Devaughn Vele or Dontayvion Wicks?

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: Dontayvion Wicks
  • Rest of season: Dontayvion Wicks4 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.

Devaughn VeleDontayvion Wicks
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 4 rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead
WR68#53–#90WR52#39–#61edge
Week 3WR43#30–#48WR38#35–#43edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.9edge9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #235 overall5 #169 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +34 val+20 ranks · +54 val
Rostered39%23%
Bye810
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Devaughn Vele or Dontayvion Wicks?
Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48) and Dontayvion Wicks at WR38 (range #35–#43). Projections: 9.9 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Dontayvion Wicks?
Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR52 (range #39–#61). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dontayvion Wicks ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Dontayvion Wicks?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #235 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #169, 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.