Devaughn Vele records three catches in Saints loss to Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:09 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

In a Week 3 matchup, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele caught three of six targets for 39 yards during a 35-27 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders. This performance marked a season-low in catches, targets, and receiving yards for Vele, who had previously surpassed 60 receiving yards in the first two games of the season. Vele has established his role as the No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave, accumulating 22 targets thus far. Following this game, he remains a potential WR4 or flex option as the season progresses.
- •Devaughn Vele caught three passes for 39 yards against the Raiders.
- •Saints lost 35-27 in Week 3.
- •Vele had season lows in catches, targets, and yards.
- •He previously recorded over 60 receiving yards in his first two games.
- •Vele is positioned as the No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Devaughn Vele held to three catches
"New Orleans Saints WR Devaughn Vele has quiet afternoon against Raiders
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