Ben Sinnott or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Ben Sinnott | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Ben Sinnott ahead · 3 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE54#48–#59 | TE7#4–#11edge |
| Week 9 | TE77#68–#81 | TE6#3–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.5 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #366 overall | 10 #82 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -11 ranks · -7 val | +4 ranks · +45 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 98% |
| Bye | 7 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 9, Ben Sinnott or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Ben Sinnott at TE77 (range #68–#81) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10). Projections: 0.5 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ben Sinnott or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Ben Sinnott TE54 (range #48–#59) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ben Sinnott for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ben Sinnott is ranked #366 overall and Sam LaPorta #82, 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.