Jakobi Meyers 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: Jakobi Meyers
  • Rest of season: Makai Lemon4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Jakobi MeyersMakai Lemon
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Jakobi Meyers ahead · 4 rank Makai Lemon ahead
WR48#46–#51WR40#36–#49edge
Week 3WR41#38–#50edgeWR65#59–#69
Week 3 projection (PPR)10.0edge8.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #113 overall8 #114 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-10 ranks · -71 val-5 ranks · -33 val
Rostered67%70%
Bye710
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, Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon?
Jakobi Meyers. This week's consensus has Jakobi Meyers at WR41 (range #38–#50) and Makai Lemon at WR65 (range #59–#69). Projections: 10.0 vs 8.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jakobi Meyers or Makai Lemon?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Jakobi Meyers WR48 (range #46–#51) vs Makai Lemon WR40 (range #36–#49). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jakobi Meyers for Makai Lemon?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jakobi Meyers is ranked #113 overall and Makai Lemon #114, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.