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

THE FF CALL

Start George Kittle

+3.0 projected edge · PPR

FF PICK

George Kittle

TE · SFStats & schedule

17.5FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

14.5FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Kittle

Fortified17.5

ESPN16.7

Sleeper17.1

FantasyPros—

George Kittle faces ATL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.1 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified14.5

ESPN12.7

Sleeper13.2

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

George Kittle projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 3.0 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, 8:51 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

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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.