Kyle Monangai 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 — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Kyle Monangai | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Kyle Monangai ahead · 5 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #129#69–#170 | #89#86–#94edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX174#103–#242 | FLX47#26–#58edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 3.5 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #126 overall | 10 #84 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -19 ranks · -117 val | +2 ranks · +22 val |
| Rostered | 73% | 98% |
| Bye | 10 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Thumb) · DNP → DNP · 0.01789% to play | 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 9, Kyle Monangai or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Kyle Monangai at RB55 (range #36–#71) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #174 vs #47. Projections: 3.5 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyle Monangai or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyle Monangai RB34 (range #24–#44) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyle Monangai for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyle Monangai is ranked #126 overall and Sam LaPorta #84, 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.