Jalen Coker vs Makai Lemon
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen Coker by 0.7 projected points (9.3 vs 8.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jalen Coker faces DET, the 12th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Makai Lemon faces LA, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen Coker by 4.8 points of value over replacement (-27.5 vs -32.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jalen Coker goes first at ADP 118.5 vs 131.2 for Makai Lemon.
Health note: Jalen Coker carries an injury flag of Out (Quadriceps), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jalen CokerCAR | Makai LemonPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | DET | LA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 9.3 | 8.5 | Coker +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #12 | #20 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 152.8 | 148.0 | Coker +4.8 pts |
| Points per game | 9.0 | 8.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -27.5 | -32.3 | Coker +4.8 |
| Overall rank | #102 | #107 | Coker by 5 |
| Position rank | WR42 | WR45 | |
| Market ADP | 118.5 | 131.2 | Lemon +12.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Jalen Coker or Makai Lemon in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jalen Coker by 0.7 projected points (9.3 vs 8.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jalen Coker or Makai Lemon in 2026 fantasy football?
Jalen Coker. He projects 152.8 fantasy points with -27.5 value over replacement, vs 148.0 points and -32.3 for Makai Lemon (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.