Should I start Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
TE · DET · Bye 6
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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Consensus TE7 this week — a top-8 tight end.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | TE rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE7 | 5 | 9 | ±1.1 | #72 | 11.1 |
| Half PPR | TE7 | 5 | 9 | ±0.9 | #80 | 8.9 |
| Standard | TE6 | 5 | 10 | ±1.1 | #89 | 6.7 |
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Latest news
- Sam LaPorta (hip) returns to practice Tuesday
Sam Laporta returned to practice on Tuesday after suffering a hip injury last week.
Diego Sandoval · FantasyPros · Aug 25, 3:14 PM EDT
- Sam LaPorta suffers hip injury, uncertain for Week 1
Sam LaPorta is currently dealing with a hip injury, and HC Dan Campbell told reporters that the team is uncertain if it will affect his availability for Week 1.
Leo Sells · FantasyPros · Aug 20, 12:58 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Laporta's hip injury has made his status for Week 1 murky, but his returning to practice this early is a good sign. The tight end will likely be limited as he builds back up, but he could be in line to start the season barring any setbacks.”
Ranked around him this week
The TEs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #4Tyler WarrenStart
- #5Kyle Pitts Sr.Start
- #6Harold Fannin Jr.Start
- #7Sam LaPortaStart
- #8Tucker KraftStart
- #9Travis KelceBorderline
- #10Dallas GoedertBorderline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Sam LaPorta in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus TE7 this week — a top-8 tight end. The expert range runs from #5 to #9. The consensus projection is 11.1 PPR points.
- Where is Sam LaPorta ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Sam LaPorta at TE7 for Week 1, and flex #73 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #5 to #9.