Devaughn Vele · Tez Johnson · 2026 week 1

Devaughn Vele or Tez Johnson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Devaughn Vele or Tez Johnson? 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 7.1 PPR points clear of Tez Johnson in week 1, drawing DET — the 3rd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 1	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Devaughn Vele START	@ DET	9.8	3rd · soft	14.1	48	healthy
Tez Johnson	@ CIN	2.7	26th · tough	2.7	–	healthy

WRs vs DET recently: Adam Thielen 4.9 pts (W16) · Jordan Addison 12.5 pts (W17) · Jahdae Walker 9.6 pts (W18).

WRs vs CIN recently: Malik Washington 9.2 pts (W16) · Michael Wilson 14.9 pts (W17) · Malachi Corley 3.8 pts (W18).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Devaughn Vele carries the higher trade value — 48 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Devaughn Vele gets the most.

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Game logs, matchup ranks and form are the 2025 season — 2026 hasn’t kicked off. Projections, schedule and trade values are current 2026 numbers, refreshed nightly.