Who should I start in Week 9, Devaughn Vele or Rashod Bateman?

Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 9.4 vs 5.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Rashod Bateman?

Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Devaughn Vele 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 Rashod Bateman?

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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This week: Devaughn Vele
Rest of season: Devaughn Vele — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Devaughn Vele

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	Devaughn Vele	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season 5 of 7 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 2 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	WR59#47–#81edge	WR79#66–#85
Week 9	WR40#30–#48edge	WR72#61–#86
Week 9 projection (PPR)	9.4edge	5.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #135 overalledge	4 #218 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-17 ranks · -90 val	-40 ranks · -89 val
Rostered	41%	9%
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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Who should I start in Week 9, Devaughn Vele or Rashod Bateman?: Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 9.4 vs 5.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Rashod Bateman?: Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Devaughn Vele 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.