WR · PHI
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Eagles-Commanders snap counts: Makai Lemon seeing more opportunity
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Makai Lemon
WR · PHI · 22 yrs · exp 0 · USC
Status
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- Active
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Value
4,122
Rank
#90
Pos rank
#34
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Latest: Oct 7, 2026 · 4,122
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WR · PHI
analyst
Makai Lemon draws nine targets in Week 8
Makai Lemon caught six of his nine targets for 57 yards in a 27-10 loss to the Commanders in Week 8. Lemon led the Eagles in all receiving categories with DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks both out. The rookie has been productive over his past two contests, going for 124 yards and a touchdown over that span. He will be a flex option in Week 9 vs. the Giants
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Makai Lemon - Leads team with six catches for 57 yards
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Lemon caught six of nine targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Commanders. Lemon has stepped up as Philadelphia's de facto No. 1 receiver in the ongoing absences of DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle). After setting career highs across the board with seven catches for 67 yards and his first NFL touchdown on eight targets in Week 7 against the Cowboys, Lemon led the Eagles in catches, receiving yards and targets Sunday night. The rookie 20th overall pick is building momentum ahead of a Week 9 home game against the Giants, but his target share would likely drop if Smith gains clearance to return
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transaction
FA: Makai Lemon added, Roschon Johnson dropped
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Adds: Makai Lemon. Drops: Roschon Johnson
analyst
Makai Lemon Looks to Build Momentum in Good Matchup Vs. Commanders
Makai Lemon's Week 7 performance was a step in the right direction, and he's poised for a heavy load in Week 8 against the Commanders, who struggle against wide receivers
analyst
Darius Cooper Looking to Make Bigger Impact with Increased Role
Darius Cooper of the Philadelphia Eagles has an opportunity for increased targets in Week 8 against the Washington Commanders due to injuries to DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks. Despite leading the team in offensive snaps last week, Cooper had limited targets and production. He has shown flashes of fantasy value with four touchdowns this season, but has been inconsistent. With other key players like Dallas Goedert also heavily targeted, Cooper faces a challenge to establish himself as a reliable fantasy option, especially with rookie QB Tanner McKee still developing. The matchup against a weak Washington pass defense presents a potential opportunity for Cooper, but fantasy managers are advised not to rush to add him
WR · PHI
general
On a miserable night for the Eagles, at least Makai Lemon showed up
Makai Lemon was a bright spot for the Eagles during their fifth consecutive loss, showing promise as a rookie receiver
WR · PHI
analyst
Makai Lemon plays well in loss Monday
Makai Lemon caught 7-of-8 targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 38-21 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The rookie finally had a high-production game, finishing with the most receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns out of anyone on the team on Monday night. This performance was a good sign that he's not dead in the water after a slow start to the season, but he's unlikely to keep up at this pace when DeVonta Smith (hamstring) makes his return to the lineup
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Monday Night Football: Cowboys run past Eagles 38-21
The Cowboys saved their season, at least for another week, and the Eagles’ postseason hopes took a huge hit Monday night. Dallas beat Philadelphia 38-21 to end a two-game losing streak and move to 3-4. The Eagles, who are decimated by injuries, have lost five in a row to fall to 2-5. They started the game without quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, among others, and finished it without running backs Saquon Barkley and Dameon Pierce. Barkley, who was returning after missing two games with a hamstring injury, left with a back injury. He had seven carries for 62 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 9 yards in limited usage before his new injury. Pierce left in the fourth quarter with an undisclosed injury after 14 carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. The game was back-and-forth for most of the night, with six lead changes. The last came on CeeDee Lamb’s 16-yard touchdown reception and Dak Prescott’s 2-point conversion that gave the Cowboys a 28-21 lead with 1:30 left in the third quarter. Brian Schottenheimer, whose play calling was criticized after he abandoned the run in the second half last week, called for more runs than passes. The Cowboys ran it 38 times for 204 yards and threw it 27 times for 212 yards. The Eagles had zero tackles for loss. Javonte Williams set a career-high with 155 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 carries. He is the Cowboys’ first 150-yard rusher since Ezekiel Elliott in 2018. Prescott was 15-of-27 for 212 yards and three touchdowns. Lamb caught five passes for 74 yards and two touchdowns and George Pickens had four receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown. Tanner McKee, starting for the second consecutive week in place of Hurts, went 23-of-35 for 211 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown picked him in the second half. Rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon caught seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown
