Devaughn Vele or Tez Johnson?
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 — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Devaughn Vele
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| Devaughn Vele | Tez Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 1 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 0 rank Tez Johnson ahead | WR59#47–#81edge | WR123#103–#134 |
| Week 9 | WR40#30–#48edge | WR70#62–#94 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.4edge | 4.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #135 overalledge | 3 #312 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -90 val | +55 ranks · +42 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 2% |
| 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 9, Devaughn Vele or Tez Johnson?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR40 (range #30–#48) and Tez Johnson at WR70 (range #62–#94). Projections: 9.4 vs 4.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Tez Johnson?
- Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR59 (range #47–#81) vs Tez Johnson WR123 (range #103–#134). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Tez Johnson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #135 overall and Tez Johnson #312, 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.