Devaughn Vele or Mike Washington Jr.?

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: even on the consensus — 4 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Devaughn VeleMike Washington Jr.
Rest of season (overall)
3 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 4 rank Mike Washington Jr. ahead
#139#93–#219#139#130–#146
Week 9 (flex)FLX82#66–#93edgeFLX105#90–#113
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.4edge7.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #135 overall6 #136 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-17 ranks · -90 val+39 ranks · +140 val
Rostered41%47%
Bye813
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 9, Devaughn Vele or Mike Washington Jr.?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Mike Washington Jr. at RB36 (range #30–#38); on the flex board it is #82 vs #105. Projections: 9.4 vs 7.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Mike Washington Jr.?
The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Mike Washington Jr. RB35 (range #33–#37). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Washington Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Mike Washington Jr.?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Mike Washington Jr. #136, 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.