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Dontayvion Wicks and DeVonta Smith both appear to be out again for Week 8. The duo missed Week 7 and Lemon finally got his chance to shine. Lemon ran 92 percent of the routes and earned a 25 percent target share. He was the intended target on 43 percent of Tanner McKee's first-read throws. With a 7/67/1 receiving line, the rookie did enough to keep that role for Week 8.
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Lemon's 92% route share and 25% target share should continue with Smith out.

Lemon is a start in Week 8 against Dallas with a breakout role opportunity. With Dontayvion Wicks and DeVonta Smith both out again, Lemon got his chance in Week 7 and ran 92 percent of routes with a 25 percent target share. He was the intended target on 43 percent of Tanner McKee's first-read throws and finished with 7 receptions, 67 yards, and 1 touchdown. The offense was built around Lemon, and he did enough to keep that role for Week 8.

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