Brian Thomas Jr. · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 9

Brian Thomas Jr. or Makai Lemon?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Thomas Jr. or Makai Lemon? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Makai LemonMakai Lemon projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas Jr. in week 9, drawing NYG — the 17th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Thomas Jr. @ BAL 3.8 10th 6.6 250 healthy
Makai Lemon START vs NYG 7.1 17th 12.1 575 healthy

WRs vs BAL recently: Jerry Jeudy 6.9 pts (W6) · Tee Higgins 20.8 pts (W7) · DJ Moore 12.6 pts (W8).

WRs vs NYG recently: Terry McLaurin 8.2 pts (W5) · Chris Olave 10.3 pts (W6) · Xavier Hutchinson 8.9 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Makai Lemon carries the higher trade value — 575 against 250 (a 57% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Makai Lemon gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas Jr. -340 and Makai Lemon +235 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.