Who should I start in Week 9, Colston Loveland or Devaughn Vele?

Colston Loveland. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE4 (range #4–#7) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48); on the flex board it is #45 vs #82. Projections: 12.8 vs 9.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Devaughn Vele?

Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE5 (range #2–#7) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Colston Loveland for Devaughn Vele?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #71 overall and Devaughn Vele #135, so Colston Loveland 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.

Colston Loveland 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: Colston Loveland
Rest of season: Colston Loveland — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Colston Loveland

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	Colston Loveland	Devaughn Vele
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank Devaughn Vele ahead	#72#43–#86edge	#139#93–#219
Week 9 (flex)	FLX45#42–#51edge	FLX82#66–#93
Week 9 projection (PPR)	12.8edge	9.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #71 overalledge	6 #135 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+9 ranks · +124 val	-17 ranks · -90 val
Rostered	96%	41%
Bye	10	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, Colston Loveland or Devaughn Vele?: Colston Loveland. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE4 (range #4–#7) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48); on the flex board it is #45 vs #82. Projections: 12.8 vs 9.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Devaughn Vele?: Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE5 (range #2–#7) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Colston Loveland for Devaughn Vele?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #71 overall and Devaughn Vele #135, so Colston Loveland 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.