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Geno Smith or Devaughn Vele

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Geno Smith

Geno Smith

QB • New York Jets NYJ
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Smith over Vele

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Geno Smith

Geno Smith at Detroit — High-Volume Passing Expected in Dome Matchup

Smith enters Week 3 leading the Jets into Ford Field to face Detroit in a projected high-scoring indoor matchup. Operating efficiently in the pocket, he has completed 70.8% of his passes for 462 yards without an interception across his first two games, though he will be without tight end Mason Taylor.

As 6.5-point road underdogs against a beatable Lions secondary, game flow should require heavier throwing volume. Our weekly projection slots him for 218 passing yards and 1.5 touchdowns (14.8 fantasy points), making Smith a quality Superflex QB2 and a viable streaming option for managers needing quarterback assistance.

Updated 12 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Smith

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele vs. Raiders — Rising target share fuels reliable PPR flex appeal

Devaughn Vele has quickly cemented a vital role in New Orleans' passing attack as the primary slot receiver, turning 16 targets into 12 receptions, 133 yards, and a score over the first two weeks. Operating out of the slot, he provides a dependable chain-moving presence for quarterback Tyler Shough.

We project Vele for around 4 catches and 49 receiving yards against Las Vegas, providing a solid 11.3 fantasy points. His roster rate has surged up to 86% following his fast start, making him an appealing WR3 or flex option in PPR formats for this home matchup.

Updated 12 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Geno Smith
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
24765.910170
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
46270.810240
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Devaughn Vele
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
56412.8290
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1213311.1311
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Geno Smith
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Geno Smith
OWN
12%
+4.72 compared to last week
START
 
6%
+4.32 compared to last week
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
86%
+12.45 compared to last week
START
35%
+24.11 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Geno Smith
22nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Geno Smith

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 24.88 total points (12.44 avg).
  • Currently 51.6 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.

    • QB Stats

  • Top 15 in pass yards with 462 (231.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among QB.
  • Top 25 in pass tds with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among QB.
  • Top 10 in pass completions with 46 (23.00 per game) and is currently ranked 8th.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -80, TDs: EVEN, INTs: -4
  • Known to throw for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long TDs then this guy would be great to have.

    • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3215, PASS TDS: 18, RUSH YDS: 125, RUSH TDS: 1
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 29th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 19.30 total points (9.65 avg).
  • Currently 32.4 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 9th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 133 and 11.08 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 39th 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 78th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +10, Rec Yards: +117 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 50, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Geno Smith

No Injury Reported

Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Geno Smith

Week 3
New York Jets @ Detroit Lions

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
35.50476.0032704.36
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 19th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 19th with 8.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 21 points behind the leader: Bengals DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 3 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 294 (147.00 per game).
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 658 (329.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in sacks with 7 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 35.50 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +264.67, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +4.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 352.6
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 3
New Orleans Saints VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.50306.5053803.71
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 5th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 306.50 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 201 (100.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 412 (206.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 3 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 13.50 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -28.5, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +2, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Geno Smith
12.35
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Devaughn Vele
11.11
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Geno Smith
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2013 NYJ 16 3046 56% 12 21 66.5 366 6 6
2014 NYJ 14 2525 60% 13 13 77.5 238 1 3
2015 NYJ 1 265 64% 2 1 87.9 34 0 0
2016 NYJ 2 126 57% 1 1 81.3 9 0 0
2017 NYG 2 212 58% 1 0 84.5 12 0 4
2018 LAC 4 8 25% 0 0 31.3 2 0 1
2020 SEA 1 33 80% 0 0 96.3 -2 0 0
2021 SEA 4 702 68% 5 1 103.0 42 1 1
2022 SEA 16 4282 70% 30 11 100.9 366 1 4
2023 SEA 15 3621 65% 20 9 92.1 155 1 3
2024 SEA 16 4320 70% 21 15 93.2 272 2 0
2025 LV 16 3310 68% 20 17 85.5 117 0 2
2026 NYJ 2 462 71% 1 0 95.8 24 0 0
ON PACE 18 4158 71% 9 0 95.8 216 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 3750 68% 20 14 90.4 181 1 2
Totals 112 23165 65% 128 90 87.9 1663 12 25
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
2026 NO 2 16 12 133 11.1 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 144 108 1197 11.1 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 52 35 403 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 26 119 81 938 11.6 6 0 0 0 0
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CHI vs PHI
CIN @PIT
DEN vs LAR
DET vs NYJ
HOU @IND
JAC vs NE
KC @MIA
LV @NO
MIN @TB
NYG vs TEN
SEA @WAS
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ATL @MIA 04:10 EDT EST
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BOS vs CHC 07:15 EDT EST
CHW vs COL 07:10 EDT EST
CIN @TOR 03:07 EDT EST
CLE @KC 07:10 EDT EST
DET vs PIT 01:10 EDT EST
LAA @SEA 09:40 EDT EST
LAD @SF 04:05 EDT EST
MIL vs STL 07:10 EDT EST
MIN vs TEX 04:10 EDT EST
NYM @WAS 04:05 EDT EST
PHI vs TB 07:15 EDT EST
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