Makai Lemon · Tre Tucker · 2026 week 9

Makai Lemon or Tre Tucker?

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

Start Tre TuckerTre Tucker projects 3 PPR points clear of Makai Lemon in week 9, drawing SF — the 22nd-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	vs NYG	8.0	17th	12.1	558	healthy
Tre Tucker START	@ SF	11.0	22nd	18.5	477	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 SF recently: Jaxon Smith-Njigba 17.8 pts (W5) · Stefon Diggs 10.4 pts (W6) · Drake London 12.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Tre Tucker projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Makai Lemon faces NYG, 17th most generous to WRs.
Tre Tucker faces SF, 22nd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Makai Lemon carries the higher trade value — 558 against 477 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Makai Lemon gets the most. Momentum: Makai Lemon +306 and Tre Tucker +249 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.