Alec Pierce or Devaughn Vele?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Devaughn Vele
  • Rest of season: Alec Pierce4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Alec Pierce

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Alec PierceDevaughn Vele
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 0 rank Devaughn Vele ahead
WR48#45–#50edgeWR68#53–#90
Week 3WR58#55–#67WR43#30–#48edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)6.69.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #97 overalledge4 #235 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +8 val+24 ranks · +34 val
Rostered84%39%
Bye138
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Alec Pierce or Devaughn Vele?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Alec Pierce at WR58 (range #55–#67) and Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48). Projections: 6.6 vs 9.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Devaughn Vele?
Alec Pierce. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR48 (range #45–#50) vs Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Alec Pierce ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Devaughn Vele?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #97 overall and Devaughn Vele #235, so Alec Pierce carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.