Brian Thomas · Devaughn Vele · 2026 week 2

Brian Thomas or Devaughn Vele?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Thomas or Devaughn Vele? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Devaughn Vele — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.3 points. The matchup leans Devaughn Vele (BAL allow the 24th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Thomas @ DEN 8.3 29th · tough 7 832 healthy
Devaughn Vele START @ BAL 9.6 24th 19.9 640 healthy

WRs vs DEN recently: Rashee Rice 7.9 pts (W1).

WRs vs BAL recently: Alec Pierce 6.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Thomas carries the higher trade value — 832 against 640 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Thomas gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas -794 and Devaughn Vele +522 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.