Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Makai Lemon this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ja'Marr Chase

+11.0 projected edge · PPR

Start Ja'Marr Chase over Makai Lemon for Week 7 PPR: 20.0 projected points versus 9.0.

Ja'Marr Chase: 12.7 FP recent scoring average.
Makai Lemon: 6.6 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against DAL.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Ja'Marr Chase

WR · CINStats & schedule

20.0FF projected

↓ -1.8 vs ESPN

at BAL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Makai Lemon

WR · PHIStats & schedule

9.0FF projected

↑ +0.4 vs ESPN

vs DAL

Mon 8:15 PM ET

Why this pick?

Ja'Marr Chase

Fortified20.0

ESPN21.8

Sleeper18.7

FantasyPros—

Ja'Marr Chase faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.7 fantasy points.

Makai Lemon

Fortified9.0

ESPN8.6

Sleeper8.9

FantasyPros—

Makai Lemon faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

Ja'Marr Chase projects for 20.0 points in PPR scoring, 11.0 more than Makai Lemon. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 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.