Makai Lemon or Malik Washington?

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: Malik Washington
  • Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Makai Lemon

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

Makai LemonMalik Washington
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 1 rank Malik Washington ahead
WR41#26–#48edgeWR53#37–#72
Week 9WR36#30–#45WR34#27–#37edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.410.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #78 overalledge7 #116 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+13 ranks · +146 val+26 ranks · +133 val
Rostered65%52%
Bye106
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 Malik Washington?
Malik Washington. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 8.4 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Malik Washington?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Makai Lemon for Malik Washington?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.