Denzel Boston 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: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Makai Lemon2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Makai Lemon

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Denzel BostonMakai Lemon
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 2 rank Makai Lemon ahead
WR41#34–#51WR40#36–#49edge
Week 3WR46#39–#52edgeWR65#59–#69
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.7edge8.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #145 overall8 #114 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -4 val-5 ranks · -33 val
Rostered36%70%
Bye1110
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Denzel Boston or Makai Lemon?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR46 (range #39–#52) and Makai Lemon at WR65 (range #59–#69). Projections: 9.7 vs 8.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Makai Lemon?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR41 (range #34–#51) vs Makai Lemon WR40 (range #36–#49). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Denzel Boston for Makai Lemon?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #145 overall and Makai Lemon #114, 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.