The Saints are still trying to figure out how Devaughn Vele fits within their offense

Five weeks into the season, the New Orleans Saints are still figuring out how wide receiver Devaughn Vele fits within their offense.

Sunday against the Giants, Vele played a season-high 37.9 % of the offensive snaps for the Saints. His increased usage still resulted in modest production, with Vele catching both of his targets for 13 yards.

Though the Saints had nearly identical pass-run splits (32 passes to 30 runs) against the Giants, most of the 6-foot-5 Vele’s work came on run downs. He ran 11 routes against New York.

When the Saints have targeted Vele, he has mostly delivered positive outcomes. He’s caught four of his five targets so far this season, three have moved the chains — including a third down conversion against New York — and one went for a touchdown.

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