DK Metcalf · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 9

DK Metcalf or Makai Lemon?

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

Start DK MetcalfDK Metcalf projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 9, drawing CIN — the 12th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
DK Metcalf START	@ CIN	11.0	12th	9.8	824	healthy
Makai Lemon	vs NYG	7.1	17th	12.1	575	healthy

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

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

🎓 The coach's read

DK Metcalf projects 3.9 points higher in PPR.
DK Metcalf faces CIN, 12th most generous to WRs.
Makai Lemon faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

DK Metcalf carries the higher trade value — 824 against 575 (a 30% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving DK Metcalf gets the most. Momentum: DK Metcalf -523 and Makai Lemon +235 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.