
Should I start Josh Downs or Makai Lemon this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Josh Downs
Week 7 ยท Standard
Recent scoring favors Josh Downs: 3.7 versus 3.0 FP per game.
Forecast updated ยท Standard

RESEARCH PICK

4.8FF projected
โ +0.3 vs ESPN
Sun 1:00 PM ET
THE ALTERNATIVE

Makai Lemon
WR ยท PHIStats & schedule โบ4.8FF projected
โ +0.3 vs ESPN
Mon 8:15 PM ET
Josh Downs
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees4.1 FP
Workload4.3 FP
Monte Carlo4.3 FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.7 FP.
- The MIN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 3.75%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 5.7 targets and 0.2 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.0 targets per game.
Makai Lemon
FF4.8 FP
Boosted Trees3.5 FP
Workload5.5 FP
Monte Carloโ FP
- Recent scoring average: 3.0 FP.
- The DAL defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 6.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 6.9 targets and 0.1 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Saquon Barkley, Grant Calcaterra, Eli Stowers; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.3 targets per game.
Projection breakdown
Josh Downs
Fortified4.8
ESPN4.5
Sleeper5.6
FantasyProsโ
Josh Downs faces MIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.
Makai Lemon
Fortified4.8
ESPN4.5
Sleeper4.9
FantasyProsโ
Makai Lemon faces DAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.
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