Courtland Sutton 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: Sam LaPorta — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Courtland Sutton | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Courtland Sutton ahead · 5 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #105#81–#133 | #84#73–#88edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX95#84–#116 | FLX43#41–#48edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 9.2 | 12.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #98 overall | 11 #78 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -137 val | +4 ranks · +49 val |
| Rostered | 61% | 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 7, Courtland Sutton or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Courtland Sutton at WR45 (range #42–#54) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #95 vs #43. Projections: 9.2 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Courtland Sutton or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Courtland Sutton WR54 (range #47–#62) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Courtland Sutton for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Courtland Sutton is ranked #98 overall and Sam LaPorta #78, 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.