Noah Gray 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 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Noah Gray | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 3 experts rank Noah Gray ahead · 3 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | TE56#51–#60 | TE5#4–#6edge |
| Week 7 | TE39#33–#60 | TE5#4–#10edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 3.6 | 12.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #380 overall | 11 #78 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +39 ranks · +21 val | +4 ranks · +49 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 7, Noah Gray or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Noah Gray at TE39 (range #33–#60) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#10). Projections: 3.6 vs 12.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Noah Gray or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Noah Gray TE56 (range #51–#60) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Noah Gray for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Noah Gray is ranked #380 overall and Sam LaPorta #78, 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.