Jordan Addison vs Makai Lemon
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Jordan Addison this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.6 vs 8.5).
Jordan Addison faces TB, the 5th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Makai Lemon faces CHI, the 18th-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 Jordan Addison by 3.1 points of value over replacement (-29.7 vs -32.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jordan Addison goes first at ADP 96.5 vs 131.2 for Makai Lemon.
| Jordan AddisonMIN | Makai LemonPHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | TB | CHI | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 9.6 | 8.5 | Addison +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #5 | #18 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 148.7 | 145.6 | Addison +3.1 pts |
| Points per game | 8.7 | 8.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -29.7 | -32.8 | Addison +3.1 |
| Overall rank | #104 | #106 | Addison by 2 |
| Position rank | WR42 | WR44 | |
| Market ADP | 96.5 | 131.2 | Lemon +34.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 |
Should I start Jordan Addison or Makai Lemon in Week 3?
Start Jordan Addison this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (9.6 vs 8.5).
Should I draft Jordan Addison or Makai Lemon in 2026 fantasy football?
Jordan Addison. He projects 148.7 fantasy points with -29.7 value over replacement, vs 145.6 points and -32.8 for Makai Lemon (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.