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 Lemon — 4 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 Meyers | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Jakobi Meyers ahead · 4 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR48#46–#51 | WR40#36–#49edge |
| Week 3 | WR41#38–#50edge | WR65#59–#69 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 10.0edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overall | 8 #114 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -71 val | -5 ranks · -33 val |
| Rostered | 67% | 70% |
| Bye | 7 | 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 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.