Should I start George Kittle or Sam LaPorta in Week 7 (2026, Half-PPR)?

THE FF CALL

Start George Kittle

+2.6 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start George Kittle over Sam LaPorta for Week 7 Half-PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 12.0.

George Kittle: 11.8 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

George Kittle

TE · SFStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↑ +0.7 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

12.0FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Kittle

Fortified14.6

ESPN13.9

Sleeper14.2

FantasyPros—

George Kittle faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.8 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.0

ESPN10.2

Sleeper10.7

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

George Kittle projects for 14.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.6 more than Sam LaPorta. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.