Sam LaPorta or Sam Roush?
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 23 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 1 of 1 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Sam LaPorta | Sam Roush | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 1 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 0 rank Sam Roush ahead | TE5#4–#6edge | TE61#58–#63 |
| Week 7 | TE5#4–#9edge | TE62#54–#81 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 1.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #78 overalledge | 2 #396 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +49 val | +152 ranks · +62 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 10 |
| 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, Sam LaPorta or Sam Roush?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#9) and Sam Roush at TE62 (range #54–#81). Projections: 12.9 vs 1.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Sam Roush?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6) vs Sam Roush TE61 (range #58–#63). 1 of 1 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for Sam Roush?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #78 overall and Sam Roush #396, 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.