Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Ladd McConkey?

Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR26 (range #20–#29) and Ladd McConkey at WR39 (range #30–#65). Projections: 9.6 vs 9.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #45–#58) vs Ladd McConkey WR30 (range #24–#34). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Ladd McConkey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #118 overall and Ladd McConkey #55, so Ladd McConkey 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 Ladd McConkey?

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 7 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Devaughn Vele
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 6 of 6 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

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

	Devaughn Vele	Ladd McConkey
Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 6 rank Ladd McConkey ahead	WR53#45–#58	WR30#24–#34edge
Week 5	WR26#20–#29edge	WR39#30–#65
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.6	9.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #118 overall	15 #55 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+132 ranks · +382 val	-22 ranks · -817 val
Rostered	46%	96%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Ladd McConkey?: Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR26 (range #20–#29) and Ladd McConkey at WR39 (range #30–#65). Projections: 9.6 vs 9.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #45–#58) vs Ladd McConkey WR30 (range #24–#34). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Ladd McConkey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #118 overall and Ladd McConkey #55, so Ladd McConkey 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.