Alec Pierce or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 6, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Alec Pierce | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 5 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 5 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #155#97–#218 | #73#43–#88edge |
| Week 6 (flex) | — | — |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | — | 0.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #164 overall | 12 #70 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -67 ranks · -352 val | +12 ranks · +164 val |
| Rostered | 65% | 97% |
| Bye | 13 | 6 |
| Status | IR | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 6, Alec Pierce or Sam LaPorta?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Sam LaPorta on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR155 (range #97–#218) vs Sam LaPorta TE73 (range #43–#88). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Alec Pierce for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #164 overall and Sam LaPorta #70, so Sam LaPorta carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.