Makai Lemon or Tony Pollard?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tony Pollard
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Makai Lemon | Tony Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 8 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 3 rank Tony Pollard ahead | #96#87–#117edge | #108#69–#149 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX112#80–#131 | FLX54#44–#87edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 6.5 | 11.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #86 overalledge | 8 #109 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +28 ranks · +233 val | -26 ranks · -233 val |
| Rostered | 51% | 89% |
| Bye | 10 | 9 |
| 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 7, Makai Lemon or Tony Pollard?
- Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR51 (range #39–#60) and Tony Pollard at RB22 (range #18–#29); on the flex board it is #112 vs #54. Projections: 6.5 vs 11.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Tony Pollard?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR50 (range #46–#57) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #24–#38). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Makai Lemon for Tony Pollard?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #86 overall and Tony Pollard #109, 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.