Who should I start in Week 7, Carnell Tate or Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR25 (range #23–#28) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #53 vs #43. Projections: 10.9 vs 12.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or Sam LaPorta?

Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR29 (range #28–#29) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Carnell Tate for Sam LaPorta?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #57 overall and Sam LaPorta #78, so Carnell Tate 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.

Carnell Tate or Sam LaPorta?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Sam LaPorta
Rest of season: Carnell Tate — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Carnell Tate

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Carnell Tate	Sam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 8 experts rank Carnell Tate ahead · 1 rank Sam LaPorta ahead	#60#58–#61edge	#84#73–#88
Week 7 (flex)	FLX53#46–#61	FLX43#41–#48edge
Week 7 projection (PPR)	10.9	12.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #57 overalledge	11 #78 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+10 ranks · +197 val	+4 ranks · +49 val
Rostered	90%	98%
Bye	9	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 7, Carnell Tate or Sam LaPorta?: Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Carnell Tate at WR25 (range #23–#28) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #53 vs #43. Projections: 10.9 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Carnell Tate or Sam LaPorta?: Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Carnell Tate WR29 (range #28–#29) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Carnell Tate for Sam LaPorta?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Carnell Tate is ranked #57 overall and Sam LaPorta #78, so Carnell Tate 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.