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Should I start Devaughn Vele or John Bates this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Devaughn Vele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Devaughn Vele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Devaughn Vele: 6.1 FP recent scoring average.
  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · Standard

Devaughn Vele
Why this pick?

Devaughn Vele

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 6.1 fantasy points.

John Bates

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.9
FantasyPros—

John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Devaughn Vele has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 7:43 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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