Devaughn Vele · Xavier Legette · 2026 week 9

Devaughn Vele or Xavier Legette?

Wondering who you should start this week — Devaughn Vele or Xavier Legette? 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 5.8 PPR points clear of Xavier Legette 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
Xavier Legette	@ NO	2.3	19th	8.4	–	IR

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

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Devaughn Vele projects 5.8 points higher in PPR.
Devaughn Vele faces CLE, 20th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.
Xavier Legette is flagged OUT.

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.