Chris Godwin Jr. · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 8

Chris Godwin Jr. or Makai Lemon?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chris Godwin 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 Chris Godwin Jr.Chris Godwin Jr. projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 8, drawing ATL — the 16th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chris Godwin Jr. START vs ATL 10.5 16th 7.1 301 healthy
Makai Lemon @ WAS 8.3 8th · soft 11.3 487 healthy

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs WAS recently: Laquon Treadwell 4.2 pts (W4) · Malik Nabers 18.1 pts (W5) · Mike Evans 9.4 pts (W6).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Makai Lemon carries the higher trade value — 487 against 301 (a 38% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Makai Lemon gets the most. Momentum: Chris Godwin Jr. -73 and Makai Lemon +230 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.