Makai Lemon or Rachaad White?
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: Rachaad White
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
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| Makai Lemon | Rachaad White | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 0 rank Rachaad White ahead | #81#77–#83edge | #121#96–#144 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX76#66–#89 | FLX61#47–#69edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.4 | 11.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #78 overalledge | 7 #122 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +13 ranks · +146 val | +38 ranks · +165 val |
| Rostered | 65% | 76% |
| Bye | 10 | 7 |
| 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 9, Makai Lemon or Rachaad White?
- Rachaad White. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Rachaad White at RB25 (range #21–#27); on the flex board it is #76 vs #61. Projections: 8.4 vs 11.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Rachaad White?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Rachaad White RB33 (range #28–#46). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Makai Lemon for Rachaad White?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Rachaad White #122, 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.