XFP leaders at WR, and the raw number of routes they commanded that volume on: Chris Olave - 32.8 (on 51 routes) Amon-Ra St. Brown - 28.7 (39) Devaughn Vele - 22.8 (55) Jalen Coker - 21.4 (35) Christian Watson - 20.6 (37) Parker Washington - 20.3 (15) Washington commanded the same volume as Vele on basically 1/4th of the routes, entirely due to game flow. @FantasyPtsData

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026Big Blue View

DeVaughn Vele was on the source's sleepers list for Week 1 and as the WR2 in Kellen Moore's offense while Jordyn Tyson is out, he's got nice upside. In Week 1, he put up a 7-79-1 stat line on nine targets and showed excellent hands on several catches. He and Tyler Shough built a rapport at the end of last season, so his Week 1 role and output doesn't feel fluky. He's a WR3/Flex with upside.

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NegativeProjectionSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Ranked 28th among Week 2 wide receivers by the source, facing New Orleans at Baltimore.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vele was targeted nine times in the Saints' loss to the Lions, where Tyler Shough attempted 56 passes; he made a couple of nice diving catches and scored a touchdown, giving him flex appeal in what figures to be a high-scoring game against a powerful Ravens offense.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026FFin60

Devaughn Vele (NO) ran a route on 92% of Tyler Shough's dropbacks and turned nine targets into seven catches for 69 yards and a score in a pass-happy attack that ran 90 snaps. FAAB bid: 5-8%.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Vele dominated Saints WR usage in Week 1 with 90.7% snap share (1st among team WRs), 9 targets (2nd behind Olave), 7 receptions, 69 receiving yards, and a touchdown; posted 16.2 expected fantasy points and 19.9 actual fantasy points (both 2nd on team). His Utilization Score of 82 ranked 9th among all WRs, higher than Ladd McConkey, DJ Moore, and Parker Washington, making him a shocking 7% roster availability.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Devaughn Vele's 7-69-1 performance on nine targets in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss in Detroit was driven by a bizarre, nitro-fueled game script with 90 offensive plays and 56 pass attempts. However, Vele's usage was encouraging: he played 82 of those 90 offensive snaps and was on the field along with wide receiver Chris Olave when New Orleans was in 2-WR sets. Vele is clearly going to get a lot of playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vele had 7 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 targets in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. While his performance was driven by a bizarre, nitro-fueled game script with 90 offensive plays and 56 pass attempts, his usage was encouraging. He played 82 of those 90 offensive snaps and was on the field with wide receiver Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. Vele is clearly going to get a lot of playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury. He's worth attention if looking to plug a hole at receiver.

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PositiveBreakoutSep 15, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Vele cashed in a big Week 1 performance as a sleeper pick, though the source notes most of his production came while playing catchup, suggesting the Broncos were trailing and forcing volume.

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PositiveUsageSep 15, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vele played 82 of 90 offensive snaps in Saints' Week 1 overtime loss to Detroit, was on field with Chris Olave in 2-WR sets, and drew nine targets for 7 catches and 69 yards with one touchdown. He will get significant playing time until first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson returns from hamstring injury. His 7-69-1 line was driven by high game script (56 pass attempts) but his snap share and route involvement are encouraging.

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PositiveSleeperSep 15, 2026NFL Fantasy - The Athletic

Jake Ciely recommends Devaughn Vele as the fallback waiver wire option if Jalen Coker is unavailable, positioning him as a secondary target with similar appeal.

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PositiveValueSep 15, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Vele is identified as a top fantasy football Week 2 waiver wire target for managers seeking to improve their rosters after Week 1, indicating he is available and presents upside.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Matt Harmon

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My Week 2 Waiver Wire column Kaelon Black, Denzel Boston, Kenyon Sadiq, Devaughn Vele, Dontayvion Wicks, Bryce Young and tons of other streamers & stashes to consider adding before Week 2. <https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-week-2-kaelon-black-denzel-boston-among-top-targets-to-add-170648838.html> *Will be updated after MNF. [Retweeted](

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Nine targets in Week 1, part of a spread target distribution across the Saints offense.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vele's waiver price is now infinitely higher after Week 1, but the third-year wide receiver's value is tied to game script. While New Orleans won't always trail double digits entering the fourth quarter, the source doesn't think they are a particularly good team, meaning game script will funnel targets to Vele. Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) won't be activated off injured reserve until at least early October, giving Vele at least two more usable fantasy weeks with the Ravens, Raiders, and Falcons on the docket.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026ESPN Fantasy Football

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Devaughn Vele's usage was encouraging despite the Saints' bizarre game script in their 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. Vele had 7 catches for 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 targets; he played 82 of 90 offensive snaps and was on the field alongside Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. Vele is clearly going to get a lot of playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury.

