FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Makai Lemon

Podcast6 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Add BEFORE Week 1 (Ep. 2178)September 9, 2026

From the episode

Makai Lemon missed most of rookie camp, most of training camp, most of the preseason. New offense. No big deal. Worried about his role.

Mentioned at 30:03 – 33:22

STACKED’s take

Negative signalBust

High risk of a slow start due to missed camp time and role uncertainty.

Derek Brown and Tom Strachan express skepticism regarding Makai Lemon's immediate fantasy impact, noting he missed significant time during training camp and the preseason. They suggest he may struggle to consistently get on the field, potentially mirroring a 'Luther Burden-esque' rookie season, and question the projection of him playing the X-receiver role.