Makai Lemon has quickly ascended to the top of the Philadelphia Eagles depth chart due to numerous roster injuries, most notably the injury suffered by DeVonta Smith. The rookie wide receiver out of USC has seen at least six targets in each of his past four contests, establishing himself as a reliable weapon in the Philly offense.
Recent Performance and Quarterback Connection
The first-year player is coming off the most productive outing of his young professional career against Dallas in Week 7, where he hauled in seven of eight passes for 67 yards and a touchdown. Lemon has developed a strong rapport with quarterback Tanner McKee, becoming a trusted target in the passing game.
With a shortage of other proven pass-catchers on the team and a rapidly growing bond with his young quarterback, Lemon presents an encouraging option for both real-life fans and fantasy managers. Fantasy players needing receiver depth should secure him immediately before his output rises and he becomes a heavily contested commodity.
FantasyPros.com reports that Lemon remains available in approximately 38 percent of leagues.
