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Should I start DJ Herman or Makai Lemon this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Makai Lemon

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Makai Lemon over DJ Herman for Week 8 Standard: 3.1 projected points versus 0.6.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Makai Lemon: 3.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Makai Lemon
Why this pick?

Makai Lemon

Fortified3.1
ESPN2.8
Sleeper3.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Makai Lemon faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.6
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Makai Lemon projects for 3.1 points in standard scoring, 2.5 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 3:21 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.

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