Rhamondre Stevenson 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: Rhamondre Stevenson
  • Rest of season: Rhamondre Stevenson — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Rhamondre Stevenson

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Rhamondre StevensonSam LaPorta
Rest of season (overall)
7 of 7 experts rank Rhamondre Stevenson ahead · 0 rank Sam LaPorta ahead
#56#47–#80edge#89#86–#94
Week 9 (flex)FLX31#20–#39edgeFLX47#26–#58
Week 9 projection (PPR)13.9edge12.7
Market Index value (redraft PPR)15 #54 overalledge10 #84 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+21 ranks · +391 val+2 ranks · +22 val
Rostered94%98%
Bye116
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Rhamondre Stevenson or Sam LaPorta?
Rhamondre Stevenson. This week's consensus has Rhamondre Stevenson at RB14 (range #11–#18) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #31 vs #47. Projections: 13.9 vs 12.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rhamondre Stevenson or Sam LaPorta?
Rhamondre Stevenson. Rest-of-season consensus: Rhamondre Stevenson RB19 (range #16–#27) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rhamondre Stevenson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rhamondre Stevenson for Sam LaPorta?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rhamondre Stevenson is ranked #54 overall and Sam LaPorta #84, so Rhamondre Stevenson 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.