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Turf Show Times fantasy football takes on Makai Lemon
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All Turf Show Times insights about Makai Lemon
NegativeBustOct 27, 2026
20th-overall WR pick to Philadelphia Eagles; was a popular mock draft selection for the Rams but has underperformed significantly with 18 receptions for 127 yards and zero touchdowns through early season, averaging just 7.1 yards per reception.NegativeBustOct 9, 2026
Receiver mentioned as a 'better option' than Ty Simpson has been one of the least productive receivers in the NFL through four games, catching 10 passes for 65 yards. Next Gen Stats data shows Lemon has the third-lowest yards per route of any receiver with a minimum of 75 routes, posting 65 yards on 108 routes. The source argues Lemon cannot help the Rams win a Super Bowl in 2026, making him an ineffective alternative to Simpson despite draft-time speculation.NegativeValueOct 7, 2026
The Rams passed on Lemon at 13th overall in favor of Ty Simpson; through four games, Lemon has 10 receptions for 65 yards as the Eagles' WR3, while the Rams' current WR3 Konata Mumpfield has six receptions for 112 yards. The source notes Lemon struggled during summer with Philadelphia and that the Rams were right not to take the USC receiver at that spot given their 13 personnel shift and the fact he would have been WR3 at best.PositiveRoleOct 3, 2026
With DeVonta Smith, Dallas Goedert, and Hollywood Brown all out, Makai Lemon is among the remaining Eagles receivers who will see increased opportunity in the passing game.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Makai Lemon may not be on the same page with Jalen Hurts or Philadelphia's coaching staff yet, suggesting early-season chemistry or role concerns in the Eagles offense.NegativeRoleSep 30, 2026
Makai Lemon may not be on the same page with Jalen Hurts or Philadelphia's coaching staff yet from the 2026 draft class; it's early to say.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Lemon's advanced stats entering Week 4 rank poorly across the board: 146th in total EPA (-2.37), 79th in target share (11.11%), 78th in YAC (21 yards), 131st in targets per route run (0.10), 135th in yards per route run (0.42), 108th in YBC/reception, and 118th in ADOT (6.56 yards); the source uses Lemon as an example of why receivers drafted in recent years have failed to become the 'generational' talents promised by pre-draft hype.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Makai Lemon was available at the 13th overall pick in 2026 but was passed over by the Rams in favor of quarterback Ty Simpson; the source suggests Lemon could have provided more immediate help for a 2026 Super Bowl push.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Makai Lemon has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the offseason and was already dealing with an injury during OTAs; the severity is unclear. Lemon was the most-requested alternative to Ty Simpson in the fan survey (10.7%), but his injury status makes it difficult to assess his progression. The source flags a potential significant injury combo with both Lemon and DeVonta Smith dealing with hamstring injuries.