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Devaughn Vele or Jayden HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Higgins is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Devaughn Vele is a New Orleans Saints wide receiver who averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Jayden Higgins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 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
6
Rec
28
Rec Yds
294
Rec TDs
2
Targets
43
Bye
Week 8
WRHouston Texans
Jayden Higgins
PPG
6.4
Games
17
Rec
41
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devaughn Vele vs Jayden Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDevaughn VeleJayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)9.26.4
Games Played617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)55109
Receptions2841
Rec/Game4.72.4
Receiving Yards294525
Rec Yds/Game49.030.9
Receiving TDs26
Targets4368
Target Share/Game7.24.0
Age2823
Experience2 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devaughn Vele or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Devaughn Vele and Jayden Higgins 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 Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4.

Should I draft Devaughn Vele or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 across 17. 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 Jayden Higgins average in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Devaughn Vele and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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