Kalif Raymond or Makai Lemon?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 6 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Makai Lemon

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Kalif RaymondMakai Lemon
Rest of season
2 of 8 experts rank Kalif Raymond ahead · 6 rank Makai Lemon ahead
WR63#48–#72WR51#45–#57edge
Week 5WR48#37–#58WR49#37–#58
Week 5 projection (PPR)8.09.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #148 overall9 #95 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+234 ranks · +358 val+19 ranks · +144 val
Rostered33%60%
Bye1010
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 5, Kalif Raymond or Makai Lemon?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Kalif Raymond is WR48 (range #37–#58) and Makai Lemon is WR49 (range #37–#58) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Kalif Raymond or Makai Lemon?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Kalif Raymond WR63 (range #48–#72) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Kalif Raymond for Makai Lemon?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kalif Raymond is ranked #148 overall and Makai Lemon #95, 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.