Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon had six receptions for 57 yards versus the Washington Commanders in Week 8. Lemon was targeted a game-high nine times.
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Why It Matters: Faced with another night of not having DeVonta Smith (hamstring) or Dontayvion Wicks (ankle), Tanner McKee looked to the team's first-round pick nine times on Sunday night. The rookie responded with six catches for 57 yards. It's middling production to be sure, but it's getting Lemon some much-needed reps after he was almost invisible over the first six games of 2026. While it's unclear how much he'll be featured once Smith and/or Wicks return, Lemon is worth owning as a WR4/WR5 type that should at least offer flex value for as long as he remains the de facto
lead receiver.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Makai Lemon squeezes team-high 57 yards out of six catches
