Bryce Lance 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: Devaughn Vele
- Rest of season: Devaughn Vele — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Devaughn Vele
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| Bryce Lance | Devaughn Vele | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Bryce Lance ahead · 7 rank Devaughn Vele ahead | WR94#84–#101 | WR59#47–#81edge |
| Week 9 | WR93#71–#114 | WR40#30–#48edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 3.6 | 9.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #269 overall | 6 #135 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -27 ranks · -36 val | -17 ranks · -90 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 41% |
| Bye | 8 | 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 9, Bryce Lance or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Bryce Lance at WR93 (range #71–#114) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48). Projections: 3.6 vs 9.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Lance or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Lance WR94 (range #84–#101) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Lance for Devaughn Vele?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Lance is ranked #269 overall and Devaughn Vele #135, so Devaughn Vele 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.