Sam LaPorta vs Dalton Kincaid
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Sam LaPorta this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.7 vs 12.5).
Sam LaPorta faces CAR, the 1st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Dalton Kincaid faces NE, the 7th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Sam LaPorta by 3.5 points of value over replacement (4.7 vs 1.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Sam LaPorta goes first at ADP 100.4 vs 147.3 for Dalton Kincaid.
| Sam LaPortaDET | Dalton KincaidBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | CAR | NE | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 13.7 | 12.5 | LaPorta +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #1 | #7 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 202.3 | 198.8 | LaPorta +3.5 pts |
| Points per game | 11.9 | 11.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 4.7 | 1.2 | LaPorta +3.5 |
| Overall rank | #64 | #68 | LaPorta by 4 |
| Position rank | TE8 | TE10 | |
| Market ADP | 100.4 | 147.3 | Kincaid +46.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 7 |
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Dalton Kincaid in Week 4?
Start Sam LaPorta this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (13.7 vs 12.5).
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Dalton Kincaid in 2026 fantasy football?
Sam LaPorta. He projects 202.3 fantasy points with 4.7 value over replacement, vs 198.8 points and 1.2 for Dalton Kincaid (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.