IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Tue 12/3/24 12:34 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
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.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Sun 11/24/24 10:13 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
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.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Sun 11/17/24 8:08 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
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.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Mon 11/11/24 1:54 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
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.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Mon 11/4/24 1:01 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
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.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Mon 10/28/24 12:54 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
Vele caught all three of his targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
Vele played 34 percent of Denver's offensive snaps Sunday, his lowest snap percentage of the season. In four games, the rookie wideout is averaging four catches for roughly 41 yards per contest while playing under 50 percent of snaps in all but one game. Vele has flashed his play-making potential since training camp, but he's yet to make much of an impact during the 2024 campaign. With fellow rookie Bo Nix starting to take a step forward as a passer, its possible Vele could become more of a factor down the stretch. With that said, he'll continue to contend for targets with fellow wide receivers Courtland Sutton, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims. The Broncos now head to Baltimore to square off against the Ravens in Week 9.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Fri 10/18/24 12:08 AM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
Vele secured one of three targets for 20 yards in the Broncos' 33-10 win over the Saints on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie made an impact with his one catch, although his final line was underwhelming in comparison to his performance against the Chargers just four days prior. Vele had posted a 4-78 line on six targets in that contest, but in fairness, Bo Nix was required to do less in the passing game Thursday night than he did versus Los Angeles. Vele's production will likely remain difficult to trust week to week, but he'll draw a good matchup against the Panthers in a Week 8 home clash on Sunday, Oct. 27.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Sun 10/13/24 10:24 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
Vele caught four of six targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.
EDGE Analysis
Vele had been held out of the lineup since his pro debut back in Week 1 (8-39-0) despite maintaining good health for the majority of the time between his two appearances this season. Despite coaching decisions not in his favor, the rookie seventh-rounder wound up tying No. 1 wideout Courtland Sutton for the team lead in targets and receptions Sunday. Vele's inconsistent playing time limits him from becoming a hot waiver add this week, but deep-league managers might still want to take a look at the rookie if he is active for Thursday's tilt against New Orleans in Week 7.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Sun 10/6/24 2:38 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
Vele (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Raiders.
EDGE Analysis
Vele hasn't suited up since Week 1 when he caught all eight targets for 39 yards and played 49 percent of the team's snaps on offense in NFL debut. His next opportunity to get back on the field will be in Week 6 against the Chargers.
IRDevaughn Vele WR NO (11) Sun 9/29/24 12:10 PM
IRDevaughn Vele
WR NO (11)
Vele (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Vele surprisingly caught eight balls in Week 1 while playing just under half of the offensive snaps. However, he's since been sidelined due to a combination of a rib injury while also being a healthy scratch for the last two games. Troy Franklin has been the beneficiary, though he's tallied only two catches for 11 yards in the last two weeks.