Kyle Pitts Sr. 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 — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Kyle Pitts Sr. | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Kyle Pitts Sr. ahead · 7 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE14#9–#16 | TE7#4–#11edge |
| Week 9 | TE11#10–#15 | TE6#3–#10edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.8 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #113 overall | 10 #82 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +12 ranks · +71 val | +4 ranks · +45 val |
| Rostered | 81% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 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 9, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Kyle Pitts Sr. at TE11 (range #10–#15) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10). Projections: 9.8 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Kyle Pitts Sr. or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Kyle Pitts Sr. TE14 (range #9–#16) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Kyle Pitts Sr. for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Kyle Pitts Sr. is ranked #113 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.