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Mike Evans or Makai Lemon

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Mike Evans

Mike Evans

WR • San Francisco 49ers SF
Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Evans over Lemon

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

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Outlook Mike Evans

Veteran Red-Zone Weapon Offers Intriguing Mid-Round Value in New-Look 49ers Offense

Evans enters his first campaign in San Francisco slated as a primary outside receiver alongside Deebo Samuel Sr., Christian Kirk, and George Kittle in Brock Purdy's high-efficiency offense. With Brandon Aiyuk off the active roster and Ricky Pearsall on injured reserve, Evans steps into immediate boundary volume and premier red-zone usage.

Our projections anticipate a bounce-back year, forecasting 75 receptions on 111 targets for 960 yards and 7 touchdowns (195.0 fantasy points). While he is entering his age-33 season following an injury-shortened 2025, his consistent contested-catch ability provides reliable weekly scoring upside.

Draft market sentiment has cooled recently, with nagging training camp groin and quad issues pushing his ADP from pick 59 down to the 80s. That shifting momentum makes him a prime draft-day value in 1.0 PPR formats, giving fantasy managers dependable perimeter production at a reduced acquisition price.

Updated 14 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Evans

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Makai Lemon

Dynamic Rookie Slot Receiver Offers High-Upside PPR Value

Makai Lemon enters his rookie campaign listed as Philadelphia's starting slot receiver alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks. Despite missing valuable camp time with a nagging hamstring injury, he has returned to first-team reps and shown versatile playmaking in pre-snap motion and red-zone packages.

Our models project Lemon for 64 receptions, 820 receiving yards, and five touchdowns on 91 targets (162.0 fantasy points). Playing in a potent offense led by Jalen Hurts, his crisp footwork and ability to create after the catch offer immediate WR3/FLEX potential in full PPR leagues.

Draft market sentiment fluctuated dramatically this summer. After climbing into the mid-80s early on, soft-tissue worries caused his ADP to slide toward pick 147. With his roster rate climbing to 86%, this late-round draft discount makes him an enticing value target to stash on draft day.

Updated 14 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Mike Evans
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Mike Evans
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Makai Lemon
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Mike Evans
OWN
99%
+1.02 compared to last week
START
47%
+8.37 compared to last week
OWN/START Makai Lemon
OWN
84%
+5.72 compared to last week
START
 
6%
-0.82 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Mike Evans
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
50th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Mike Evans

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 32nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 79th with 54.80 total points (4.98 avg).
  • Currently 254.5 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 3, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -38, Rec Yards: -569 Rec TDs: -8,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 955, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Makai Lemon

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:

    • Season Outlook

Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Mike Evans

No Injury Reported

Injury Makai Lemon

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Mike Evans

Week 1
San Francisco 49ers @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.25304.9030205224.24
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 145.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 82 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 25 (1.47 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 2007 (118.06 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in pass defense with 4091 (240.65 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 47 (2.76 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 16 (0.94 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.35 per game and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -22.99, Turnovers: +11 Sacks: +8, INTs: +9, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.33,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Matchups Makai Lemon

Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles VS Washington Commanders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.53398.651084223.58
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 72.00 total points (4.24 avg).
  • Currently 155 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 2406 (141.53 per game).
  • Ranked 23rd in pass defense with 4371 (257.12 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 42 (2.47 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.53 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 17th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +48.94, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: +3, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 11, TDS: 5, PA/G: 28.2, YDS/G: 408
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Mike Evans
19.07
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Makai Lemon
16.36
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Mike Evans
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2014 TB 15 123 68 1051 15.5 12 0 0 0 0
2015 TB 15 148 74 1208 16.3 3 0 0 0 0
2016 TB 16 171 96 1321 13.8 12 0 0 0 0
2017 TB 15 136 71 1001 14.1 5 0 0 0 0
2018 TB 16 139 86 1524 17.7 8 0 0 0 0
2019 TB 13 118 67 1157 17.3 8 0 0 0 0
2020 TB 16 119 76 1125 14.8 13 0 0 0 0
2021 TB 16 113 74 1035 14.0 14 1 10 10 0
2022 TB 15 128 77 1124 14.6 6 0 0 0 0
2023 TB 16 135 79 1255 15.9 13 0 0 0 0
2024 TB 14 110 74 1004 13.6 11 0 0 0 0
2025 TB 8 61 30 368 12.3 3 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 111 67 971 14.5 10 0 0 0 0
Totals 184 1550 901 13619 15.1 112 1 10 10 0
Career Makai Lemon
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Matchups

Week 1
ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ARI @SF 10:15 EDT EST
ATH vs BAL 09:40 EDT EST
ATL vs COL 07:15 EDT EST
BOS @NYY 07:15 EDT EST
CHC vs CIN 02:20 EDT EST
CHW @MIN 08:10 EDT EST
CLE vs KC 07:10 EDT EST
DET vs LAD 06:40 EDT EST
HOU @NYM 07:10 EDT EST
LAA vs PHI 09:38 EDT EST
MIA @WAS 06:45 EDT EST
MIL vs TEX 07:40 EDT EST
PIT @STL 08:15 EDT EST
SD @TB 07:10 EDT EST
SEA @TOR 07:15 EDT EST
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