Darius Cooper 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 — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Devaughn Vele
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| Darius Cooper | Devaughn Vele | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Darius Cooper ahead · 5 rank Devaughn Vele ahead | WR100#92–#113 | WR59#47–#81edge |
| Week 9 | WR57#50–#75 | WR40#30–#48edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.5 | 9.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #291 overall | 6 #135 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -33 ranks · -39 val | -17 ranks · -90 val |
| Rostered | 6% | 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, Darius Cooper or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Darius Cooper at WR57 (range #50–#75) and Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48). Projections: 7.5 vs 9.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darius Cooper or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Darius Cooper WR100 (range #92–#113) vs Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darius Cooper for Devaughn Vele?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darius Cooper is ranked #291 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.