Devaughn Vele or Xavier Worthy?
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: Xavier Worthy — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Xavier Worthy
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Devaughn Vele | Xavier Worthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Devaughn Vele ahead · 3 rank Xavier Worthy ahead | WR68#53–#90 | WR51#42–#63edge |
| Week 3 | WR43#30–#48edge | WR56#38–#67 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.9 | 10.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #235 overall | 7 #131 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +24 ranks · +34 val | -5 ranks · -26 val |
| Rostered | 39% | 66% |
| Bye | 8 | 5 |
| 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 3, Devaughn Vele or Xavier Worthy?
- Devaughn Vele. This week's consensus has Devaughn Vele at WR43 (range #30–#48) and Xavier Worthy at WR56 (range #38–#67). Projections: 9.9 vs 10.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Devaughn Vele or Xavier Worthy?
- Xavier Worthy. Rest-of-season consensus: Devaughn Vele WR68 (range #53–#90) vs Xavier Worthy WR51 (range #42–#63). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Xavier Worthy ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Devaughn Vele for Xavier Worthy?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Devaughn Vele is ranked #235 overall and Xavier Worthy #131, so Xavier Worthy 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.