Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: Deebo Samuel Sr. — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 2 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #87#78–#102edge | #89#86–#94 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX57#55–#61 | FLX55#46–#65edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #137 overall | 10 #83 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -19 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 98% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #57 vs #55. Projections: 12.0 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
- Deebo Samuel Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Deebo Samuel Sr. for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.