Makai Lemon or Malachi Fields?

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

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Makai LemonMalachi Fields
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 0 rank Malachi Fields ahead
WR41#26–#48edgeWR69#62–#88
Week 9WR36#30–#45edgeWR58#55–#62
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.4edge7.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #78 overalledge6 #147 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+13 ranks · +146 val+27 ranks · +90 val
Rostered65%10%
Bye108
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 9, Makai Lemon or Malachi Fields?
Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Malachi Fields at WR58 (range #55–#62). Projections: 8.4 vs 7.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Malachi Fields?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Makai Lemon for Malachi Fields?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Malachi Fields #147, 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.