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Devaughn Vele or Ricky PearsallWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Ricky Pearsall 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. Ricky Pearsall is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 9 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
WRSan Francisco 49ers
Ricky Pearsall
PPG
7.8
Games
9
Rec
36
Rec Yds
528
Targets
53
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Devaughn Vele vs Ricky Pearsall: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDevaughn VeleRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)9.27.8
Games Played69
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5570
Receptions2836
Rec/Game4.74.0
Receiving Yards294528
Rec Yds/Game49.058.7
Receiving TDs20
Targets4353
Target Share/Game7.25.9
Age2826
Experience2 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Devaughn Vele or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Devaughn Vele and Ricky Pearsall 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 Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Devaughn Vele or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 across 9. 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 Ricky Pearsall average in 2026?▾

Devaughn Vele averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

Do Devaughn Vele and Ricky Pearsall share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Devaughn Vele and Ricky Pearsall share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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