Who Should I Start? DeAndre Hopkins or Devaughn Vele

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Week 3 Projections

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DeAndre Hopkins News

DeAndre Hopkins Reunion With Texans Not Expected

Friday, August 21, 11:56 AM

A return to Houston apparently isn't in the cards for free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Texans are looking around for receiver help after losing Jayden Higgins for the season, but Aaron Wilson reports that they aren't expected to pursue a reunion with Hopkins. The 34-year-old spent his first seven NFL seasons in Houston, though things look much different now. Hopkins joined Georgia Tech's staff as an assistant wide receivers coach earlier this month after catching 22 passes for 330 yards and two touchdowns with Baltimore last season. He hasn't officially retired and made a point of saying so after taking the coaching job. That leaves open the possibility of playing again somewhere, just apparently not with the team that drafted him. There isn't much reason for fantasy managers to count on any 2026 production.

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Week 3 Projections

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Devaughn Vele News

Devaughn Vele Looking to Continue Hot Start to 2026 in Week 3

Saturday, September 26, 5:21 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele has been a steady producer for fantasy managers to open 2026, recording 12 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown on 16 targets across two games. With Saints rookie wideout Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) currently on Injured Reserve, Vele is locked in as the WR2 in New Orleans alongside Chris Olave. In Week 3, the Saints will take on a Las Vegas Raiders defense that has allowed just one passing touchdown this season and currently ranks 10th in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (412). However, the Saints have fielded a high-volume passing attack this season, which is consistent with head coach Kellen Moore's history as an NFL play-caller. As long as that trend continues on Sunday, Vele should see his fair share of targets. In Week 3 against Las Vegas, Vele profiles as a low-end WR3/flex option for fantasy managers.

DeAndre Hopkins vs. Devaughn Vele

Still trying to decide between Hopkins and Vele? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that DeAndre Hopkins is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Devaughn Vele is projected to score 11.0 points.