Who should I start in Week 3, Jakobi Meyers or Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Jakobi Meyers at WR41 (range #38–#50) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #83 vs #55. Projections: 10.0 vs 11.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jakobi Meyers or Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Jakobi Meyers WR48 (range #46–#51) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jakobi Meyers for Sam LaPorta?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jakobi Meyers is ranked #113 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, 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.

Jakobi Meyers or Sam LaPorta?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Sam LaPorta
Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Sam LaPorta

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Jakobi Meyers	Sam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Jakobi Meyers ahead · 3 rank Sam LaPorta ahead	#92#87–#99	#89#86–#94edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX83#78–#96	FLX55#46–#65edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	10.0	11.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	8 #113 overall	10 #83 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-10 ranks · -71 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	67%	98%
Bye	7	6
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Jakobi Meyers or Sam LaPorta?: Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Jakobi Meyers at WR41 (range #38–#50) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #83 vs #55. Projections: 10.0 vs 11.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jakobi Meyers or Sam LaPorta?: Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Jakobi Meyers WR48 (range #46–#51) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jakobi Meyers for Sam LaPorta?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jakobi Meyers is ranked #113 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, 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.