Sam LaPorta or Tony Pollard?
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 — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Sam LaPorta
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| Sam LaPorta | Tony Pollard | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 5 of 8 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 3 rank Tony Pollard ahead | #84#73–#88edge | #108#69–#149 |
| Week 7 (flex) | FLX43#41–#48edge | FLX54#44–#87 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 11.2 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #78 overalledge | 8 #109 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +4 ranks · +49 val | -26 ranks · -233 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 89% |
| Bye | 6 | 9 |
| 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 Tony Pollard?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6) and Tony Pollard at RB22 (range #18–#29); on the flex board it is #43 vs #54. Projections: 12.9 vs 11.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Tony Pollard?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6) vs Tony Pollard RB30 (range #24–#38). 5 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for Tony Pollard?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #78 overall and Tony Pollard #109, 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.