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Dameon Pierce or Devaughn Vele

Who Should I Start? - Week 6 • Start New
Dameon Pierce

Dameon Pierce

RB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pierce over Vele

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Pierce ... 9.38%

BOTH ... 6.25%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.2
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
9.1 37.5 0.2 1.2 7.2 0 7.2
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Outlook Dameon Pierce

Dameon Pierce vs. Carolina — Increased Workload Beckons Amid Backfield Injuries

Following injuries to Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley, plus Saquon Barkley's lingering hamstring issue, Dameon Pierce stepped up to log 11 carries and five targets in his Eagles debut. Philadelphia's depth chart is severely depleted, leaving Pierce as the primary healthy early-down back heading into Week 6.

Pierce was inefficient last week with only 14 rushing yards, but our weekly model projects him for 9.2 rushes, 38 rushing yards, and 7.2 fantasy points. With his roster rate spiking to 22%, he serves as a viable flex option in deeper leagues, though a modest 40.5 game total caps his overall scoring upside.

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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Pierce

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vele ... 53.13%

BOTH ... 6.25%

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 NYG — High-Floor Flex Option in Full PPR

Devaughn Vele has solidified his role as New Orleans' primary slot receiver, serving as a trusted chain-mover in Tyler Shough's pass-heavy offense. Over his last two outings, Vele has commanded 15 targets, securing 10 catches for 80 yards and a touchdown while showing consistent rapport with his quarterback.

Rostered in 87% of fantasy leagues with start rates climbing toward 43%, Vele offers reliable WR3/FLEX utility in PPR setups. Our weekly projection lands him at 4.4 receptions, 46 receiving yards, and 11.8 fantasy points against the Giants. Fantasy managers can confidently plug him into flex spots for a sturdy floor in what projects to be a tightly contested road matchup.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Dameon Pierce
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
11141.302-20
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
11141.302-20
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Dameon Pierce
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
5 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Devaughn Vele
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Dameon Pierce
OWN
22%
+20.24 compared to last week
START
 
5%
+4.72 compared to last week
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
87%
+3.15 compared to last week
START
43%
+7.78 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Dameon Pierce
21st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
24th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Dameon Pierce

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 21st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 96th with 1.20 total points (1.20 avg).
  • Currently 125.5 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is doing dreadful lately. 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.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 78th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 62nd among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 92nd among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 14 (14.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -12, Rush AVG: -1.3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: -2 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 110, RUSH YDS: 475, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 10, REC YDS: 65, REC TDS: 1
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 24th 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
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.

    • 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 14th 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

    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: 635, REC TDS: 5
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Dameon Pierce

No Injury Reported

Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Dameon Pierce

Week 6
Philadelphia Eagles VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25399.0063813.28
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 626 (156.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 13th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +80.2, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: +3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.45,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 6
New Orleans Saints @ New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.20337.2086813.67
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 10th with 34.00 total points (6.80 avg).
  • Currently 25 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is doing a better than most people thought he would.
  • 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
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Dameon Pierce
6.58
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Devaughn Vele
12.75
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Dameon Pierce
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2022 HOU 13 220 939 4.3 4 39 30 165 5.5 1
2023 HOU 13 145 416 2.9 2 17 13 101 7.8 0
2024 HOU 9 40 293 7.3 2 4 2 2 1.0 0
2025 HOU 3 14 36 2.6 0 1 0 0 0
2026 PHI 1 11 14 1.3 0 5 2 -2 -1.0 0
ON PACE 4 40 50 1.3 0 18 7 -7 -1.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 69 257 3.7 1 8 5 34 6.9 0
Totals 42 439 1723 3.9 8 67 47 266 5.7 1
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
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ARI @LAR
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BAL @CLE
BUF @LV
CAR @PHI
CIN vs BYE
DAL @GB
DEN vs SEA
DET vs BYE
HOU @JAC
IND vs TEN
KC vs LAC
MIA vs BYE
MIN vs BYE
NE vs NYJ
NO @NYG
PIT @TB
SF vs WAS
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