Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
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 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Sam LaPorta — 6 of 8 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 6 of 8 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 2 rank Tucker Kraft ahead | TE5#4–#6edge | TE8#6–#9 |
| Week 7 | TE5#4–#6edge | TE7#6–#9 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 12.9edge | 11.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 11 #80 overall | 10 #89 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +36 val | -10 ranks · -113 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 95% |
| 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 7, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#6) and Tucker Kraft at TE7 (range #6–#9). Projections: 12.9 vs 11.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Tucker Kraft?
- Sam LaPorta. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE5 (range #4–#6) vs Tucker Kraft TE8 (range #6–#9). 6 of 8 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 #80 overall and Tucker Kraft #89, 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.