Head to head · WR · 2026

Jerry Jeudy 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
Jerry Jeudy

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jerry Jeudy by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-56.4 vs -57.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

The room sees it the other way: drafters take Makai Lemon first (ADP 106.4 vs 137.9). If the model is right, Jerry Jeudy is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Health note: Jerry Jeudy carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.

Jerry Jeudy Makai Lemon Edge
Team CLE PHI
Overall rank #150 #153 Jeudy by 3
Position rank WR56 WR59
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 116.3 115.1 Jeudy +1.2 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) -56.4 -57.6 Jeudy +1.2
Market ADP 137.9 106.4 Jeudy +31.5 cheaper
Injury flag Questionable None

Should I draft Jerry Jeudy or Makai Lemon in 2026 fantasy football?

Jerry Jeudy. He projects 116.3 fantasy points with -56.4 value over replacement, vs 115.1 points and -57.6 for Makai Lemon (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.