Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Colston Loveland — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Colston Loveland
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Colston Loveland | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 0 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE4#3–#5edge | TE6#6–#7 |
| Week 3 | TE12#11–#14 | TE5#4–#7edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.6 | 11.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #32 overalledge | 10 #83 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +266 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 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 3, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE12 (range #11–#14) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7). Projections: 9.6 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Sam LaPorta?
- Colston Loveland. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE4 (range #3–#5) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 4 of 4 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 #32 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, 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.