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Devaughn Vele or Josh DownsWho 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. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 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
WRIndianapolis Colts#55 WR
Josh Downs
PPG
6.9
Games
6
Rec
24
Rec Yds
289
Targets
42
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devaughn Vele vs Josh Downs: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDevaughn VeleJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)9.26.9
Games Played66
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5541
Receptions2824
Rec/Game4.74.0
Receiving Yards294289
Rec Yds/Game49.048.2
Receiving TDs20
Targets4342
Target Share/Game7.27.0
Age2825
Experience2 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 13

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Should I start Devaughn Vele or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Devaughn Vele and Josh Downs 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 Josh Downs averaged 6.9.

Should I draft Devaughn Vele or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Josh Downs averaged 6.9 across 6. 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 Josh Downs average in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Josh Downs averaged 6.9 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Devaughn Vele and Josh Downs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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