WR - Philadelphia Eagles
- 5' 11"
- 192 lbs
- Age 22
- USC
81°- Wk Rank (ECR)
- WR #58
- Proj.
- 5.1 pts
- Matchup (?)
Availability
I'm curious what Makai Lemon's role will be out of the gate for Philly in 2026 after missing substantial parts of rookie camp, training camp, and the preseason. Lemon played on the perimeter with 71.4% of his snaps in his limited preseason action, but I doubt that will be the case when he's on the field with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvioin Wicks. Lemon finished a productive collegiate career ranking sixth and 12th in yards per route run, ninth and 50th in missed tackles forced, and 60th and 28th in YAC per reception over the last two seasons (per PFF). I expect Lemon to be the team's starting slot receiver to begin the season, and I wouldn't be surprised if he has a limited snap role if Philly looks to deploy 12 and 21 personnel heavily out of the gate. Lemon could have a solid fantasy day in Week 1, despite the risks that I outlined here. Washington couldn't stop slot receivers last year, allowing the seventh-highest passer rating and the most fantasy points per target to the position. Lemon is a decent flex play for Week 1.
