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A.J. Brown or Makai Lemon

Who Should I Start? - Week 8 • Start New
A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown

WR • New England Patriots NE
Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon

WR • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Brown over Lemon

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Brown ... 61.82%

BOTH ... 16.36%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.2
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.6 67.5 0.5 14.2
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook A.J. Brown

Questionable Status and Flaring Injuries Cloud A.J. Brown's Miami Matchup

Brown is officially questionable after missing Thursday's practice due to a newly flared knee issue coupled with a lingering ankle injury. While he operates as New England's primary outside receiver with Romeo Doubs already sidelined on injured reserve, Brown admitted he is still pushing through pain following his earlier IR stint. Managers should check back frequently for updates on his game-day availability.

When active, Brown commands volume, though he has caught just six of 16 targets over his last two games. Our models project him for 4.3 receptions and 64 receiving yards (13.5 fantasy points). If cleared against the 1-5 Dolphins, his 80% start rate reflects low-end WR2 territory, but his physical limitations make him a volatile, risk-reward option.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lemon over Brown

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lemon ... 9.09%

BOTH ... 16.36%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.63
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.83 31.9 0.18 8.63
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Outlook Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon at Washington — Rising Target Share Creates PPR Flex Value

Lemon continues to claim a prominent role out of the slot for Philadelphia, having drawn 14 targets over his last two games. With starter Jalen Hurts out and receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks battling injuries, Lemon capitalized last week by catching seven passes for 67 yards and his first career touchdown from Tanner McKee.

Rostered in nearly 50% of leagues, Lemon is gaining trust, though his start rate sits at just 13%. Our models project him for about 32 receiving yards and four catches on nearly six targets (8.6 fantasy points). In a contest where the Eagles are road underdogs, his underneath volume positions him as a solid PPR flex play.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 1 hr ago
Latest News Makai Lemon
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Performance A.J. Brown
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34816.0180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
67512.5180
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Makai Lemon
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7679.6211
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
10868.6211
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches A.J. Brown
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Makai Lemon
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START A.J. Brown
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
80%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Makai Lemon
OWN
50%
+16.3 compared to last week
START
13%
+8.99 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus A.J. Brown
24th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Makai Lemon
33rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown A.J. Brown

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 108th with 10.10 total points (3.37 avg).
  • Currently 128.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • 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 Ankle (Since Oct 28, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 80th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -20, Rec Yards: -294 Rec TDs: -3,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 73, REC YDS: 900, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Makai Lemon

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 33rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 71st with 24.90 total points (3.56 avg).
  • Currently 113.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.7 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 42nd among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 80th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +25, Rec Yards: +194 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 650, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury A.J. Brown

ANKLE - Since Oct 28, 2026

Brown did not practice on Thursday heading into Week 8 versus the Dolphins.
Injury Makai Lemon

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups A.J. Brown

Week 8
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.17346.3354602.71
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 31st with 12.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 57 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 13th in rush defense with 661 (110.17 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1417 (236.17 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 18 in points against with 26.17 per game and currently ranked 17th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 31st in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -29.96, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -8, INTs: +3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -3.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Matchups Makai Lemon

Week 8
Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.67368.50831113.16
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 27.00 total points (4.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 603 (100.50 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 1608 (268.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.67 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +125.77, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -14, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +1.76,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 38, INT: 11, TDS: 5, PA/G: 28.2, YDS/G: 408
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating A.J. Brown
15.20
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Makai Lemon
11.96
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career A.J. Brown
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 TEN 16 84 52 1051 20.2 8 3 60 20 1
2020 TEN 15 116 76 1158 15.2 12 0 0 0 0
2021 TEN 13 105 63 869 13.8 5 2 10 5 0
2022 PHI 16 146 88 1496 17.0 11 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 158 106 1456 13.7 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 97 67 1079 16.1 7 0 0 0 0
2025 PHI 16 131 86 1113 12.9 8 0 0 0 0
2026 NE 3 20 9 101 11.2 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 7 49 22 245 11.2 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 136 90 1270 14.1 8 0 0 0 0
Totals 117 901 569 8561 15.0 60 5 70 14 1
Career Makai Lemon
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 PHI 7 36 25 194 7.8 1 1 -5 -5 0
ON PACE 17 87 61 471 7.8 2 2 -12 -5 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 7 36 25 194 7.8 1 1 -5 -5 0
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