Christian Kirk · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 8

Christian Kirk or Makai Lemon?

Wondering who you should start this week — Christian Kirk 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 7.1 PPR points clear of Christian Kirk in week 8, drawing WAS — the 8th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Christian Kirk	vs LV	1.2	11th	–	–	healthy
Makai Lemon START	@ WAS	8.3	8th · soft	11.3	487	healthy

WRs vs LV recently: DeMario Douglas 18.5 pts (W5) · Keon Coleman 11.9 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 13.8 pts (W7).

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

🎓 The coach's read

Makai Lemon projects 7.1 points higher in PPR.
Christian Kirk faces LV, 11th most generous to WRs.
Makai Lemon faces WAS, 8th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Makai Lemon carries the higher trade value — 487 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Makai Lemon gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.