Chuba Hubbard or Sam LaPorta?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: Chuba Hubbard — 6 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Chuba Hubbard

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Chuba HubbardSam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall)
6 of 8 experts rank Chuba Hubbard ahead · 2 rank Sam LaPorta ahead
#48#23–#89edge#85#73–#88
Week 5 (flex)—FLX42#38–#50
Week 5 projection (PPR)0.013.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)17 #46 overalledge10 #87 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+49 ranks · +845 val-4 ranks · -44 val
Rostered95%98%
Bye56
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 5, Chuba Hubbard or Sam LaPorta?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Chuba Hubbard 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, Chuba Hubbard or Sam LaPorta?
Chuba Hubbard. Rest-of-season consensus: Chuba Hubbard RB48 (range #23–#89) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chuba Hubbard ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chuba Hubbard for Sam LaPorta?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chuba Hubbard is ranked #46 overall and Sam LaPorta #87, so Chuba Hubbard 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.