Denzel Boston 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: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Denzel Boston | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 4 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 2 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #89#67–#116 | #89#86–#94 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX89#83–#100 | FLX55#46–#65edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.7 | 11.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #145 overall | 10 #83 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -4 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 36% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 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, Denzel Boston or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR46 (range #39–#52) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #89 vs #55. Projections: 9.7 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Sam LaPorta?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Denzel Boston WR41 (range #34–#51) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Denzel Boston for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #145 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.