Should I drop Sam LaPorta for Brenton Strange?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Check the pickup before making a move

Brenton Strange needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Sam LaPorta on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

10.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.6%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Brenton Strange

TE · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

8.1FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

49.1%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Sam LaPorta is 96.6% rostered; Brenton Strange is 49.1% rostered on ESPN. Ownership describes availability across leagues, not yours. Compare the weeks you need covered and the value you give up. A replacement can help now while weakening a later lineup.

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 10.2 Half-PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 3.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 96.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 10.2 FP +0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 9.9 FP
Sleeper: 10.8 FP
FantasyPros: 10.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 14.0 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange projects for 8.1 Half-PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 6.7 FP. He is rostered in 49.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 8.1 FP +0.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.5 FP
Sleeper: 7.8 FP
FantasyPros: 8.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 7.4 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 7, 11:30 AM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

The Drop / Add assessment uses the immediate and future FF outlook together. For a bye replacement, the hold decision starts after the bye. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Sam LaPorta	Brenton Strange
Next 3 weeks	27.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	16.8 FP2/3 scheduled games projected · partial
Remaining regular-season schedule	86.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	76.9 FP9/10 scheduled games projected · partial
Weeks 15–18	32.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	34.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Sam LaPorta	Brenton Strange
Week 9	10.2 FPvs MIA	Unavailablevs BAL
Week 10	8.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	8.6 FPvs TEN
Week 11	8.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	8.2 FPvs NYG
Week 12	9.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	8.8 FPvs TEN
Week 13	8.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection	8.4 FPvs CHI
Week 14	9.2 FPvs TENHigher projection	8.1 FPvs PIT
Week 15	7.1 FPvs MIN	8.0 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 16	8.8 FPvs NYG	8.9 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 17	8.9 FPvs CHI	9.6 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 18	7.8 FPvs GB	8.5 FPvs INDHigher projection