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Lemon accumulated just 39 air yards on those eight opportunities, resulting in an extremely shallow 4.9-yard aDOT. Lemon's 24.2% target share was much more impressive than his 20.6% share of the team's air yards. However, a receiver operating this close to the line of scrimmage needs consistent targets or significant yards after the catch to deliver big fantasy performances.
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Makai Lemon's 4.9-yard aDOT limits ceiling despite 24.2% target share in PPR
Makai Lemon had a breakout Week 7 with seven receptions on eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown, but his underlying air yards numbers tell a different story about his role in the Eagles' offense with Tanner McKee under center. Lemon accumulated just 39 air yards on those eight opportunities, resulting in an extremely shallow 4.9-yard aDOT. His 24.2% target share was much more impressive than his 20.6% share of the team's air yards. The volume is encouraging in PPR formats, but a receiver operating this close to the line of scrimmage needs consistent targets or significant yards after the catch to deliver big fantasy performances. His limited downfield opportunities could make his weekly ceiling difficult to trust unless his role expands.
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