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WRPHI40 insightsLatest Oct 28, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 28, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
First-round rookie receiver has seen his role and production continue to grow over the course of the season. After recording 65 receiving yards through the first four games, Lemon's production jumped with a 49-yard performance against Jacksonville in Week 5. In Week 7 primetime game, he caught seven out of eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown—his first career TD. He is the first Eagles rookie to have at least five receptions, 50 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in a game since DeVonta Smith did so three times in his 2021 rookie season. Lemon expressed growing comfort in the offense: 'The more that I progress throughout the season, I definitely feel like it's getting more comfortable, more familiar with the game.'
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PositiveBreakoutOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The first-round rookie receiver out of USC has seen his role and production grow throughout the season. After recording 65 receiving yards through the first four games, Lemon's production jumped with a 49-yard performance against Jacksonville in Week 5. In a primetime game, he caught seven of eight targets for 67 yards and a touchdown—his first career NFL touchdown. Lemon is the first Eagles rookie to record at least five receptions, 50 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown in a game since DeVonta Smith did so three times in his 2021 rookie season, and he looked at ease in the offense.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Lemon emerged as the Eagles' second primary receiver option in Week 7, catching seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown—the best game of his career. He primarily lined up in the slot when Philadelphia used 11 personnel. The source notes it was encouraging to see Lemon emerge as the other primary option considering how rarely he had played in two-receiver sets before this week, suggesting there's at least a chance he could become the Eagles' second receiver at some point this season. However, he probably shouldn't be a top waiver-wire priority since several other rookie wide receivers have gotten off to better starts without needing injuries to earn additional playing time; if you're looking for help at wide receiver and miss out on other top rookie options, Lemon is a solid consolation prize.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026Bleeding Green Nation
Lemon delivered the best game of his career, catching seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown, emerging as the Eagles' second primary receiving option. He primarily lined up in the slot when Philadelphia used 11 personnel, suggesting there's at least a chance Lemon could become the Eagles' second receiver at some point this season. If looking for help at wide receiver and missing out on other top rookie options, Lemon is a solid consolation prize on waivers.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Eagles rookie 1st-round WR showed encouraging performance with 7 catches for 67 yards and his first career touchdown against Dallas despite DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks being sidelined. Lemon has 25 catches (4th-most by a rookie this year, leading all NFC rookies) and is trending upward: 10 catches for 65 yards in first four games, then 15 catches for 129 yards in last three games. Each week he looks more comfortable, and McKee praised his toughness, hands, and ability to make plays after the catch.
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