Devaughn Vele or Joshua Palmer?

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 VeleJoshua Palmer
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 0 rank Joshua Palmer ahead
WR59#47–#81edgeWR106#95–#116
Week 9WR40#30–#48edgeWR111#99–#122
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.4edge2.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #135 overalledge3 #320 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-17 ranks · -90 val-31 ranks · -30 val
Rostered41%1%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.10314% 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 Joshua Palmer?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Joshua Palmer at WR111 (range #99–#122). Projections: 9.4 vs 2.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Joshua Palmer?
Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Joshua Palmer WR106 (range #95–#116). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Joshua Palmer?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Joshua Palmer #320, 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.