Josh Downs · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 8

Josh Downs or Makai Lemon?

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

Start Josh DownsJosh Downs projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 8, drawing JAX — the 3rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Josh Downs START @ JAX 10.2 3rd · soft 6.7 624 healthy
Makai Lemon @ WAS 8.3 8th · soft 11.3 487 healthy

WRs vs JAX recently: Tee Higgins 15.7 pts (W4) · Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6).

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?

Josh Downs carries the higher trade value — 624 against 487 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Josh Downs gets the most. Momentum: Josh Downs -639 and Makai Lemon +230 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.