Devaughn Vele · Xavier Worthy · 2026 week 8

Devaughn Vele or Xavier Worthy?

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

Start Xavier WorthyXavier Worthy projects 4.3 PPR points clear of Devaughn Vele in week 8, drawing DEN — the 27th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Devaughn Vele vs CLE 4.8 13th 10.1 544 healthy
Xavier Worthy START @ DEN 9.1 27th · tough 9.8 394 healthy

WRs vs CLE recently: Garrett Wilson 16.4 pts (W5) · Zay Flowers 6.7 pts (W6) · Carnell Tate 4.9 pts (W7).

WRs vs DEN recently: Marquez Valdes-Scantling 2.2 pts (W5) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 13.4 pts (W6) · Michael Wilson 6.6 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Devaughn Vele carries the higher trade value — 544 against 394 (a 28% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Devaughn Vele gets the most. Momentum: Devaughn Vele +48 and Xavier Worthy +86 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.