Devaughn Vele or Josh Downs?
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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Josh Downs — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Josh Downs
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Devaughn Vele | Josh Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 7 rank Josh Downs ahead | WR59#47–#81 | WR39#24–#53edge |
| Week 9 | WR40#30–#48 | WR40#34–#46 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.4 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #135 overall | 11 #75 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -90 val | -12 ranks · -195 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 75% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| 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 Josh Downs?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Devaughn Vele is WR40 (range #30–#48) and Josh Downs is WR40 (range #34–#46) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Josh Downs?
- Josh Downs. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Josh Downs WR39 (range #24–#53). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Josh Downs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Josh Downs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Josh Downs #75, so Josh Downs 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.