Devaughn Vele or Jake Ferguson?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Devaughn Vele
- Rest of season: Devaughn Vele — 4 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 Vele | Jake Ferguson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 4 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 3 rank Jake Ferguson ahead | #125#77–#221edge | #150#135–#163 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX65#53–#84edge | FLX108#96–#120 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.9edge | 7.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #124 overall | 6 #149 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +108 ranks · +321 val | -25 ranks · -115 val |
| Rostered | 44% | 67% |
| Bye | 8 | 14 |
| 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 7, Devaughn Vele or Jake Ferguson?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR32 (range #25–#42) and Jake Ferguson at TE23 (range #19–#27); on the flex board it is #65 vs #108. Projections: 9.9 vs 7.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Jake Ferguson?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR51 (range #40–#69) vs Jake Ferguson TE23 (range #20–#27). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Jake Ferguson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #124 overall and Jake Ferguson #149, 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.