Tucker Kraft 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 takes Tucker Kraft: a clear but modest edge of 5.5 points of value over replacement (-5.7 vs -11.2).
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Sam LaPorta first (ADP 70.0 vs 71.9). If the model is right, Tucker Kraft is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Tucker Kraft carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee - ACL) — which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Sam LaPorta carries an injury flag — Questionable (Back) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tucker Kraft | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | GNB | DET |
| Overall rank | #83 | #89 |
| Position rank | TE7 | TE8 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 167.0 | 161.5 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -5.7 | -11.2 |
| Market ADP | 71.9 | 70.0 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I draft Tucker Kraft or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?
Tucker Kraft. He projects 167.0 fantasy points with -5.7 value over replacement, vs 161.5 points and -11.2 for Sam LaPorta (TE, PPR).