Who should I start in Week 5, Devaughn Vele or Tony Pollard?

Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR36 (range #24–#44) and Tony Pollard at RB28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #74 vs #73. Projections: 9.8 vs 11.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Tony Pollard?

Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #27–#35). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Tony Pollard?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #119 overall and Tony Pollard #114, 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.

Devaughn Vele or Tony Pollard?

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 12 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Tony Pollard
Rest of season: Tony Pollard — 3 of 6 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	Tony Pollard
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 6 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 3 rank Tony Pollard ahead	#130#83–#243	#117#89–#146edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX74#52–#90	FLX73#61–#80edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.8	11.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #119 overall	8 #114 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+114 ranks · +351 val	-33 ranks · -290 val
Rostered	47%	88%
Bye	8	9
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 Tony Pollard?: Tony Pollard. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR36 (range #24–#44) and Tony Pollard at RB28 (range #24–#30); on the flex board it is #74 vs #73. Projections: 9.8 vs 11.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Tony Pollard?: Tony Pollard. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR53 (range #46–#58) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #27–#35). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Tony Pollard?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #119 overall and Tony Pollard #114, 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.