Who should I pick up: Emmett Johnson or Makai Lemon?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Makai Lemon

If both are available and you need Week 8 points in a FLEX slot, pick up Makai Lemon over Emmett Johnson: 5.2 versus 3.0 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 31, 4:09 PM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Emmett Johnson

RB · KC · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

3.0FF projected FP

Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET

12.0%rostered on ESPN-0.10 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Makai Lemon

WR · PHI · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

5.2FF projected FP

Nov 1, 8:20 PM ET

44.9%rostered on ESPN+4.62 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Makai Lemon is the stronger immediate points option. Emmett Johnson is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. These players share FLEX eligibility; check whether you also need one of them in a dedicated RB, WR or TE slot. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Emmett Johnson

Emmett Johnson projects for 3.0 Standard points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 2.0 FP. He is rostered in 12.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.10 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 3.0 FP
ESPN: 3.4 FP
Sleeper: 3.2 FP
FantasyPros: 3.1 FP
FF median: 2.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.6 FP
Workload: 3.1 FP
Monte Carlo: 3.2 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 0.9–4.5 FP · middle 80%: 0.1–7.2 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 0.3–7.4 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Makai Lemon

Makai Lemon projects for 5.2 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 6.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 44.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 4.62 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.2 FP
ESPN: 5.1 FP
Sleeper: 5.2 FP
FantasyPros: 4.8 FP
FF median: 3.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 2.9 FP
Workload: 3.8 FP
Monte Carlo: 6.7 FP

FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 2.1–7.2 FP · middle 80%: 0.8–11.4 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 1.1–14.7 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET / Oct 31, 3:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Emmett Johnson	Makai Lemon
Next 3 weeks	9.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	8.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	37.7 FP11/11 scheduled games projected	37.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	14.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	13.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Emmett Johnson	Makai Lemon
Week 8	3.0 FPvs DEN	5.2 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 9	3.5 FPvs NYJ	3.5 FPvs NYG
Week 10	3.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	3.7 FPvs ARIHigher projection	3.6 FPvs PIT
Week 12	3.7 FPvs BUF	4.2 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 13	3.2 FPvs LAR	4.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 14	3.4 FPvs CIN	3.7 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 15	3.4 FPvs NEHigher projection	2.9 FPvs SEA
Week 16	3.2 FPvs SF	3.8 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 17	3.5 FPvs LACHigher projection	3.2 FPvs SF
Week 18	4.0 FPvs LVHigher projection	3.5 FPvs NYG

Outlook updated Oct 31, 4:14 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · FLEX

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

1.2 FP16.6 FP

Caleb DouglasWR · 28.7% rostered
7.8
Jonah ColemanRB · 46.4% rostered
7.7
DeMario DouglasWR · 47.8% rostered
7.1
Samaje PerineRB · 13.8% rostered
6.8
Rico DowdleRB · 64.7% rostered
6.7

What about Makai Lemon versus these pickups?

WR · Week 8

Keon Coleman6.0projected FP

Makai Lemon5.2projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗WR · Week 8

Ja'Kobi Lane4.8projected FP

Makai Lemon5.2projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗FLEX · Week 8

Makai Lemon5.2projected FP

Rico Dowdle6.7projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗WR · Week 8

Adonai Mitchell3.7projected FP

Makai Lemon5.2projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗

More FLEX pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

WR · Week 8

Caleb Douglas7.8projected FP