Should I start Devaughn Vele or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Devaughn Vele

+8.9 projected edge · PPR

Start Devaughn Vele over Ian Thomas for Week 7 PPR: 10.4 projected points versus 1.4.

Devaughn Vele: 10.4 FP recent scoring average.
Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Devaughn Vele

WR · NOStats & schedule

10.4FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Devaughn Vele

Fortified10.4

ESPN10.3

Sleeper10.2

FantasyPros—

Devaughn Vele faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 10.4 fantasy points.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Devaughn Vele projects for 10.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.9 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.