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The rookie caught seven out of eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown – the first of his young NFL career. Lemon is the first Eagles rookie to have at least five receptions, 50 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a game since DeVonta Smith did so three times in his 2021 rookie season.
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Lemon's first career TD and 7-catch game marks breakout performance, first Eagles rookie since DeVonta Smith.

The first-round rookie receiver out of USC has seen his role and production grow throughout the season. After recording 65 receiving yards through the first four games, Lemon's production jumped with a 49-yard performance against Jacksonville in Week 5. In a primetime game, he caught seven of eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown—his first career NFL touchdown. Lemon is the first Eagles rookie to record at least five receptions, 50 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown in a game since DeVonta Smith did so three times in his 2021 rookie season, and he looked at ease in the offense.

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