Trey McBride vs Sam LaPorta
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Trey McBride this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.5 vs 11.6).
Trey McBride faces NYG, the 15th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Sam LaPorta faces CAR, the 6th-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 Trey McBride, and it isn't close: 51.7 points of value over replacement separate them (49.8 vs -1.9).
The draft market agrees: Trey McBride goes first at ADP 32.2 vs 100.4 for Sam LaPorta.
| Trey McBrideARI | Sam LaPortaDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | NYG | CAR | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 13.5 | 11.6 | McBride +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #15 | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 230.1 | 178.4 | McBride +51.7 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 10.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 49.8 | -1.9 | McBride +51.7 |
| Overall rank | #33 | #73 | McBride by 40 |
| Position rank | TE2 | TE5 | |
| Market ADP | 32.2 | 100.4 | LaPorta +68.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 14 | 6 |
Should I start Trey McBride or Sam LaPorta in Week 4?
Start Trey McBride this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.5 vs 11.6).
Should I draft Trey McBride or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?
Trey McBride. He projects 230.1 fantasy points with 49.8 value over replacement, vs 178.4 points and -1.9 for Sam LaPorta (TE, PPR).