (range #30–#31) and Makai Lemon at WR52 (range #47–#59). Projections: 0.0 vs 5.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR55 (range #39–#76) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #43–#61). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #116 overall and Makai Lemon #91, 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.