Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 4 of 6 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Sam LaPorta | Tucker Kraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 6 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 2 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | TE6#4–#7edge | TE8#4–#11 |
| Week 5 | TE3#3–#4edge | TE8#6–#10 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 13.3edge | 11.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #86 overall | 9 #92 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -11 val | -14 ranks · -155 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 93% |
| Bye | 6 | 11 |
| 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 5, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE3 (range #3–#4) and Tucker Kraft at TE8 (range #6–#10). Projections: 13.3 vs 11.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #4–#7) vs Tucker Kraft TE8 (range #4–#11). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Sam LaPorta ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for Tucker Kraft?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #86 overall and Tucker Kraft #92, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.