Harold Fannin Jr. 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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The lean

  • This week: Sam LaPorta
  • Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Sam LaPorta

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Harold Fannin Jr.Sam LaPorta
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Harold Fannin Jr. ahead · 6 rank Sam LaPorta ahead
TE10#6–#14TE7#4–#11edge
Week 9TE7#5–#14TE6#3–#10edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)11.712.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #99 overall10 #82 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)0 ranks · 0 val+4 ranks · +45 val
Rostered91%98%
Bye116
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Groin) · -- → LIMIT · 0.76348% to playNo 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, Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Harold Fannin Jr. at TE7 (range #5–#14) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10). Projections: 11.7 vs 12.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Harold Fannin Jr. or Sam LaPorta?
Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Harold Fannin Jr. TE10 (range #6–#14) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Harold Fannin Jr. for Sam LaPorta?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Harold Fannin Jr. is ranked #99 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.