Rico Dowdle 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 24 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Rico Dowdle | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 8 experts rank Rico Dowdle ahead · 8 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #156#127–#173 | #84#73–#88edge |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX99#92–#121 | FLX43#41–#48edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 7.9 | 12.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #157 overall | 11 #78 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -76 ranks · -493 val | +4 ranks · +49 val |
| Rostered | 71% | 98% |
| Bye | 9 | 6 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.72929% to play | 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, Rico Dowdle or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Rico Dowdle at RB33 (range #30–#40) and Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6); on the flex board it is #99 vs #43. Projections: 7.9 vs 12.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rico Dowdle or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Rico Dowdle RB41 (range #38–#44) vs Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rico Dowdle for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rico Dowdle is ranked #157 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.