George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: George Kittle
- Rest of season: George Kittle — 6 of 8 experts
- Trade value: George Kittle
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| George Kittle | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 8 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 2 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE3#3–#4edge | TE5#4–#6 |
| Week 7 | TE2#2–#3edge | TE5#4–#6 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 16.3edge | 12.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #49 overalledge | 11 #80 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +44 ranks · +733 val | +3 ranks · +36 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 97% |
| 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 7, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
- George Kittle. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE2 (range #2–#3) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6). Projections: 16.3 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
- George Kittle. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE3 (range #3–#4) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 6 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Kittle ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Kittle for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Kittle is ranked #49 overall and Sam LaPorta #80, so George Kittle 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.