KC Concepcion Jr. · Makai Lemon · 2026 week 8

KC Concepcion Jr. or Makai Lemon?

Wondering who you should start this week — KC Concepcion 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 KC Concepcion Jr.KC Concepcion Jr. projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 8, drawing PIT — the 26th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
KC Concepcion Jr. START @ PIT 10.2 26th · tough 10.9 808 healthy
Makai Lemon @ WAS 8.3 8th · soft 11.3 487 healthy

WRs vs PIT recently: Josh Downs 4.7 pts (W5) · Emeka Egbuka 10.8 pts (W6) · Devaughn Vele 11.4 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?

KC Concepcion Jr. carries the higher trade value — 808 against 487 (a 40% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving KC Concepcion Jr. gets the most. Momentum: KC Concepcion Jr. +308 and Makai Lemon +230 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.