Head to head · WR · 2026
Jalen Coker vs Makai Lemon
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Jalen Coker
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen Coker by 1.5 points of value over replacement (-63.3 vs -64.9), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Makai Lemon first (ADP 98.2 vs 126.4). If the model is right, Jalen Coker is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Jalen Coker | Makai Lemon | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | CAR | PHI | |
| Overall rank | #151 | #156 | Coker by 5 |
| Position rank | WR55 | WR58 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 116.6 | 115.1 | Coker +1.5 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -63.3 | -64.9 | Coker +1.5 |
| Market ADP | 126.4 | 98.2 | Coker +28.2 cheaper |
Should I draft Jalen Coker or Makai Lemon in 2026 fantasy football?
Jalen Coker. He projects 116.6 fantasy points with -63.3 value over replacement, vs 115.1 points and -64.9 for Makai Lemon (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.