2026 · Week 7 · Standard

Should I start Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta in Week 7 (2026)?

The projection call

A close call. Slight lean: Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 8.1 points in standard scoring, 0.1 more than Isaiah Likely. The gap is small; late injury news or your league’s scoring can change the choice.

TE · NYG

Isaiah Likely

8.0 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs HOU

Kickoff · Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM ET

TE · DET

Sam LaPorta

8.1 projected FP

Standard · FantasyPros weekly projection

vs GB

Kickoff · Sun, Oct 25, 4:25 PM ET

Data refreshed Oct 20, 2026, 9:58 PM ET. Projected points are not actual results.

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Before you lock it in

Less than one projected point separates these players. Treat this as a close decision rather than a confident bench call. Confirm active status, kickoff time and your league’s scoring. This page does not include verified late injury or weather updates.

What changes in PPR, half-PPR and standard?

PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards no reception point. Use the scoring buttons above to compare the same players under each preset. Passing TDs, bonuses and other custom rules may differ in your league.

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