Colston Loveland 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: Colston Loveland
- Rest of season: Colston Loveland — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Colston Loveland
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| Colston Loveland | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 1 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE5#2–#7edge | TE7#4–#11 |
| Week 9 | TE4#4–#7edge | TE6#3–#10 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #65 overalledge | 10 #82 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +15 ranks · +224 val | +4 ranks · +45 val |
| Rostered | 96% | 98% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
- Colston Loveland. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE4 (range #4–#7) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10). Projections: 12.8 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
- Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE5 (range #2–#7) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Colston Loveland ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Colston Loveland for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #65 overall and Sam LaPorta #82, so Colston Loveland 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.