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.
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.