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Michael Mayer or Devaughn Vele

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Vele

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer vs. Dolphins — Stepping Into an Expanded Role in the Season Opener

Fresh off signing a three-year contract extension, Michael Mayer steps into lead tight end duties for Week 1 with Brock Bowers ruled out due to a knee injury. Operating as Kirk Cousins' top option at the position, Mayer's roster and start rates have surged as fantasy managers recognize his immediate opportunity in Klint Kubiak's offense.

Our weekly projections forecast roughly 3 receptions for 31 yards and 7.3 fantasy points, but his outlook is bolstered without Bowers commanding targets. With Las Vegas playing at home as slight favorites, Mayer profiles as an appealing streaming option and viable TE2 who could reach TE1 status with a touchdown.

Updated 1 day ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele at Detroit — Slot Role Offers Deep-League Appeal in Projected Shootout

Vele enters the season opener healthy and listed as the Saints' top slot receiver. With wideout Jordyn Tyson sidelined on injured reserve, New Orleans enters Week 1 with vacated target opportunities behind Chris Olave, giving Vele a path toward immediate playing time.

Our weekly projections slate Vele for 7.2 fantasy points, forecasting about 2 to 3 receptions for 30 yards on four targets. Currently rostered in roughly 19% of leagues, he remains mostly on fantasy benches, but a high-scoring dome matchup in Detroit could force a pass-heavy game script, elevating him into deep-league flex consideration.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Michael Mayer
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Michael Mayer
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
39%
+37.6 compared to last week
START
25%
+25.44 compared to last week
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
19%
+2.88 compared to last week
START
 
1%
-0.11 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
48th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 40.20 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 157.6 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 9.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 65th among TE.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +19, Rec Yards: +207 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 48th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 91st with 45.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 264.3 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 89th among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among WR.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 2, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 93rd among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 1 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -9, Rec Yards: -95 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 465, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Michael Mayer

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 25th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 1
New Orleans Saints @ Detroit Lions

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.29382.0619134914.67
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 97.00 total points (5.71 avg).
  • Currently 130 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.7.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 2069 (121.71 per game).
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 4426 (260.35 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 49 (2.88 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 13 (0.76 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 22 in points against with 24.29 per game and currently ranked 22nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 26th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +83.49, Turnovers: -10 Sacks: -3, INTs: -8, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.29,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 352.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Devaughn Vele
10.03
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Michael Mayer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LV 12 40 27 304 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LV 11 32 21 156 7.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 LV 13 51 36 342 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 59 230 162 1539 9.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 123 84 802 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
Career Devaughn Vele
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 DEN 13 55 41 475 11.6 3 0 0 0 0
2025 NO 10 46 28 330 11.8 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 45 207 126 1485 11.8 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 7 28 21 238 11.6 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 24 103 69 805 11.7 5 0 0 0 0
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LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
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NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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ATL vs PHI 01:35 EDT EST
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CHW @STL 02:15 EDT EST
CIN @MIL 02:10 EDT EST
CLE @MIN 02:10 EDT EST
COL @DET 12:10 EDT EST
HOU @TB 01:40 EDT EST
LAA @WAS 01:35 EDT EST
LAD @MIA 01:40 EDT EST
NYM @NYY 01:35 EDT EST
SD @SF 07:20 EDT EST
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