Dontayvion Wicks or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Makai Lemon
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Dontayvion Wicks | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead · 7 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR62#50–#69 | WR41#26–#48edge |
| Week 9 | WR89#55–#107 | WR36#30–#45edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 2.2 | 8.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #138 overall | 11 #78 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -23 ranks · -121 val | +13 ranks · +146 val |
| Rostered | 15% | 65% |
| Bye | 10 | 10 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.0326% 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 9, Dontayvion Wicks or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Dontayvion Wicks at WR89 (range #55–#107) and Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45). Projections: 2.2 vs 8.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dontayvion Wicks or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Dontayvion Wicks WR62 (range #50–#69) vs Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dontayvion Wicks for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dontayvion Wicks is ranked #138 overall and Makai Lemon #78, 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.