Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
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 12:11 PM 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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| Sam LaPorta | T.J. Hockenson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 0 rank T.J. Hockenson ahead | TE5#4–#6edge | TE20#19–#21 |
| Week 7 | TE5#4–#6edge | TE13#7–#20 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 9.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overalledge | 6 #142 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +36 val | +40 ranks · +132 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 48% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6) and T.J. Hockenson at TE13 (range #7–#20). Projections: 12.9 vs 9.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or T.J. Hockenson?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6) vs T.J. Hockenson TE20 (range #19–#21). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for T.J. Hockenson?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #80 overall and T.J. Hockenson #142, 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.