Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Isaiah Likely | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 8 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE12#11–#12 | TE6#4–#7edge |
| Week 5 | TE8#5–#11 | TE4#3–#6edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overall | 10 #87 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +9 ranks · +54 val | -5 ranks · -56 val |
| Rostered | 89% | 98% |
| 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 5, Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE8 (range #5–#11) and Sam LaPorta at TE4 (range #3–#6). Projections: 12.3 vs 13.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE12 (range #11–#12) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #4–#7). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #113 overall and Sam LaPorta #87, 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.