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Makai Lemon or Jonathon Brooks

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

Makai Lemon

WRPhiladelphia Eagles PHI
Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks

RBCarolina Panthers CAR
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Brooks

 
 
 
 
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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.


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Latest News Makai Lemon
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Brooks over Lemon

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks vs. Bears: Soreness Clouds Week 1 Workload

Brooks is listed as questionable while managing muscle soreness, though head coach Dave Canales expressed optimism about his availability. While listed behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart, Brooks figures to rotate into early-down work if cleared. Check back often before kickoff for the latest updates on his official status.

Rostered in 97% of leagues but started in just 21%, managers are rightfully cautious. Our weekly projection models roughly 10 carries for 45 rushing yards and 9.9 fantasy points against Chicago. Given the shared workload and injury cloud, Brooks profiles as a risky flex option for Week 1.


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Performance Makai Lemon
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Makai Lemon
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Redzone Touches Jonathon Brooks
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Makai Lemon
OWN
88%
-0.36 compared to last week
START
 
3%
-3.52 compared to last week
OWN/START Jonathon Brooks
OWN
98%
+3.96 compared to last week
START
21%
+3.25 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jonathon Brooks
31st
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 Jonathon Brooks

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Undisclosed (Since Sep 1, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Next Up Health Check
Injury Makai Lemon

No Injury Reported

Injury Jonathon Brooks

UNDISCLOSED - Since Sep 1, 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).
  • 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 18th 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 Jonathon Brooks

Week 1
Carolina Panthers VS Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.32353.2133234023.70
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 13th with 119.00 total points (6.26 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 33 (1.94 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 2473 (145.47 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 4238 (249.29 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 23 (1.35 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.41 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd 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: -15.91, Turnovers: +8 Sacks: +3, INTs: +8, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.56,
  • 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: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Makai Lemon
16.36
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jonathon Brooks
15.73
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 Jonathon Brooks
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 CAR 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
ON PACE 14 41 99 2.4 0 14 14 104 7.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
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