Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith?
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: DeVonta Smith — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: DeVonta Smith
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Devaughn Vele | DeVonta Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 7 rank DeVonta Smith ahead | WR59#47–#81 | WR31#23–#51edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#30–#48edge | WR84#29–#128 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.4edge | 5.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #135 overall | 16 #52 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -90 val | -26 ranks · -1220 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 96% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play |
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, Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128). Projections: 9.4 vs 5.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith?
- DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for DeVonta Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, so DeVonta Smith 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.