Sam LaPorta vs George Kittle
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Sam LaPorta by 2.3 points of value over replacement (-11.2 vs -13.5) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Sam LaPorta goes first at ADP 70.0 vs 104.8 for George Kittle.
Health note: Sam LaPorta carries an injury flag — Questionable (Back) — which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: George Kittle carries an injury flag — Questionable (Achilles) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Sam LaPorta | George Kittle | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | DET | SFO |
| Overall rank | #89 | #94 |
| Position rank | TE8 | TE9 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 161.5 | 159.2 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -11.2 | -13.5 |
| Market ADP | 70.0 | 104.8 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or George Kittle in 2026 fantasy football?
Sam LaPorta. He projects 161.5 fantasy points with -11.2 value over replacement, vs 159.2 points and -13.5 for George Kittle (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.