Kyle Pitts vs Sam LaPorta

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.

TE6
Kyle Pitts
ATL · Bye 11
172.7
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
TE8
Sam LaPorta
DET · Bye 6
161.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Kyle Pitts: a clear but modest edge of 11.2 points of value over replacement (0.0 vs -11.2).

The draft market agrees: Kyle Pitts goes first at ADP 75.5 vs 106.7 for Sam LaPorta.

Health note: Sam LaPorta carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hip), which is already reflected in his projection.

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Kyle PittsATL Sam LaPortaDET Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 172.7 161.5 Pitts +11.2 pts
Points per game 10.2 9.5
Value over replacement (VBD) 0.0 -11.2 Pitts +11.2
Overall rank #72 #91 Pitts by 19
Position rank TE6 TE8
Market ADP 75.5 106.7 LaPorta +31.2 cheaper
Typical round (12-team) Rd 7 Rd 9
Bye week 11 6
Injury flag None Questionable

Should I draft Kyle Pitts or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts. He projects 172.7 fantasy points with 0.0 value over replacement, vs 161.5 points and -11.2 for Sam LaPorta (TE, PPR).

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