Makai Lemon or Ryan Flournoy?

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: Makai Lemon
  • Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 7 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Makai Lemon

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Makai LemonRyan Flournoy
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 1 rank Ryan Flournoy ahead
WR51#45–#57edgeWR72#66–#81
Week 5WR49#37–#58edgeWR52#46–#58
Week 5 projection (PPR)9.08.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #95 overalledge5 #183 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+19 ranks · +144 val-6 ranks · -16 val
Rostered60%7%
Bye1014
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 5, Makai Lemon or Ryan Flournoy?
Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR49 (range #37–#58) and Ryan Flournoy at WR52 (range #46–#58). Projections: 9.0 vs 8.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Ryan Flournoy?
Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57) vs Ryan Flournoy WR72 (range #66–#81). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Makai Lemon for Ryan Flournoy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #95 overall and Ryan Flournoy #183, 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.