Tyler Warren vs Sam LaPorta
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyler Warren by 1.0 projected points (12.6 vs 11.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tyler Warren faces HOU, the 10th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Sam LaPorta faces NYJ, the 5th-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 Tyler Warren, and it isn't close: 24.6 points of value over replacement separate them (24.6 vs 0.0).
The draft market agrees: Tyler Warren goes first at ADP 66.1 vs 100.4 for Sam LaPorta.
| Tyler WarrenIND | Sam LaPortaDET | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | HOU | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.6 | 11.7 | Warren +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #10 | #5 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 203.0 | 178.4 | Warren +24.6 pts |
| Points per game | 11.9 | 10.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 24.6 | 0.0 | Warren +24.6 |
| Overall rank | #50 | #71 | Warren by 21 |
| Position rank | TE4 | TE6 | |
| Market ADP | 66.1 | 100.4 | LaPorta +34.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 6 |
Should I start Tyler Warren or Sam LaPorta in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyler Warren by 1.0 projected points (12.6 vs 11.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tyler Warren or Sam LaPorta in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyler Warren. He projects 203.0 fantasy points with 24.6 value over replacement, vs 178.4 points and 0.0 for Sam LaPorta (TE, PPR).