Makai Lemon vs Jordyn Tyson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Makai Lemon by 0.7 projected points (8.9 vs 8.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Makai Lemon faces JAX, the 13th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Jordyn Tyson faces MIN, the 21st-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
The model takes Makai Lemon: a clear but modest edge of 8.2 points of value over replacement (-30.0 vs -38.2).
The draft market agrees: Makai Lemon goes first at ADP 131.2 vs 150.3 for Jordyn Tyson.
Health note: Jordyn Tyson carries an injury flag of IR (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Makai LemonPHI | Jordyn TysonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | JAX | MIN | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 8.9 | 8.3 | Lemon +0.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #13 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 148.0 | 139.8 | Lemon +8.2 pts |
| Points per game | 8.7 | 8.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -30.0 | -38.2 | Lemon +8.2 |
| Overall rank | #105 | #111 | Lemon by 6 |
| Position rank | WR44 | WR47 | |
| Market ADP | 131.2 | 150.3 | Tyson +19.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Makai Lemon by 0.7 projected points (8.9 vs 8.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson in 2026 fantasy football?
Makai Lemon. He projects 148.0 fantasy points with -30.0 value over replacement, vs 139.8 points and -38.2 for Jordyn Tyson (WR, PPR).