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NegativeUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vele drew a 21-yard defensive pass interference penalty in the end zone in Week 1 but did score after the penalty, representing a missed opportunity that was partially mitigated by the subsequent touchdown.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Devaughn Vele is rostered in only 7% of leagues but showed encouraging usage in Week 1 despite the Saints' unusual game script (90 offensive plays, 56 pass attempts in a 31-30 OT loss to Detroit). Vele recorded 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown on nine targets, playing 82 of 90 offensive snaps and appearing alongside Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. He is clearly going to get significant playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury, making him worth targeting on waivers.

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PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Projected to see 5-7 targets per game until Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) returns, which could be October or November. This projection is based on his 81% route share and 17% TPRR in Week 1, adjusted for the Saints' inflated volume.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Rode the team volume to 7-69-1 with a 17% TPRR and 81% route share (team high). The source notes to discount the stat line because the Saints got nearly two games' worth of pass volume, but Vele is very secure as a starter and could see 5-7 targets per game until Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is ready, whenever that may be (October or November).

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Vele played 91% of snaps and 81% of routes, catching 7 of 7 targets for 69 yards and 19 air yards; had a 17.6% target share in a high-volume Saints offense that ran 86 plays.

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PositiveValueSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vele led Saints receivers with a 91% snap share in Week 1 against Detroit, drawing nine targets and converting them into 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown. Though projecting that volume weekly is difficult, the Saints were No. 1 in neutral offensive pace last season and will likely lead the league again. First-rounder Jordyn Tyson remains on injured reserve for at least three more weeks with a hamstring injury that could sideline him until midseason, positioning Vele as a sneaky flex option in Kellen Moore's offense.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Devaughn Vele is rostered in only 7% of Yahoo leagues but showed encouraging usage in Week 1 despite the Saints' bizarre game script in their 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. Vele posted 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown on nine targets, playing 82 of 90 offensive snaps and appearing alongside wide receiver Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. Vele is clearly going to get a lot of playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury, making him worth targeting this week if looking to plug a hole at receiver.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Vele delivered the solid WR2 performance the Saints expected when they acquired him, validating his role in the offense and demonstrating he can be a reliable secondary receiving option.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Devaughn Vele looked like the solid WR2 the Saints hoped for when they acquired him last year, delivering on expectations in the comeback effort against Detroit.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Hayden Winks

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Week 1 expected half PPR points at WR: 1. Amon-Ra St. Brown 2. Matthew Golden (ohhhhhhhh) 3. Chris Olave 4. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 5. Nico Collins 6. DK Metcalf ... 17. Devaughn Vele 18. Jalen Coker

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

With Jordyn Tyson on IR, Vele took over the No. 2 role on a Saints team that was about to pass more than any other squad in the league. He played extremely well, turning nine targets and 70 air yards into a 7/69/1 receiving line while running a route on 92 percent of Tyler Shough's dropbacks. The source says Vele isn't the most exciting add but looks like a WR4 in another potential shootout with the Ravens next week.

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PositiveRoleSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

With Jordyn Tyson on IR, Vele took over the No. 2 role on a Saints team positioned to pass more than any other squad in the league; he played extremely well, turning nine targets and 70 air yards into a 7/69/1 receiving line while running a route on 92 percent of Shough's dropbacks, positioning him as a WR4 in another potential shootout with the Ravens next week.

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PositiveNewsSep 14, 2026Matt Harmon

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Devaughn Vele with the textbook head & shoulder fake to win the fade [Retweeted](

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vele had 7 receptions for 69 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 targets in the Saints' 31-30 overtime loss to Detroit. He played 82 of 90 offensive snaps and was on the field with wide receiver Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. While the Saints won't run 90 offensive plays or have 56 pass attempts every week, Vele's usage was encouraging and he is clearly going to get a lot of playing time until the Saints get first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson back from a hamstring injury.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Canal Street Chronicles

Vele caught multiple touchdown passes from Shough including a 9-yard TD pass in the third quarter to cut into Detroit's lead, a 31-yard connection that put the Saints in the red zone in the fourth quarter, and another first-down conversion in overtime, demonstrating consistent production on critical scoring drives.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Vele was a consistent target for Tyler Shough throughout the game, catching a 9-yard pass on the Saints' opening drive, a 31-yard connection that put the Saints in the red zone in the fourth quarter, and scoring his first touchdown pass of the season on a short throw; he also caught another first-down conversion in overtime.

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PositiveUsageSep 14, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Vele had 7 catches for 69 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in Week 1's overtime loss to Lions, playing 82 of 90 offensive snaps. While his performance was driven by the Saints' bizarre game script (56 pass attempts), his usage was encouraging as he was on the field with Chris Olave in 2-WR sets. Vele will get significant playing time until first-round rookie Jordyn Tyson returns from a hamstring injury.

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