Devaughn Vele or Michael Mayer?
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 — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Devaughn Vele | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 5 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | #139#93–#219edge | #152#128–#163 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX82#66–#93edge | FLX106#94–#113 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.4edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #135 overall | 6 #148 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -90 val | +67 ranks · +181 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 13% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| 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 9, Devaughn Vele or Michael Mayer?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Michael Mayer at TE20 (range #16–#24); on the flex board it is #82 vs #106. Projections: 9.4 vs 8.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Michael Mayer?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Michael Mayer?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Michael Mayer #148, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.