Makai Lemon · Michael Pittman · 2026 week 3

Makai Lemon or Michael Pittman?

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

Start Michael PittmanMichael Pittman projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 3, drawing CIN — the 26th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Makai Lemon	@ CHI	7.7	17th	2.2	323	healthy
Michael Pittman START	vs CIN	9.2	26th · tough	8.8	653	Out

WRs vs CHI recently: Jalen Coker 25.8 pts (W1) · Justin Jefferson 5.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs CIN recently: Emeka Egbuka 6.3 pts (W1) · Jaylin Noel 4.4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Pittman carries the higher trade value — 653 against 323 (a 51% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Pittman gets the most. Momentum: Makai Lemon -731 and Michael Pittman -242 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.