Who should I start in Week 7, Luther Burden III or Sam LaPorta?

Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR22 (range #21–#25) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #42 vs #43. Projections: 12.6 vs 12.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Sam LaPorta?

Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR24 (range #19–#28) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #3–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Luther Burden III for Sam LaPorta?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #43 overall and Sam LaPorta #72, so Luther Burden III 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.

Luther Burden III or Sam LaPorta?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Luther Burden III
Rest of season: Luther Burden III — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Luther Burden III

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	Luther Burden III	Sam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Luther Burden III ahead · 1 rank Sam LaPorta ahead	#48#45–#50edge	#84#73–#88
Week 7 (flex)	FLX42#38–#50edge	FLX43#40–#49
Week 7 projection (PPR)	12.6	12.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	18 #43 overalledge	12 #72 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +104 val	+11 ranks · +145 val
Rostered	93%	97%
Bye	10	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 7, Luther Burden III or Sam LaPorta?: Luther Burden III. This week's consensus has Luther Burden III at WR22 (range #21–#25) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #42 vs #43. Projections: 12.6 vs 12.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Luther Burden III or Sam LaPorta?: Luther Burden III. Rest-of-season consensus: Luther Burden III WR24 (range #19–#28) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #3–#11). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Luther Burden III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Luther Burden III for Sam LaPorta?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Luther Burden III is ranked #43 overall and Sam LaPorta #72, so Luther Burden III 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.