Devaughn Vele · Michael Pittman Jr. · 2026 week 9

Devaughn Vele or Michael Pittman Jr.?

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

Start Michael Pittman Jr. — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 1.2 points. The matchup leans Michael Pittman Jr. (CIN allow the 12th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Devaughn Vele vs CLE 5.3 20th 10.1 588 healthy
Michael Pittman Jr. START @ CIN 6.5 12th 5.3 12 IR

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

WRs vs CIN recently: Kevin Coleman Jr. 9 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 19.7 pts (W7) · Chimere Dike 13.1 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Devaughn Vele carries the higher trade value — 588 against 12 (a 98% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Devaughn Vele gets the most. Momentum: Devaughn Vele +32 and Michael Pittman Jr. -207 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.