Devaughn Vele or DeVonta SmithWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Devaughn Vele is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver who averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. DeVonta Smith is a Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver who averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#34 WR

Devaughn Vele

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

294

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12 WR

DeVonta Smith

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

310

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devaughn Vele vs DeVonta Smith: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Devaughn Vele	DeVonta Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	14.0
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	55	56
Receptions	28	26
Rec/Game	4.7	6.5
Receiving Yards	294	310
Rec Yds/Game	49.0	77.5
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	43	41
Target Share/Game	7.2	10.3
Age	28	27
Experience	2 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Devaughn Vele and DeVonta Smith is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game in 2026 and DeVonta Smith averaged 14.0.

Should I draft Devaughn Vele or DeVonta Smith in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and DeVonta Smith averaged 14.0 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Devaughn Vele and DeVonta Smith average in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. DeVonta Smith averaged 14.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Devaughn Vele and DeVonta Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.