Who should I start in Week 9, Braelon Allen or Devaughn Vele?

Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48); on the flex board it is #80 vs #82. Projections: 9.1 vs 9.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Devaughn Vele?

Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Braelon Allen for Devaughn Vele?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Devaughn Vele #135, so Braelon Allen 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.

Braelon Allen or Devaughn Vele?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Braelon Allen
Rest of season: Braelon Allen — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Braelon Allen

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	Braelon Allen	Devaughn Vele
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Braelon Allen ahead · 2 rank Devaughn Vele ahead	#108#89–#115edge	#139#93–#219
Week 9 (flex)	FLX80#38–#107edge	FLX82#66–#93
Week 9 projection (PPR)	9.1	9.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #106 overalledge	6 #135 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+84 ranks · +352 val	-17 ranks · -90 val
Rostered	86%	41%
Bye	13	8
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 9, Braelon Allen or Devaughn Vele?: Braelon Allen. This week's consensus has Braelon Allen at RB29 (range #17–#37) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48); on the flex board it is #80 vs #82. Projections: 9.1 vs 9.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Braelon Allen or Devaughn Vele?: Braelon Allen. Rest-of-season consensus: Braelon Allen RB29 (range #26–#31) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Braelon Allen ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Braelon Allen for Devaughn Vele?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Braelon Allen is ranked #106 overall and Devaughn Vele #135, so Braelon Allen 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.