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PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Vele is the WR16 in PPR points this season and that doesn't seem too fluky considering his 31 targets are tied for the 13th most at the position; the 28-year-old third-year talent is in a pass-happy Saints offense doing enough to keep him and TE Juwan Johnson as very fantasy-relevant pieces alongside Chris Olave, though this week's matchup against Brian Flores and the Vikings' league-best scoring defense is brutal.PositiveBreakoutOct 7, 2026
Vele ranks WR16 through four weeks and is highlighted as a breakout surprise. The source also notes earlier that the Lions secondary has allowed monster performances to Vele (19.9 PPR points) among other receivers, indicating he is part of a pass-funnel defense environment.PositiveBreakoutOct 7, 2026
Vele has put up WR1 numbers for the Saints, which the source uses as a comparison point to suggest first-round prospect Jordyn Tyson could do even better if he gets healthy and on the field.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Devaughn Vele had six receptions in Week 4 despite the Saints' loss.PositiveUsageOct 6, 2026
Devaughn Vele recorded six receptions in the Saints' Week 4 loss, demonstrating consistent target involvement.NegativeProjectionOct 6, 2026
Vele is ranked 67th in the Week 5 value meter for the NO vs. MIN matchup.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
Vele is recommended as a streaming pick for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 4 against the Falcons.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Devaughn Vele has a good matchup against Atlanta this week.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Vele is supporting Olave in the Saints passing game and gets a slight lean against ATL, which is 28th in DVOA vs. WR2. In the scoop projection, he catches a TD from Shough.NegativeRoleOct 1, 2026
Vele is supporting Chris Olave in New Orleans' receiving corps, providing secondary target opportunities in the offense.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked WR29 in Week 4 vs. Atlanta on MNF. Started the season strong with WR10 and WR29 performances before a WR63 dud last week. The Saints passing game is aggressive (+4% dropback rate over expected, 7th) and ranks third in plays per minute. Saints likely without RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) for an extended period, increasing passing volume. Matchup advantage: Falcons cornerback room is banged-up and ranks among just five groups allowing 40-plus PPR points per game to WRs this season. Source expects redemption performance.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Through three weeks of the 2026 season, Devaughn Vele is outscoring Rashee Rice, Ladd McConkey and Jaylen Waddle.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
88% snap share, 63 snaps; 43 routes (96% route rate); 6 targets, 103 receiving yards; 15% target share, 34% air yards share; 17% TPR; 91% snap%, 89% route%, 18% target%.PositiveValueSep 24, 2026
Devaughn Vele is recommended as a streaming option for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 3 versus Las Vegas.PositiveUsageSep 24, 2026
Has posted good numbers early in 2026 for the Saints offense; slight lean for Week 3 matchup against Las Vegas (22nd in DVOA vs. WR2 in 2026), indicating a favorable defensive matchup.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Slight lean on Vele against Las Vegas, who ranks 22nd in DVOA vs. WR2 in 2026, indicating a favorable matchup for the Saints' second receiver.PositiveUsageSep 24, 2026
Vele has posted good numbers in the Saints offense so far through two weeks. The source projects him to catch a TD pass from Shough against Las Vegas.NegativeRoleSep 24, 2026
Receiver in New Orleans offense alongside Juwan Johnson; both are receiving targets in the Saints' passing game.PositiveBreakoutSep 24, 2026
Vele has emerged as a possible breakout player for the Saints offense in Week 2; his development is a major positive for New Orleans' passing game, which is operating without top-10 pick Jordyn Tyson.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Vele has averaged 13.4 PPR points per game since Week 12 of last season (WR18 status among pass-catchers with at least three games played); as the No. 2 option in a Saints offense that ranks 2nd in plays per minute and is pass-heavy with Tyler Shough leading the NFL in completions (62) and passing yards (662) through two weeks, there's little reason to expect a big-time dropoff.PositiveBreakoutSep 23, 2026
Vele has returned WR3 or better numbers (WR13 PPR rank) despite not being drafted on average in August, benefiting from injuries to other parties in the offense. The source cautions against counting on him maintaining top-36 numbers for the season.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Vele has averaged 13.4 PPR points per game since Week 12 of last season — good for WR18 status among all pass-catchers to play at least three games during that span. As the No. 2 option in a Saints offense that is fast-paced (2nd in plays per minute), pass-heavy and led by Tyler Shough, who leads the NFL in completions (62) and passing yards (662) through two weeks, there's little reason to expect a big-time dropoff.PositiveSleeperSep 23, 2026
Vele has returned WR3 or better numbers despite not being drafted on average in August; currently ranked WR13 in PPR. The article notes he continues to benefit from injuries to other parties in the offense but is posting strong early-season production.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Vele was second on the team in targets (again) and had a bunch of clutch catches for first downs (again). The source notes the Saints will have a dangerous WR group in 11 personnel if/when they get Jordyn Tyson healthy.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Vele's fantasy value figures to take a hit once Jordan Tyson works his way back from his hamstring injury, reducing Vele's target share and role in the Saints passing attack.PositiveRoleSep 18, 2026
Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Chris Olave is unavailable for Week 2; would see more targets for New Orleans.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Recommended as a streaming wide receiver option for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 2 at Baltimore, suggesting he offers value at a moderately rostered level.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Vele is recommended as a streaming pick for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 2, playing at Baltimore.PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Vele has posted PPR finishes of WR44, WR7, WR45, WR32, and WR10 in his last five games; ranked WR36 for Week 2 at Baltimore with upside in full-PPR scoring as long as Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) remains sidelined.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Vele is ranked WR36 and faces the Ravens. He has posted PPR finishes of WR44, WR7, WR45, WR32, and WR10 in his last five games, showing significant upside. There is a lot to like about Vele in full-PPR scoring as long as Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) remains sidelined, though the Ravens defense is not expected to wilt quite the same way as the Lions did.PositiveValueSep 16, 2026
Vele is ranked #1 on the Priority Target Rankings waiver wire list.PositiveSleeperSep 16, 2026
Vele is Theo Gremminger's favorite target in deeper formats like the NFFC and FFPC this week, available in several leagues. The WR2 role looks very strong with Tyler Shough posting a career-high in passing yards. Vele earned nine targets despite Chris Olave having 180 receiving yards, finishing with seven catches for 69 yards and a TD. Dating back to last season, this is his third game in his last four with at least 11.7 fantasy points.NegativeMatchupSep 15, 2026
Ranked 58th in Week 2 value meter for NO at BAL matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Vele's waiver price is now infinitely higher after Week 1, but the third-year wide receiver's value is tied to game script. While New Orleans won't always trail double digits entering the fourth quarter, the source doesn't think they are a particularly good team, meaning game script will funnel targets to Vele. Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) won't be activated off injured reserve until at least early October, giving Vele at least two more usable fantasy weeks with the Ravens, Raiders, and Falcons on the docket.NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026
Vele drew a 21-yard defensive pass interference penalty in the end zone in Week 1 but did score after the penalty, representing a missed opportunity that was partially mitigated by the subsequent touchdown.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Projected to see 5-7 targets per game until Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) returns, which could be October or November. This projection is based on his 81% route share and 17% TPRR in Week 1, adjusted for the Saints' inflated volume.PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026
Rode the team volume to 7-69-1 with a 17% TPRR and 81% route share (team high). The source notes to discount the stat line because the Saints got nearly two games' worth of pass volume, but Vele is very secure as a starter and could see 5-7 targets per game until Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is ready, whenever that may be (October or November).PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026
Vele played 91% of snaps and 81% of routes, catching 7 of 7 targets for 69 yards and 19 air yards; had a 17.6% target share in a high-volume Saints offense that ran 86 plays.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
Recommended as streaming option for deep leagues (under 10% rostered); road matchup at Detroit provides Week 1 WR streaming opportunity.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Listed in good matchups for Week 1 at Detroit.PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026
Vele has a good Week 1 matchup on the road at Detroit, listed among other good wide receiver matchups for the week.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Vele is a very underrated addition who will step into the vacated Jordyn Tyson role while Tyson is on IR and should maintain a role as the team's WR2 for as long as Tyson misses time. He had 26 targets over the Saints' final four games last season.PositiveRoleSep 8, 2026
Vele is a very underrated addition who will step into the vacated Jordyn Tyson role while Tyson is on IR and should maintain a role as the team's WR2 for as long as Tyson misses time. He had 26 targets over the team's final four games last season with the Saints.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Ranked Tier 2 in preseason waiver wire pickups, indicating solid free-agent value before the season starts.NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
At 28, the third-year wideout is positioned as New Orleans' No. 2 option behind Chris Olave throughout September after 2026 first-round pick Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. JJ Zachariason notes Vele is familiar with the offense (16 receptions for 202 yards and a touchdown Week 13-16 last year), which is more than can be said about 2026 fourth-round pick Bryce Lance and 2026 sixth-round pick Barion Brown below him on the depth chart; however, Zachariason doesn't know the scenario where anyone is eager to roster an older wideout without much experience for an offense he's not convinced is all that good.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Devaughn Vele is fully expected to be the Saints' No. 3 WR, with the No. 4 option potentially more significant than expected if Jordyn Tyson misses time with his hamstring injury.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Vele was rested and remains the much safer candidate to benefit from Jordyn Tyson's hamstring injury, positioning him for more snaps than previously expected in September.PositiveSleeperAug 11, 2026
The source identifies Vele as the clear WR3 in New Orleans behind Chris Olave and Jordyn Tyson, noting that both Olave and Tyson have injury concerns; Vele stands out for his bigger build and greater physicality, with room for promotion if either starter misses time.PositiveSleeperAug 7, 2026
Vele has a competent argument as a fill-in starter given the WR depth concerns in the Saints offense, particularly given the injury histories of Jordyn Tyson and Chris Olave; he could see opportunity if either starter misses time.