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ArticleSam Cosmi: “Just watch the tape and shut your mouths” - Daily SlopSeptember 17, 2026

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Between his preseason debut and Week 1, Lemon has been targeted nine times … for negative two yards.

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Lemon's 9 targets through preseason and Week 1 yielded negative 2 yards.

Wide receiver Makai Lemon has been targeted nine times combined between his preseason debut and Week 1 for negative two yards, indicating severe inefficiency or lack of involvement in the Eagles' passing game.

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Makai LemonNeutralUsage

Lemon and Wicks will likely cancel each other out; both should be benched vs. Tennessee.

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Makai LemonPositiveUsage

Lemon's predictable slot role and manufactured targets make him untrustworthy even in flex spots.

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Makai LemonNeutralRole

Lemon (25 routes, Week 1) is a work in progress; best used in slot on play-action, not early-down blocking.

Yahoo Sports NFL

Makai LemonNegativeDepth Chart

Listed as WR3/4 on Eagles depth chart. Community expects him to be 'a huge bust' despite being ahead of Hollywood Brown on depth chart.

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Makai LemonPositiveBreakout

Lemon's 85% route rate (2nd on team) suggests downfield targets coming soon.

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Makai LemonNegativeBust

Lemon's -2 yards on nine targets signals immediate execution issues despite draft capital.

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