Devaughn Vele or Dontayvion Wicks?

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 7 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
5 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 2 rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead
WR59#47–#81edgeWR62#50–#69
Week 9WR40#30–#48edgeWR89#55–#107
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.4edge2.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #135 overall6 #138 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-17 ranks · -90 val-23 ranks · -121 val
Rostered41%15%
Bye810
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Ankle) · DNP → DNP · 0.0326% 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 Dontayvion Wicks?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Dontayvion Wicks at WR89 (range #55–#107). Projections: 9.4 vs 2.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Dontayvion Wicks?
Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Dontayvion Wicks WR62 (range #50–#69). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele 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 #135 overall and Dontayvion Wicks #138, 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.