Makai Lemon · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 3

Makai Lemon or Rashod Bateman?

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

Start Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman projects 4 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 3, drawing DAL — the 18th-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	6.3	17th	2.2	336	healthy
Rashod Bateman START	@ DAL	10.3	18th	21.8	381	healthy

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

WRs vs DAL recently: Malik Nabers 6.9 pts (W1) · Stefon Diggs 16.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 381 against 336 (a 12% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most. Momentum: Makai Lemon -683 and Rashod Bateman +381 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.