Should I start Courtland Sutton or Devaughn Vele this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

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Start Devaughn Vele

Week 7 · Standard

Devaughn Vele averaged 7.0 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 4.0 for Courtland Sutton. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Devaughn Vele: 6.1 versus 3.4 FP per game.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Courtland Sutton

WR · DENStats & schedule

6.1FF projected

↓ -0.1 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 PM ET

RESEARCH PICK

Devaughn Vele

WR · NOStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

vs PIT

Sun 9:30 AM ET

Projection breakdown

Courtland Sutton

Fortified6.1

ESPN6.3

Sleeper6.1

FantasyPros—

Courtland Sutton faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

Devaughn Vele

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.1

Sleeper6.2

FantasyPros—

Devaughn Vele faces PIT in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

Devaughn Vele projects for 6.3 points in standard scoring, 0.2 more than Courtland Sutton. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.