Who should I start in Week 9, DK Metcalf or Sam LaPorta?

Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf and Sam LaPorta on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Sam LaPorta?

DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade DK Metcalf for Sam LaPorta?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 overall and Sam LaPorta #84, so DK Metcalf 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.

DK Metcalf 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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This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: DK Metcalf — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: DK Metcalf

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	DK Metcalf	Sam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 0 rank Sam LaPorta ahead	#68#65–#71edge	#89#86–#94
Week 9 (flex)	—	FLX47#26–#58
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	12.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	12 #67 overalledge	10 #84 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +49 val	+2 ranks · +22 val
Rostered	91%	98%
Bye	9	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, DK Metcalf or Sam LaPorta?: Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf and Sam LaPorta on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DK Metcalf or Sam LaPorta?: DK Metcalf. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DK Metcalf ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DK Metcalf for Sam LaPorta?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 overall and Sam LaPorta #84, so DK Metcalf 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.