Brian Thomas Jr. or Devaughn Vele?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Devaughn Vele
- Rest of season: Devaughn Vele — 3 of 5 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Devaughn Vele | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 5 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 3 rank Devaughn Vele ahead | WR58#47–#67 | WR56#45–#82edge |
| Week 6 | WR54#44–#64 | WR28#24–#35edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 6.6 | 10.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #119 overall | 7 #118 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -39 ranks · -333 val | +116 ranks · +359 val |
| Rostered | 59% | 47% |
| Bye | 7 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | No 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 6, Brian Thomas Jr. or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #44–#64) and Devaughn Vele at WR28 (range #24–#35). Projections: 6.6 vs 10.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR58 (range #47–#67) vs Devaughn Vele WR56 (range #45–#82). 3 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Devaughn Vele?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #119 overall and Devaughn Vele #118, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.