Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?

Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR34 (range #21–#45) and Makai Lemon at WR47 (range #38–#58). Projections: 9.7 vs 9.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?

Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon 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 #119 overall and Makai Lemon #95, 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.

Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?

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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Devaughn Vele
Rest of season: Makai Lemon — 5 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 3 of 8 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 5 rank Makai Lemon ahead	WR53#46–#58	WR51#45–#57edge
Week 5	WR34#21–#45edge	WR47#38–#58
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.7	9.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #119 overall	9 #95 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+115 ranks · +353 val	+19 ranks · +144 val
Rostered	47%	60%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?: Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR34 (range #21–#45) and Makai Lemon at WR47 (range #38–#58). Projections: 9.7 vs 9.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Makai Lemon?: Makai Lemon. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Makai Lemon WR51 (range #45–#57). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Makai Lemon 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 #119 overall and Makai Lemon #95, 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.