Should I start Cade Otton or Makai Lemon this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Makai Lemon

+1.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Makai Lemon over Cade Otton for Week 7 Half-PPR: 7.0 projected points versus 6.0.

Cade Otton: 3.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CAR.
Makai Lemon: 4.8 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Makai Lemon

WR · PHIStats & schedule

7.0FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Cade Otton

TE · TBStats & schedule

6.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

at CAR

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Makai Lemon

Fortified7.0

ESPN6.5

Sleeper6.9

FantasyPros—

Makai Lemon faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Cade Otton

Fortified6.0

ESPN6.0

Sleeper6.5

FantasyPros—

Cade Otton faces CAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Makai Lemon projects for 7.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Cade Otton. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.