Dalton Kincaid 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: Dalton Kincaid
  • Rest of season: Dalton Kincaid2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Sam LaPorta

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Dalton KincaidSam LaPorta
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Dalton Kincaid ahead · 2 rank Sam LaPorta ahead
TE5#2–#10edgeTE6#6–#7
Week 3TE3#2–#3edgeTE5#4–#7
Week 3 projection (PPR)12.011.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #112 overall10 #83 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+1 ranks · +7 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered91%98%
Bye76
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 3, Dalton Kincaid or Sam LaPorta?
Dalton Kincaid. This week's consensus has Dalton Kincaid at TE3 (range #2–#3) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7). Projections: 12.0 vs 11.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Kincaid or Sam LaPorta?
Dalton Kincaid. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Kincaid TE5 (range #2–#10) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Kincaid ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dalton Kincaid for Sam LaPorta?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Kincaid is ranked #112 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, 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.