Devaughn Vele or Khalil Shakir?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Devaughn Vele
  • Rest of season: Khalil Shakir4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Khalil Shakir

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

Devaughn VeleKhalil Shakir
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 4 rank Khalil Shakir ahead
WR68#53–#90WR50#44–#54edge
Week 3WR43#30–#48edgeWR48#46–#51
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.99.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #235 overall7 #128 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +34 val-5 ranks · -27 val
Rostered39%60%
Bye87
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Devaughn Vele or Khalil Shakir?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48) and Khalil Shakir at WR48 (range #46–#51). Projections: 9.9 vs 9.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Khalil Shakir?
Khalil Shakir. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90) vs Khalil Shakir WR50 (range #44–#54). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Khalil Shakir ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Khalil Shakir?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #235 overall and Khalil Shakir #128, so Khalil Shakir 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.