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Devaughn Vele or Germie Bernard

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard

WR • Pittsburgh Steelers PIT
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Bernard

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vele ... 28.21%

BOTH ... 26.92%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.84
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.44 45.75 0.32 11.84
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Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele at Giants — Expanding Slot Role Brings Solid Flex Appeal

Vele has carved out a dependable role as the Saints' primary slot receiver, securing 10 catches on 15 targets over his last two outings. With Chris Olave battling an illness that affected his practice schedule, Vele could see increased volume from Tyler Shough against the Giants.

Our projections slate Vele for roughly 4.4 receptions and 46 receiving yards, delivering 11.8 fantasy points in this pick'em road contest. With fantasy managers starting him in nearly 48% of leagues, he profiles as a reliable WR3 or high-floor Flex option in PPR scoring.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Bernard over Vele

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Bernard ... 17.95%

BOTH ... 26.92%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.4
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.6 42 0.3 9.4
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Outlook Germie Bernard

Germie Bernard at Tampa Bay — Surging Target Share Creates Flex Appeal

Bernard steps into an elevated role in Pittsburgh's passing attack with Michael Pittman Jr. sidelined on injured reserve and Roman Wilson doubtful. The rookie built instant trust with Aaron Rodgers, commanding nine targets and converting them into six catches for 80 yards in Week 5 to prompt a dramatic leap in fantasy rostership.

Our weekly projections slate Bernard for roughly 3.5 receptions and 40 yards (9.0 fantasy points) in Tampa Bay. While a modest projected scoring total caps ceiling expectations, his secure snaps alongside DK Metcalf establish him as a viable flex option.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Devaughn Vele
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
4266.5100
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
10808.0181
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Germie Bernard
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
68013.3250
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
89111.4250
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Germie Bernard
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
87%
+1.12 compared to last week
START
48%
+16.83 compared to last week
OWN/START Germie Bernard
OWN
75%
+72.37 compared to last week
START
44%
+43.79 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
25th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Germie Bernard
26th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 25th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 37.20 total points (7.44 avg).
  • Currently 65.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 252 and 10.08 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 25th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +21, Rec Yards: +223 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 650, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Germie Bernard

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 26th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 89th with 14.40 total points (2.88 avg).
  • Currently 88.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 5.5 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 4 (0.80 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 25 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 5 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +140 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 525, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Injury Germie Bernard

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 6
New Orleans Saints @ New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.20337.2086813.62
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 10th with 34.00 total points (6.80 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.7 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in turnovers with 8 (1.60 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 638 (127.60 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 1048 (209.60 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 6 (1.20 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 21.20 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -55.8, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: -2, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -4.2,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Matchups Germie Bernard

Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.40307.4075613.64
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 28.00 total points (5.60 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 307.40 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 10 in turnovers with 7 (1.40 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 364 (72.80 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 1173 (234.60 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 5 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 22.40 per game and currently ranked 15th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.20 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +73.83, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: -6, INTs: +3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.03,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Devaughn Vele
12.97
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Germie Bernard
9.72
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
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 5 37 25 252 10.1 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 133 90 907 10.1 7 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 52 35 403 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 29 140 94 1057 11.2 7 0 0 0 0
Career Germie Bernard
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 PIT 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
ON PACE 14 72 47 504 10.8 0 4 14 4 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 20 13 140 10.8 0 1 4 4 0
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ARI @LAR
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BAL @CLE
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CIN vs BYE
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HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
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NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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