WR · PHI · #9
Makai Lemon
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 192 lbs
- Birth date
- Jun 2, 2004 (age 22.4)
- College
- USC
He's 22 — best seasons can still be ahead if the role holds.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,319
Range 744–753
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
Rookie capital play — the score leans on draft pedigree and the projection, not a long NFL sample.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
21.2 pts
3.5 PPG
18 rec · 127 rec yds
Week 7 projection
6.4 pts
vs DAL · floor–ceiling 2.8–10.0
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
BuyLemon caught 18 passes for 127 yards in 2026, ranking WR88 through 6 games. Age 22 leaves room to grow — if opportunity sticks. The 2026 projection is cautious — wait for a real role change before paying up. Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Makai Lemon.
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2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
21.2
PPG
3.5
Rank so far
WR88
Key stats
- Rec: 18 (WR49)
- Rec yds: 127 (WR85)
- Rec TD: —
2026 week shape
0/6 Boom 0%
5/6 Bust 83%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | WR88so far | 21.2 | 3.5 | 18 | 127 | — | -5 | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W6 | 3.4Bust | CAR | 58 plays · 78% pass | 19 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W5 | 6.8 | JAX | 58 plays · 69% pass | 43 · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 4.2Bust | LA | 54 plays · 50% pass | 27 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 4.4Bust | CHI | 45 plays · 58% pass | 29 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W2 | 1.4Bust | TEN | 69 plays · 54% pass | 14 · 1 rec | -5 | 0 |
| 2026 W1 | 1.0Bust | WAS | 50 plays · 50% pass | -5 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 6 Engine grade
Projected 5.3 · scored 3.4 half-PPR · inside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +1.9.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- CAR+1% · 237 pass yards
- JAX+20% · 283 pass yards
- LA-26% · 174 pass yards
- CHI-3% · 228 pass yards
- TEN+0% · 235 pass yards
- WAS+14% · 268 pass yards
Usage and availability
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Durability
- 2024—
- 2025—
- 20266 G
- 15.0 projected games — recent completed seasons at a full slate.
R1 (20 overall) WR · that slot hit at 60.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 72.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2026 season to date · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- Separation
- 2.87yd
- Cushion
- 7.53yd
- YAC above expected
- -1.91yd
- Air yards share
- 10.5%
36th of 81
10th of 81
81st of 81
76th of 81
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Makai Lemon's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Lemon scores 1,319 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Makai Lemon's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Makai Lemon in dynasty right now?
- Age is on his side — a reasonable buy if the WR role keeps opening up. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.