Who should I start in Week 3, Jonathon Brooks or Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Jonathon Brooks at RB39 (range #35–#43) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #124 vs #55. Projections: 5.9 vs 11.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathon Brooks or Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathon Brooks RB32 (range #25–#36) 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 Jonathon Brooks for Sam LaPorta?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathon Brooks is ranked #89 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Jonathon Brooks 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: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Jonathon Brooks	Sam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Jonathon Brooks ahead · 3 rank Sam LaPorta ahead	#114#80–#144	#89#86–#94edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX124#114–#134	FLX55#46–#65edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	5.9	11.9edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #89 overall	10 #83 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered	80%	98%
Bye	5	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, Jonathon Brooks or Sam LaPorta?: Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Jonathon Brooks at RB39 (range #35–#43) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7); on the flex board it is #124 vs #55. Projections: 5.9 vs 11.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonathon Brooks or Sam LaPorta?: Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonathon Brooks RB32 (range #25–#36) 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 Jonathon Brooks for Sam LaPorta?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonathon Brooks is ranked #89 overall and Sam LaPorta #83, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.