Garrett Wilson vs Makai Lemon
Garrett Wilson holds a 48% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 10/2/2026
THE CASE FOR WILSON
Garrett Wilson is a proven NFL alpha with back-to-back elite target shares and the ability to win at all three levels, giving you a high weekly floor. At 26, you’re buying prime-year production with less projection risk than a rookie/young breakout profile. Even with QB volatility in NYJ, his talent and role keep him insulated as a top dynasty WR1/2 asset.
THE CASE FOR LEMON
Makai Lemon is 22.2 with a meaningful value discount (17.1%) and more runway, which matters in rebuilds and value-growth arcs. In PHI, he’s tied to a strong offensive ecosystem that can generate efficient WR scoring if he earns a consistent role. If he hits, the payoff is outsized relative to cost because you’re buying uncertainty at a cheaper price point.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Garrett Wilson—bank the proven target volume and weekly startability over Lemon’s range of outcomes.
Makai Lemon—take the younger, cheaper profile and use the 17% gap to add a sweetener/pick.
Not that close: Wilson’s certainty and WR1-level role justify the premium unless you’re explicitly optimizing for timeline and value insulation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Worth more?
Garrett Wilson is worth more today, and the ~17% gap is reasonable for the difference in projection certainty.
Trade?
If buying Wilson, try Lemon + a 2nd (or equivalent) depending on league WR appetite; if selling Wilson, don’t do it straight up for Lemon.
Superflex?
In SF formats the relative logic stays the same for WRs—Wilson’s premium is still justified, but rebuilders should prioritize the extra value piece/pick on top of Lemon.
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