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 Raymond | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 8 experts rank Kalif Raymond ahead · 6 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR63#48–#72 | WR51#45–#57edge |
| Week 5 | WR48#37–#58 | WR49#37–#58 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 8.0 | 9.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #148 overall | 9 #95 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +234 ranks · +358 val | +19 ranks · +144 val |
| Rostered | 33% | 60% |
| Bye | 10 | 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 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.