Should I start Devaughn Vele or Will Kacmarek this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Devaughn Vele

+8.8 projected edge · PPR

Start Devaughn Vele over Will Kacmarek for Week 7 PPR: 10.4 projected points versus 1.6.

Devaughn Vele: 10.4 FP recent scoring average.
Will Kacmarek: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 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

Will Kacmarek

TE · MIAStats & schedule

1.6FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 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.

Will Kacmarek

Fortified1.6

ESPN1.9

Sleeper1.3

FantasyPros—

Will Kacmarek faces NYJ in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Devaughn Vele projects for 10.4 points in PPR scoring, 8.8 more than Will Kacmarek. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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