Makai Lemon · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 9

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 Makai LemonMakai Lemon projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 9, drawing NYG — the 17th-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
Makai Lemon START	vs NYG	8.0	17th	12.1	535	healthy
Rashod Bateman	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	healthy

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

WRs vs JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Makai Lemon projects 3.3 points higher in PPR.
Makai Lemon faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Makai Lemon carries the higher trade value — 535 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Makai Lemon gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.