Sam LaPorta vs Isaiah Likely
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Isaiah Likely this week: Sam LaPorta is on bye in Week 6.
Isaiah Likely gets NO, the 24th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week, projecting 12.6 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Sam LaPorta, and it isn't close: 16.8 points of value over replacement separate them (52.8 vs 36.0).
The draft market agrees: Sam LaPorta goes first at ADP 100.4 vs 136.6 for Isaiah Likely.
| Sam LaPortaDET | Isaiah LikelyNYG | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | Bye | NO | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 0.0 | 12.6 | Likely +12.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | - | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 245.6 | 228.8 | LaPorta +16.8 pts |
| Points per game | 14.4 | 13.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 52.8 | 36.0 | LaPorta +16.8 |
| Overall rank | #30 | #44 | LaPorta by 14 |
| Position rank | TE3 | TE5 | |
| Market ADP | 100.4 | 136.6 | Likely +36.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 8 |
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Isaiah Likely in Week 6?
Start Isaiah Likely this week: Sam LaPorta is on bye in Week 6.
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Isaiah Likely in 2026 fantasy football?
Sam LaPorta. He projects 245.6 fantasy points with 52.8 value over replacement, vs 228.8 points and 36.0 for Isaiah Likely (TE, PPR).