Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Tue 1/14/25 11:19 AM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele failed to secure either of his two targets in Sunday's 31-7 wild-card loss to the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Vele failed to record a single catch for just the second time this season while playing just 22 of the Broncos 42 offensive snaps against this Bills, his lowest snap total of the campaign. Despite the rough ending, the wideout turned in a solid rookie season. Vele finished the year with 41 receptions on 55 targets for 475 yards and three touchdowns across 13 games. The 27-year-old should continue to develop in head coach Sean Payton's system while potentially earning an even larger role in the Broncos' passing attack in 2025.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Mon 1/6/25 12:46 AM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele recorded four receptions on four targets for 50 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
Vele was overshadowed by Marvin Mims and Courtland Sutton, but he also made a key few plays in the game. His first contribution came on a three-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone that was deflected multiple times by both teams before ultimately being secured by Vele. He later set up Denver's fourth touchdown of the game with a 32-yard reception midway through the third quarter. Vele's role has faded in recent weeks, as he entered Sunday's game having failed to top 30 receiving yards in four straight matchups. Given the recent emergence of Mims, Vele could continue to see a more peripheral role in the Broncos' wild-card round matchup at Buffalo.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Mon 12/30/24 8:05 AM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele caught both of his targets for 27 yards in Saturday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals.
EDGE Analysis
Vele caught just two passes for the second straight week despite playing the second-most offensive snaps (30) behind Courtland Sutton (56). In 12 appearances this season, the rookie wideout has recorded 37 catches on 51 targets for 425 yards and two touchdowns. Vele has proven to be a solid wide receiver in his first year, and his continued development will likely lead to him becoming a more consistent contributor in the Broncos' young receiver corps going forward. With that said, the Utah product remains a dicey start in a Week 18 matchup against the Chiefs based on his limited opportunities in Denver's offense.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Fri 12/20/24 12:36 AM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele brought in two of three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' 34-27 loss to the Chargers on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Vele would have had a very disappointing fantasy night overall if not for his six-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. The score was certainly encouraging, but the 14-185-1 line on 18 targets Vele posted in Weeks 10-12 seems like an increasingly distant memory considering he's contributed just three receptions for 37 yards on eight targets in the last three contests. The rookie will have a favorable matchup with which to potentially bounce back during Week 17, however, as the Broncos will face the porous Bengals defense on the road Saturday, Dec. 28.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Tue 12/17/24 9:26 AM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Colts.
EDGE Analysis
Vele was a complete nonfactor in the game despite playing 38 of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps, second among wide receivers behind Courtland Sutton (57). Week 15 marked the first time in which the rookie wideout was held without a catch in a contest this season. After a stretch of solid performances in the middle of the season, Vele has cooled down as of late, securing just one of five targets for 16 yards over the past two contests. The 27-year-old should continue to be extremely difficult to trust in the fantasy playoffs when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 16.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Tue 12/3/24 12:34 PM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele caught one of four targets for 16 yards in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Vele's Week 13 performance was a major disappointment considering rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw for 294 yards against the Browns. Operating as the No. 2 wideout, Vele played 31 of the Broncos' 66 offensive snaps Monday, second only to Courtland Sutton's 62. The rookie will look to bounce back against the Colts on Dec. 15 when the Broncos return from their Week 14 bye.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Sun 11/24/24 10:13 PM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele brought in six of nine targets for 80 yards in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Vele finished a close second behind top wideout Courtland Sutton in all receiving categories, but the latter cashed in both of Bo Nix's passing touchdowns Sunday. The seventh-round rookie still managed to set a new career high in receiving yards despite not hitting pay dirt. Vele should be on the radar in deeper formats as the No. 2 option for an improving Bo Nix down the stretch, starting with a home matchup against the Browns on Monday Night Football next week.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Sun 11/17/24 8:08 PM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele caught four of five targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Vele finished 12 receiving yards shy of Courtland Sutton's team-high total, though neither of them caught any of Bo Nix's four touchdown passes. This was the second-highest receiving yardage total of Vele's career, but the rookie has fallen short of 40 yards in five of seven career NFL appearances. Vele will turn 27 on Dec. 12, which likely contributed to his slide to the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he has proven NFL-ready while carving out a meaningful role heading into a Week 12 road game in Vegas.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Mon 11/11/24 1:54 PM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-14 loss to the Chiefs.
EDGE Analysis
After a quiet performance in Week 9, Vele had a nice bounce-back performance against Kansas City while scoring his first career touchdown. The rookie wideout's 35 offensive snaps were the most he's played in six games thus far, so it's possible the developing chemistry between him and quarterback Bo Nix could continue to lead to more playing time for Utah product. Vele will look to build off his solid performance when the Broncos host the Falcons in Week 11.
Devaughn Vele WR DEN (14) Mon 11/4/24 1:01 PM
Devaughn Vele
WR DEN (14)
Vele secured two of his three targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Vele earned three targets for the third straight game, yet he continued to struggle to make much of his opportunities. In five games, the rookie wideout is averaging 3.6 receptions and 35.2 yards per game. Vele played 29 of the Broncos' 72 offensive snaps Sunday, tied for third amongst wide receivers with fellow rookie Troy Franklin. The 26-year-old should continue to struggle for fantasy purposes as Denver's No. 4 receiver when the Broncos visit the Chiefs in Week 10.