Should I drop T.J. Hockenson for Sam LaPorta?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep T.J. Hockenson

This week’s projections are 9.2 FP for T.J. Hockenson and 10.2 FP for Sam LaPorta. T.J. Hockenson retains a 6.7 FP advantage across the evaluated weeks. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:09 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

T.J. Hockenson

TE · MIN · vs BUF

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9.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

81.0%rostered on ESPN+0.03 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

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10.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.6%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

T.J. Hockenson is 81.0% rostered; Sam LaPorta is 96.6% 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.

T.J. Hockenson

T.J. Hockenson projects for 9.2 Half-PPR points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 12.7 FP. He is rostered in 81.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 9.2 FP +0.9vs ESPN
ESPN: 8.3 FP
Sleeper: 8.4 FP
FantasyPros: 7.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.3 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

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

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	T.J. Hockenson	Sam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks	26.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	27.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	93.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	86.8 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	39.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	32.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	T.J. Hockenson	Sam LaPorta
Week 9	9.2 FPvs BUF	10.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 10	8.0 FPvs GB	8.8 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 11	8.8 FPvs SFHigher projection	8.4 FPvs TB
Week 12	9.1 FPvs ATLHigher projection	9.0 FPvs CHI
Week 13	9.2 FPvs CARHigher projection	8.6 FPvs ATL
Week 14	9.2 FPvs NE	9.2 FPvs TEN
Week 15	10.7 FPvs DETHigher projection	7.1 FPvs MIN
Week 16	10.5 FPvs WASHigher projection	8.8 FPvs NYG
Week 17	9.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	8.9 FPvs CHI
Week 18	9.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection	7.8 FPvs GB