Chris Godwin · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 1

Chris Godwin or Makai Lemon?

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

Start Chris GodwinChris Godwin projects 5 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 1, drawing CIN — the 26th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 1Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Godwin START @ CIN 11.0 26th · tough 11.2 1,232 healthy
Makai Lemon vs WAS 6.0 6th · soft 734 healthy

WRs vs CIN recently: Malik Washington 9.2 pts (W16) · Michael Wilson 14.9 pts (W17) · Malachi Corley 3.8 pts (W18).

WRs vs WAS recently: DeVonta Smith 10.2 pts (W16) · KaVontae Turpin 14.6 pts (W17) · DeVonta Smith 5.2 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Chris Godwin carries the higher trade value — 1,232 against 734 (a 40% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chris Godwin gets the most. Momentum: Chris Godwin +187 and Makai Lemon -303 over the last 30 days.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.