Head to head · TE · 2026
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.
The model's pick
Kyle Pitts
The model takes Kyle Pitts: a clear but modest edge of 11.2 points of value over replacement (0.0 vs -11.2).
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Sam LaPorta first (ADP 70.0 vs 86.2). If the model is right, Kyle Pitts is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Sam LaPorta carries an injury flag — Questionable (Back) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kyle Pitts | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | ATL | DET |
| Overall rank | #72 | #89 |
| Position rank | TE6 | TE8 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 172.7 | 161.5 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 0.0 | -11.2 |
| Market ADP | 86.2 | 70.0 |
| Injury flag | — | 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).