Makai Lemon vs Jayden Higgins
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 call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Makai Lemon by 0.4 points of value over replacement (-57.6 vs -58.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Makai Lemon goes first at ADP 115.9 vs 129.8 for Jayden Higgins.
Health note: Makai Lemon carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Jayden Higgins carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Makai LemonPHI | Jayden HigginsHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 115.1 | 114.7 | Lemon +0.4 pts |
| Points per game | 6.8 | 6.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -57.6 | -58.0 | Lemon +0.4 |
| Overall rank | #151 | #153 | Lemon by 2 |
| Position rank | WR57 | WR58 | |
| Market ADP | 115.9 | 129.8 | Higgins +13.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | IR |
Should I draft Makai Lemon or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?
Makai Lemon. He projects 115.1 fantasy points with -57.6 value over replacement, vs 114.7 points and -58.0 for Jayden Higgins (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.