Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson?
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 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Sam LaPorta | Theo Johnson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 0 rank Theo Johnson ahead | TE5#4–#6edge | TE44#38–#48 |
| Week 7 | TE5#4–#7edge | TE49#43–#55 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 2.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #78 overalledge | 3 #316 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +49 val | +4 ranks · +4 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 1% |
| Bye | 6 | 8 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT (Neck) · LIMIT → LIMIT → DNP · 0.01442% to play |
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 Theo Johnson?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Theo Johnson at TE49 (range #43–#55). Projections: 12.9 vs 2.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Theo Johnson?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6) vs Theo Johnson TE44 (range #38–#48). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for Theo Johnson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #78 overall and Theo Johnson #316, 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.