Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Tyler Warren — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Warren
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Sam LaPorta | Tyler Warren | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Sam LaPorta ahead · 4 rank Tyler Warren ahead | TE6#6–#7 | TE4#4–#5edge |
| Week 3 | TE5#4–#7edge | TE6#6–#8 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 11.9 | 11.7 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #82 overall | 16 #50 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +12 val | +2 ranks · +55 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| Bye | 6 | 13 |
| 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 3, Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE5 (range #4–#7) and Tyler Warren at TE6 (range #6–#8). Projections: 11.9 vs 11.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Sam LaPorta or Tyler Warren?
- Tyler Warren. Rest-of-season consensus: Sam LaPorta TE6 (range #6–#7) vs Tyler Warren TE4 (range #4–#5). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Warren ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Sam LaPorta for Tyler Warren?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Sam LaPorta is ranked #82 overall and Tyler Warren #50, so Tyler Warren 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.