WR · PHI
QB · PHI
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Eagles take 21-20 lead on Cowboys to open second half
Rookie Makai Lemon scored his first NFL touchdown, a 4-yard reception from Tanner McKee
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Eagles take 21-20 lead on Cowboys to open second half
Rookie Makai Lemon scored his first NFL touchdown, a 4-yard reception from Tanner McKee. That put the Eagles back in front of the Cowboys, 21-20, after Jake Elliott’s PAT. The Eagles took the second-half kickoff and went 84 yards in 17 plays, taking 9:16 off the clock. They converted 4-of-5 third downs and had a fourth-down conversion on the one third down they didn’t convert. The Eagles now have 238 yards. McKee is 14-of-22 for 129 yards and a touchdown, and Lemon has five receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown. Saquon Barkley has touched the ball on every play he’s been on the field, with seven carries for 62 yards and two catches for 9 yards
general
Saquon Barkley scores on second carry for 7-3 Eagles lead
The Cowboys got a 55-yard field goal from Brandon Aubrey to end their first drive. The Eagles did even better. Despite missing starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, the Eagles had no problem going right down the field. That’s because Saquon Barkley is back. The Eagles running back, who is returning from a hamstring injury, caught a dump off from Tanner McKee for a 12-yard gain. Barkley then went 29 yards on the next play, though it appeared he aggravated his hamstring after awkwardly getting around safety Caleb Downs. With Barkley on the sideline for one play, McKee connected with rookie Makai Lemon for 21 yards. After an offsides penalty on Cowboys defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, Barkley went around the right side for an easy 8-yard touchdown. The Eagles lead 7-3 with 10:25 left in the first quarter. Barkley has 37 yards and a touchdown on two carries and one catch for 12 yards
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WR · PHI
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Eagles' Britain Covey ruled out against Cowboys
With Britain Covey out, Makai Lemon is next in line to handle punt returns against Dallas
analyst
Makai Lemon a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Eagles WR Injuries
Makai Lemon is a priority waiver-wire addition after Eagles WR DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks suffered injuries
WR · PHI
transaction
FA: Makai Lemon added, Brian Thomas Jr. dropped
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Adds: Makai Lemon. Drops: Brian Thomas Jr
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FA: Makai Lemon added
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Adds: Makai Lemon
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Eagles list Saquon Barkley as questionable; DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks ruled out
Eagles face a 2‑wideout shortage with Barkley questionable and Smith/Wicks out; several other players on IR or questionable
analyst
Darius Cooper Has Big Opportunity on Monday Night Football Vs. Cowboys
Eagles’ backup wide receiver Darius Cooper may step into a starting role in Week 7 after injuries to key receivers, potentially boosting his fantasy value
analyst
Despite Slow Start, Makai Lemon Should See More Volume vs. Cowboys
Makai Lemon, a rookie wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to receive more targets in Week 7 against the Dallas Cowboys, but remains a risky start
WR · PHI
WR · PHI
analyst
Makai Lemon has Lost Waiver-Wire Appeal
Philadelphia Eagles rookie first-round wide receiver Makai Lemon was drawing some waiver-wire interest in recent weeks with fellow receiver DeVonta Smith sidelined by a hamstring injury. In the two games that Smith missed against the Los Angeles Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars, Lemon saw more involvement in the passing game and caught eight of his 13 targets for 70 yards. The former USC star got off to a slow start to his NFL career and now has 18 receptions on 28 targets for 127 yards while still searching for his first touchdown. Lemon had at least six targets for the third straight week in Sunday's 25-14 loss to the visiting Carolina Panthers, but he caught only three passes for 19 yards with Smith making his return. Lemon still has intriguing long-term fantasy football upside, but with starting quarterback Jalen Hurts (blood clots) now done for the rest of the season, Lemon's short-term waiver-wire case has withered. He is currently rostered in 34% of Yahoo leagues as the Eagles head into a Monday night battle in Week 7 against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys
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