Devaughn Vele · Marvin Mims Jr. · 2026 week 9

Devaughn Vele or Marvin Mims Jr.?

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

Start Devaughn VeleDevaughn Vele projects 2.4 PPR points clear of Marvin Mims Jr. in week 9, drawing CLE — the 20th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Devaughn Vele START	vs CLE	8.1	20th	10.1	439	healthy
Marvin Mims Jr.	@ CAR	5.7	25th · tough	5.3	–	healthy

WRs vs CLE recently: Zay Flowers 6.7 pts (W6) · Carnell Tate 4.9 pts (W7) · Germie Bernard 3 pts (W8).

WRs vs CAR recently: DeVonta Smith 13.5 pts (W6) · Tez Johnson 10.7 pts (W7) · Matthew Golden 13.9 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Devaughn Vele projects 2.4 points higher in PPR.
Devaughn Vele faces CLE, 20th most generous to WRs.
Marvin Mims Jr. faces CAR, 25th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Devaughn Vele carries the higher trade value — 439 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Devaughn Vele gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.