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Lemon is slotting in next to the Eagles' projected lead wideout, DeVonta Smith, and is coming off of an outstanding final year in college. His Week 1 matchup against the Commanders is favorable, too. Washington allowed the second-most expected points added (EPA) on passing plays in 2025.
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Lemon's college pedigree and favorable matchup vs. weak Commanders pass defense support starting.

Lemon was the Eagles' No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and is slotting in next to DeVonta Smith. Despite a modest preseason (three receptions for three yards and a dropped pass), the source notes preseason performance alone should not cause panic, citing Ja'Marr Chase's rookie preseason struggles as precedent. Lemon is coming off an outstanding final year in college. His Week 1 matchup against the Commanders is favorable; Washington allowed the second-most expected points added (EPA) on passing plays in 2025 and did not improve its pass defense convincingly this offseason. The source recommends starting him.

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