Sam LaPorta vs Travis Kelce
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.
TE8
Sam LaPorta
161.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
TE10
Travis Kelce
151.9
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The call
The model takes Sam LaPorta: a clear but modest edge of 9.6 points of value over replacement (-11.2 vs -20.9).
The draft market has them practically even (ADP 106.7 vs 106.7), so whichever falls to you is the pick.
Health note: Sam LaPorta carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hip), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Sam LaPortaDET | Travis KelceKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 161.5 | 151.9 | LaPorta +9.6 pts |
| Points per game | 9.5 | 8.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -11.2 | -20.9 | LaPorta +9.6 |
| Overall rank | #91 | #104 | LaPorta by 13 |
| Position rank | TE8 | TE10 | |
| Market ADP | 106.7 | 106.7 | Even |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I draft Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce in 2026 fantasy football?
Sam LaPorta. He projects 161.5 fantasy points with -11.2 value over replacement, vs 151.9 points and -20.9 for Travis Kelce (TE, PPR).