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Makai Lemon or Brian Thomas

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon

WRPhiladelphia Eagles PHI
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WRJacksonville Jaguars JAC
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Thomas

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon Opens Season as High-Upside Slot Stash

Makai Lemon is fully healthy entering Week 1 after moving past a training camp hamstring tweak and playing in the preseason finale. While listed as Philadelphia's primary slot receiver alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, missed practice time in August may limit his early snap volume.

Rostered in 87% of leagues but started in just 5%, fantasy managers are prudently taking a wait-and-see stance. Our weekly projection expects a modest showing of roughly 3 targets, 2 receptions, and 29 yards (6.1 fantasy points), making him a clear bench stash for now.


Updated 15 hrs ago

Latest News Makai Lemon
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Lemon

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas Jr. Poised for Lead Role Against Cleveland

Brian Thomas Jr. is officially listed as questionable due to a shoulder issue suffered in late August, but coach Liam Coen reported he was a full participant in practice leading up to the opener. Operating as the Jaguars' primary perimeter target, Thomas is in prime position to lead this receiving corps. Be sure to check back before game time to confirm his active status.

While rostered in over 96% of leagues, fantasy managers have started him at just an 18% clip amid health uncertainty. Our models project roughly 11.3 fantasy points on about six targets and 50 receiving yards, making him a solid flex option with upside if he suits up.


Updated 15 hrs ago

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Performance Makai Lemon
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Makai Lemon
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC

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Redzone Touches Brian Thomas
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
19 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Makai Lemon
OWN
88%
-0.09 compared to last week
START
 
4%
-2.26 compared to last week
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
97%
+1.31 compared to last week
START
19%
+0.07 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
35th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
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

Breakdown Brian Thomas

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 35th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 43rd with 98.90 total points (5.21 avg).
  • Currently 210.4 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Shoulder (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 46th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 40th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 707 and 14.73 YPC and is currently ranked 39th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 2, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 21 (1.17 per game) and is currently ranked 32nd among WR.
  • Top 15 in rush tds with 1 (0.06 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -30, Rec Yards: -451 Rec TDs: -7,
  • 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

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 900, REC TDS: 5
Next Up Health Check
Injury Makai Lemon

No Injury Reported

Injury Brian Thomas

SHOULDER - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Next Up Matchup Comparison
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).
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.53 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th 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
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 1
Jacksonville Jaguars VS Cleveland Browns

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.29326.1218115344.24
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 10th with 129.00 total points (7.59 avg).
  • Currently 98 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.6.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 326.12 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 2039 (119.94 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 3505 (206.18 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 4 in sacks with 53 (3.12 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 22.29 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +10.59, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +13, INTs: +5, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -4.76,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.7, YDS/G: 301.4
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Makai Lemon
16.36
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Brian Thomas
17.98
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Makai Lemon
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
ON PACE NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN NAN 0 NAN
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Brian Thomas
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 JAC 16 133 87 1282 14.7 10 6 48 8 0
2025 JAC 14 91 48 707 14.7 2 3 21 7 1
ON PACE 63 410 216 3182 14.7 9 14 95 7 5
3-YEAR AVG 10 75 45 663 14.7 4 3 23 7.7 0
Totals 32 226 137 2010 14.7 13 9 69 7.7 1
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