Darnell Mooney or Devaughn Vele?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Devaughn Vele
- Rest of season: Devaughn Vele — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Darnell Mooney | Devaughn Vele | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Darnell Mooney ahead · 2 rank Devaughn Vele ahead | WR87#80–#92 | WR68#53–#90edge |
| Week 3 | WR80#78–#81 | WR43#30–#48edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 5.7 | 9.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #236 overall | 4 #235 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -20 ranks · -34 val | +24 ranks · +34 val |
| Rostered | 4% | 39% |
| 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 3, Darnell Mooney or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Darnell Mooney at WR80 (range #78–#81) and Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48). Projections: 5.7 vs 9.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Mooney or Devaughn Vele?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Mooney WR87 (range #80–#92) vs Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Darnell Mooney ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Darnell Mooney for Devaughn Vele?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Mooney is ranked #236 overall and Devaughn Vele #235, 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.