Who should I start in Week 9, Makai Lemon or Travis Etienne Jr.?

Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB89 (range #81–#95); on the flex board it is #76 vs #263. Projections: 8.4 vs 0.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Travis Etienne Jr.?

Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB34 (range #26–#52). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Makai Lemon for Travis Etienne Jr.?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #104, 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.

Makai Lemon or Travis Etienne Jr.?

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

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Makai Lemon	Travis Etienne Jr.
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Makai Lemon ahead · 1 rank Travis Etienne Jr. ahead	#81#77–#83edge	#106#85–#136
Week 9 (flex)	FLX76#66–#89edge	FLX263#231–#344
Week 9 projection (PPR)	8.4edge	0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	11 #78 overalledge	8 #104 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+13 ranks · +146 val	-14 ranks · -122 val
Rostered	65%	81%
Bye	10	8
Status	No injury designation	IR

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 Travis Etienne Jr.?: Makai Lemon. This week's consensus has Makai Lemon at WR36 (range #30–#45) and Travis Etienne Jr. at RB89 (range #81–#95); on the flex board it is #76 vs #263. Projections: 8.4 vs 0.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Makai Lemon or Travis Etienne Jr.?: Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Makai Lemon WR41 (range #26–#48) vs Travis Etienne Jr. RB34 (range #26–#52). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Makai Lemon for Travis Etienne Jr.?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Makai Lemon is ranked #78 overall and Travis Etienne Jr. #104, 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.