Yahoo Sports NFL on Makai Lemon

Lemon caught 3 targets for minus-5 yards in Week 1; needs route refinement.

Eagles first-round rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon had a quiet Week 1 debut, catching 3-of-4 targets for minus-5 yards against the Commanders. He did make a key block during Jalen Hurts' crucial third-and-18 conversion in the fourth quarter, but his stat line was disappointing. Lemon acknowledged he has "lots to improve on," specifically citing "route details" and "making sure I define my routes and assignments." His struggles come after a forgettable offseason during which he was injured for most of training camp; in the preseason finale, he recorded just 3 yards on three catches plus a drop that led to an interception.

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