Michael Wilson or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Wilson
- Rest of season: Michael Wilson — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Michael Wilson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Wilson | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 6 experts rank Michael Wilson ahead · 1 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #65#33–#99edge | #87#73–#94 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX16#11–#22edge | FLX36#32–#39 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.5edge | 13.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 13 #64 overalledge | 10 #86 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +23 ranks · +322 val | -1 ranks · -11 val |
| Rostered | 90% | 98% |
| Bye | 14 | 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 5, Michael Wilson or Sam LaPorta?
- Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has Michael Wilson at WR8 (range #6–#10) and Sam LaPorta at TE3 (range #3–#4); on the flex board it is #16 vs #36. Projections: 15.5 vs 13.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Wilson or Sam LaPorta?
- Michael Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Wilson WR30 (range #16–#41) vs Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #4–#7). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Wilson for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Wilson is ranked #64 overall and Sam LaPorta #86, so Michael Wilson 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.