Sam LaPorta vs Travis Kelce
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Sam LaPorta this week, and it isn't close: 3.0 projected points separate them (14.3 vs 11.3).
Sam LaPorta faces GB, the 10th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Travis Kelce faces SEA, the 19th-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
The model takes Sam LaPorta, and it isn't close: 39.2 points of value over replacement separate them (39.2 vs 0.0).
The draft market agrees: Sam LaPorta goes first at ADP 100.4 vs 108.5 for Travis Kelce.
Health note: Travis Kelce carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Sam LaPortaDET | Travis KelceKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | GB | SEA | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 14.3 | 11.3 | LaPorta +3.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #10 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 231.5 | 192.3 | LaPorta +39.2 pts |
| Points per game | 13.6 | 11.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 39.2 | 0.0 | LaPorta +39.2 |
| Overall rank | #34 | #72 | LaPorta by 38 |
| Position rank | TE5 | TE8 | |
| Market ADP | 100.4 | 108.5 | Kelce +8.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce in Week 7?
Start Sam LaPorta this week, and it isn't close: 3.0 projected points separate them (14.3 vs 11.3).
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?
Sam LaPorta. He projects 231.5 fantasy points with 39.2 value over replacement, vs 192.3 points and 0.0 for Travis Kelce (TE, PPR).