Dallas Goedert 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: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Dallas Goedert | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 7 experts rank Dallas Goedert ahead · 6 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE13#6–#17 | TE7#4–#11edge |
| Week 9 | TE14#10–#18 | TE6#3–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.8 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #110 overall | 10 #82 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +14 ranks · +85 val | +4 ranks · +45 val |
| Rostered | 80% | 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, Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Dallas Goedert at TE14 (range #10–#18) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10). Projections: 9.8 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dallas Goedert or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Dallas Goedert TE13 (range #6–#17) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dallas Goedert for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dallas Goedert is ranked #110 overall and Sam LaPorta #82, 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.