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The source projects Devaughn Vele to score another touchdown in Week 2.

The source predicts Devaughn Vele will score another touchdown in Week 2 against the Ravens.

Vele faces a tougher matchup in Week 2 against Baltimore, which allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points per target to slot receivers while ranking 17th in yards per target allowed to the position.

In Week 2, Vele faces a tougher matchup against Baltimore, which allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points per target to slot receivers while ranking 17th in yards per target allowed to the position. This represents a significant downgrade from the high-volume environment that inflated his Week 1 production.

Positioned as a potential workload beneficiary if Chris Olave is unavailable for Week 2; would see more targets for New Orleans.

Vele's 7.8 air yards per target and role in the Saints' quick-game concepts position him to benefit from Shough's need to get the ball out quickly against Baltimore's blitz-heavy defense. The source notes that either Vele or TE Juwan Johnson would benefit from faster releases.

Vele was a big winner in his season debut, stepping up as a pass catcher for the Saints in place of injured rookie Jordyn Tyson; the source highlights his emergence as a contributor in the Saints' passing game.

Devaughn Vele was identified as a big winner in his season debut, stepping up among Saints pass catchers in place of rookie Jordyn Tyson, who is dealing with an injury. The source notes that while both Vele and Bryce Lance made big plays filling the void, Olave will need a big game if New Orleans wants to come out with a win, suggesting Vele's role expansion is secondary to the team's primary receiving threat.

Devaughn Vele led the New Orleans Saints in routes run in Week 1 and had 19.9 fantasy points, the second-highest total in his career. This suggests emerging opportunity and production in the Saints' passing attack.

With rookie Jordyn Tyson on IR, Vele was elevated to the No. 2 in the Saints' offense opposite Chris Olave in Week 1. He caught seven of nine targets for 69 yards and a touchdown (19.9 points) in the loss to Detroit. Vele can play as a power slot or win on the perimeter; the source recommends taking the volume and route deployment for Vele in Kellen Moore's offense this Sunday against the Ravens.

Vele was a popular waiver pickup after Week 1 performance of 7 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 targets against the Saints. He is the No. 2 receiver in New Orleans behind Chris Olave until first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson returns from hamstring injury. However, Week 1 numbers may have been inflated by contextual factors: Saints fell into 21-0 hole early, forcing catchup mode; Tyler Shough threw 56 passes; and Lions' secondary was injury-riddled. The source ranks Vele as a high-end WR5 and suggests he could be justified as a No. 3 receiver or flex option.

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.

Vele is recommended as a streaming pick for shallow leagues (under 65% rostered) in Week 2, playing at Baltimore.

The source identifies Saints WR Devaughn Vele as a must-add in PPR formats, indicating strong waiver wire value and fantasy upside in scoring systems that reward receptions.

Vele is a strong sleeper flex start outside the top 100 in FantasyPros Flex rankings. He saw heavy targets in Week 1 (7 of 9 for 69 yards and a TD), played 82 of 90 offensive snaps, and stayed on the field alongside Chris Olave in two-receiver sets. With Jordyn Tyson sidelined and facing a Ravens defense that could force New Orleans into a pass-heavy game script, Vele has clear upside for receptions and yards. Jay Henry Ocho ranks him at FLEX48 versus FLEX107 consensus and sees WR2 upside with the Tyler Shough connection. Avery Thrasher notes the Saints could fall behind quickly to Baltimore, where Vele shines in garbage time, with only a few more weeks of opportunity before Tyson returns.

Locked into major passing game role with Saints and was one of few receivers who worked out for the column in Week 1. Saints may need to throw plenty to keep up with Ravens; Pat Bryant doesn't expect repeat of last week's 60 Tyler Shough throws but believes Vele will be reasonable FLEX play with 50-yard floor and strong touchdown chance. DraftKings price: $4,200.

Vele posted a 7-69-1 line on nine targets in Week 1, the second priority in New Orleans' passing game under underrated QB Tyler Shough and creative play-caller Kellen Moore. This is likely the last week to grab him as a sleeper before his stock rises. Baltimore is expected to score plenty, forcing the Saints to push pace, which should result in another healthy volume share for Vele at 45% roster usage.

Vele posted a 7-69-1 line on nine targets in Week 1, the second priority in New Orleans' passing game under Tyler Shough and play-caller Kellen Moore. Baltimore is expected to score heavily, forcing the Saints to push pace and keep up, which should result in another healthy volume share for Vele. The source notes this may be the last week to target him as a sleeper before his 'graduation papers' come due.

Vele is a decent flex this week, but faces a tougher matchup in Week 2. Baltimore allowed the 12th-fewest fantasy points per target to slot receivers while ranking 17th in yards per target allowed to the position, suggesting limited upside for Vele's role.