Devaughn Vele or Jalen Royals?
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 — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Devaughn Vele
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| Devaughn Vele | Jalen Royals | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 0 rank Jalen Royals ahead | WR59#47–#81edge | WR111#92–#130 |
| Week 9 | WR40#30–#48edge | WR104#88–#120 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.4edge | 1.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #135 overalledge | 3 #321 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -90 val | +171 ranks · +123 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 1% |
| Bye | 8 | 5 |
| 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 9, Devaughn Vele or Jalen Royals?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Jalen Royals at WR104 (range #88–#120). Projections: 9.4 vs 1.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Jalen Royals?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Jalen Royals WR111 (range #92–#130). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Jalen Royals?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Jalen Royals #321, so Devaughn Vele 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.