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Devaughn Vele or Jahan Dotson

Who Should I Start? - Week 7 • Start New
Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele

WR • New Orleans Saints NO
Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson

WR • Atlanta Falcons ATL
OR
EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Vele over Dotson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Vele ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.13
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.73 39.35 0.26 10.13
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Outlook Devaughn Vele

Devaughn Vele vs. Steelers in Paris — Steady Slot Volume Keeps Him in the Flex Conversation

Devaughn Vele is healthy and operates as New Orleans' primary slot receiver alongside Chris Olave heading into Week 7 in Paris. With Tyler Shough under center, Vele continues to see consistent underneath work, drawing 12 targets over his past two games and at least six in three straight.

Rostered in 84% of leagues but started in 36%, he remains an under-the-radar PPR depth option. Our weekly projection tabs Vele for 10.1 fantasy points on roughly four receptions and 39 yards. Facing a tough Steelers defense, his limited downfield usage restricts ceiling, but his target floor makes him a reasonable Flex option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Dotson over Vele

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Dotson ... NAN%

BOTH ... NAN%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.8
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.8 29.2 0.2 5.8
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Outlook Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson vs SF — Deep-Threat Upside in Potential Shootout

Dotson continues to operate as an outside starting receiver opposite Drake London and comes in hot after catching a touchdown from Michael Penix Jr. against the Bears. Over his past two outings, Dotson has racked up 141 receiving yards on nine targets, demonstrating potent big-play ability.

With Atlanta hosting an undefeated 49ers squad in a game expected to be high-scoring, negative script could force extra aerial volume. However, Dotson is rostered in just 3% of leagues and remains third or fourth in the pecking order behind London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson. Our projections forecast roughly four targets and 28 receiving yards (5.5 fantasy points), keeping him as a touchdown-dependent, deep-league dart throw.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
Latest News Jahan Dotson
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Performance Devaughn Vele
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34214.0180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
7689.7180
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jahan Dotson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
38729.0411
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
514128.2411
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jahan Dotson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Devaughn Vele
OWN
82%
-3.69 compared to last week
START
33%
-8.37 compared to last week
OWN/START Jahan Dotson
OWN
 
4%
+3.21 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.6 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Devaughn Vele
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jahan Dotson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Devaughn Vele

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 31st among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 41.40 total points (6.90 avg).
  • Currently 74.46 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 25 in targets and is currently ranked 21st among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 294 and 10.50 YPC and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +24, Rec Yards: +265 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 635, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Jahan Dotson

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 40th with 35.60 total points (5.93 avg).
  • Currently 80.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.1 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 77th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 236 and 21.45 YPC and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • Top 25 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among WR.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 86th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +125 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 425, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Devaughn Vele

No Injury Reported

Injury Jahan Dotson

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Devaughn Vele

Week 7
New Orleans Saints VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.33325.171061614.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 6th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 3rd with 48.00 total points (8.00 avg).
  • Currently 11 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 325.17 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 6 in turnovers with 10 (1.67 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Ranked 17th in rush defense with 619 (103.17 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1332 (222.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 16 (2.67 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 6 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 21.33 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +53.03, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -6, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -1.96,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Jahan Dotson

Week 7
Atlanta Falcons VS San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.33315.83731513.61
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 7th with 43.00 total points (7.17 avg).
  • Currently 16 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 increased by 4.3 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 315.83 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 8 in rush defense with 541 (90.17 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Ranked 13th in pass defense with 1354 (225.67 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 15 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 18.33 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 1 (0.17 per game) and currently ranked 13th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -14, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: +8, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Devaughn Vele
12.32
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jahan Dotson
8.10
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 6 43 28 294 10.5 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 129 84 882 10.5 6 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 52 35 403 11.7 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 30 146 97 1099 11.3 7 0 0 0 0
Career Jahan Dotson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 WAS 12 61 35 523 14.9 7 2 -7 -3.5 0
2023 WAS 16 83 49 518 10.6 4 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 14 33 19 216 11.4 0 1 13 13 0
2025 PHI 15 37 18 262 14.6 1 0 0 0 0
2026 ATL 6 22 11 236 21.5 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 66 33 708 21.5 6 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 53 30 350 11.8 2 0 4 13 0
Totals 67 242 135 1808 13.4 15 3 6 2 0
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