Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Devaughn Vele
- Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Makai Lemon
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Devaughn Vele | Makai Lemon | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 8 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 4 rank Makai Lemon ahead | WR51#40–#69 | WR50#46–#57edge |
| Week 7 | WR33#28–#37edge | WR52#47–#59 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.9edge | 5.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #132 overall | 10 #87 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +103 ranks · +285 val | +27 ranks · +222 val |
| Rostered | 46% | 53% |
| Bye | 8 | 10 |
| 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 7, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR33 (range #28–#37) and Makai Lemon at WR52 (range #47–#59). Projections: 9.9 vs 5.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?
- Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR51 (range #40–#69) vs Makai Lemon WR50 (range #46–#57). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Makai Lemon?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #132 overall and Makai Lemon #87, so Makai Lemon 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.