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Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon Addresses Key Drops vs Giants

Lately, Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon has been doing better, but he struggled to haul in a couple of key passes on Sunday against the New York Giants. After Sunday’s loss, Lemon was asked about the drops, and…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:27 PM
Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon Addresses Key Drops vs Giants
Key Things to Know
  • Eagles rookie Makai Lemon took responsibility for key dropped passes in Sunday's loss to the Giants.
  • Lemon attributed the mistakes to losing focus and stated he needs to catch more balls in practice.
  • Despite the miscues, Lemon led Philadelphia with six catches for 61 yards on nine targets.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon addressed his frustration following multiple key dropped passes during Sunday's loss against the New York Giants. Speaking to reporters postgame, Lemon attributed the missed catches to losing focus and emphasized the need to catch as many balls as possible to correct the issue moving forward.

Despite the drops, the first-round pick led Philadelphia's receiving game with six receptions for 61 yards on nine targets. Lemon has seen an expanded role on offense due to injuries to DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, bringing his season totals beyond 31 catches and 251 receiving yards.

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