Makai Lemon or Nico Collins?

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: Nico Collins
  • Rest of season: Nico Collins — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Nico Collins

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Makai LemonNico Collins
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 7 rank Nico Collins ahead
WR41#26–#48WR14#13–#18edge
Week 9WR36#30–#45WR12#11–#15edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.415.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #78 overall26 #29 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+13 ranks · +146 val-10 ranks · -949 val
Rostered65%99%
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 Nico Collins?
Nico Collins. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Nico Collins at WR12 (range #11–#15). Projections: 8.4 vs 15.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Nico Collins?
Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Nico Collins WR14 (range #13–#18). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Makai Lemon for Nico Collins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Nico Collins #29, so Nico Collins 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.