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ArticleEagles vs. Commanders: Live score updates, highlights, injury newsSeptember 13, 2026

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Makai Lemon logged his first career reception... The Eagles went with a backwards pass screen to Makai Lemon, who got blown up with Wicks missing his block. Two targets for Lemon, zero for DeVonta Smith

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Lemon recorded first career reception but struggled on screen pass

Lemon logged his first career reception in the first quarter but was targeted on a backwards pass screen and got blown up with Wicks missing his block; he had two targets total in the first quarter.

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

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Makai LemonPositiveRole

Lemon active and dressed as a receiver for Week 1.

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

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Lemon's WR3 readiness questioned despite starter designation; weak preseason.

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

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

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