Fantasy Football Today on Makai Lemon

PodcastBIGGEST Fantasy Football Risers & Fallers AFTER Preseason Week 1! (08/17 Fantas...August 17, 2026

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Lemon missed so much time in this offseason. Early in the spring and then in training camp, we don't like it when rookies miss time. So he is behind Casey Concepcion for me now.

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Lemon is a faller due to missed time and depth chart concerns

Heath moved Makai Lemon down his rankings, placing him behind Casey Concepcion, because Lemon missed significant offseason time and reports suggest Dontavian Wicks is winning the WR2 battle.

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Makai LemonNegativeRole

Lemon's training camp absence could disrupt Eagles' timing-based passing game.

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Makai LemonPositiveProjection

Roseman's 1st-round track record supports Lemon's slot role despite preseason issues.

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Makai LemonNegativeInjury

Lemon's hamstring injury and preseason struggles (2 yards, drop, muffed punt) concern.

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Makai LemonNegativeUsage

Preseason struggles: 3 catches for 3 yards on 5 targets with a drop-turned-interception.

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Makai LemonPositiveRole

First-round receiver healthy and ready for NFL debut in Eagles' new offense.

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Makai LemonNegativeRole

First-round pick Lemon won't return punts in Week 1; Covey gets the role instead.

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