Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or Makai Lemon

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Week 1 Projections

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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
6.2 0.0 0.0 1.9 28.8 0.2

Rashod Bateman News

Rashod Bateman Arrested for Allegedly Smashing Car Windows with Newborn Child Inside

Friday, August 21, 2:10 PM

According to TMZ, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been accused of three charges relating to a June incident, including Battery-Family Violence (first offense), Reckless Conduct, and Criminal Damage to Property, according to TMZ. Per reports, Bateman allegedly smashed the windows of a victim's car that had a newborn child inside. Per Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner, a Ravens spokesperson said the team is in contact with league officials but would not offer further comment at this time, given that it is still a pending legal matter. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to this case as it is still ongoing. In the event Bateman were to face a suspension, the team's top wide receiver, Zay Flowers, and training camp breakout Ja'Kobi Lane could see an even larger target share early in the season.

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Week 1 Projections

Fant.
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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
9.2 0.4 0.0 3.3 44.2 0.2

Makai Lemon News

Makai Lemon Still Expected to Have a Major Role in Eagles Passing Game

Friday, August 21, 12:25 PM

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon (hamstring) is expected to have a major role in the team's passing game, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. The 20th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Lemon has missed a large portion of training camp with a hamstring injury and just recently returned to practice in a limited capacity. Still, Berman writes that Lemon is expected to be one of Philly's top three wide receivers alongside DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, and that the team believes the rookie can stay up to speed even without on-field work. Following their offseason trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots, the Eagles have a significant level of pass-catching production to backfill in 2026. As long as he can stay healthy from here on out, Lemon could be a major part of that effort. In leagues where his value may be dropping due to injury concerns, Lemon could be a solid buy-low target for fantasy managers.

Rashod Bateman vs. Makai Lemon

Still trying to decide between Bateman and Lemon? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Rashod Bateman is projected to score 6.2 points this week while Makai Lemon is projected to score 9.2 points.