Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Jakobi Meyers?

Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR36 (range #24–#44) and Jakobi Meyers at WR36 (range #33–#45). Projections: 9.8 vs 9.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Jakobi Meyers?

Jakobi Meyers. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Jakobi Meyers WR44 (range #39–#51). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jakobi Meyers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Jakobi Meyers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #119 overall and Jakobi Meyers #82, so Jakobi Meyers 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.

Devaughn Vele or Jakobi Meyers?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Devaughn Vele
Rest of season: Jakobi Meyers — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Jakobi Meyers

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Devaughn Vele	Jakobi Meyers
Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 7 rank Jakobi Meyers ahead	WR53#46–#58	WR44#39–#51edge
Week 5	WR36#24–#44edge	WR36#33–#45
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.8	9.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #119 overall	10 #82 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+115 ranks · +353 val	+31 ranks · +272 val
Rostered	47%	67%
Bye	8	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Jakobi Meyers?: Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR36 (range #24–#44) and Jakobi Meyers at WR36 (range #33–#45). Projections: 9.8 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Jakobi Meyers?: Jakobi Meyers. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Jakobi Meyers WR44 (range #39–#51). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jakobi Meyers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Jakobi Meyers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #119 overall and Jakobi Meyers #82, so Jakobi Meyers 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.