Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Devaughn Vele
  • Rest of season: Devaughn Vele3 of 3 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Devaughn VeleTroy Franklin
Rest of season
3 of 3 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 0 rank Troy Franklin ahead
WR68#53–#90edgeWR96#85–#106
Week 3WR43#30–#48edgeWR90#86–#98
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.9edge2.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #235 overall4 #240 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+24 ranks · +34 val-31 ranks · -54 val
Rostered39%2%
Bye810
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 3, Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin?
Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48) and Troy Franklin at WR90 (range #86–#98). Projections: 9.9 vs 2.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Troy Franklin?
Devaughn Vele. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90) vs Troy Franklin WR96 (range #85–#106). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Devaughn Vele ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Troy Franklin?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #235 overall and Troy Franklin #240, 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.