George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 93 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| George Kittle | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 20 of 113 experts rank George Kittle ahead · 93 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE10#5–#17 | TE8#5–#15edge |
| Week 1 | TE17#9–#36 | TE7#5–#9edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 9.2 | 11.1edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #97 overall | 10 #82 overalledge |
| Rostered | 94% | 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 1, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has George Kittle at TE17 (range #9–#36) and Sam LaPorta at TE7 (range #5–#9). Projections: 9.2 vs 11.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Kittle or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: George Kittle TE10 (range #5–#17) vs Sam LaPorta TE8 (range #5–#15). 93 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta 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 #97 overall and Sam LaPorta #82, 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.