Should I drop Sam LaPorta for Colby Parkinson?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Sam LaPorta

This week’s projections are 12.3 FP for Sam LaPorta and 8.9 FP for Colby Parkinson. Sam LaPorta retains a 44.3 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. Colby Parkinson has an availability concern; confirm his status before considering the swap.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 2:00 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

12.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.6%rostered on ESPN+0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Colby Parkinson

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

8.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Check availability before adding

3.6%rostered on ESPN-0.08 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Sam LaPorta is 96.6% rostered; Colby Parkinson is 3.6% 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.

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.3 PPR points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 4.7 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: 12.3 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN: 12.1 FP
Sleeper: 13.3 FP
FantasyPros: 12.6 FP

Colby Parkinson

Colby Parkinson projects for 8.9 PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 11.9 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.08 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 8.9 FP +2.2vs ESPN
ESPN: 6.7 FP
Sleeper: 7.1 FP
FantasyPros: 7.5 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 7, 1:30 PM 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	Colby Parkinson
Next 3 weeks	33.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	16.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	62.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	40.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	26.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Sam LaPorta	Colby Parkinson
Week 9	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	8.9 FPvs WAS
Week 10	10.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	7.1 FPvs ARI
Week 11	10.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.2 FPvs GB
Week 13	10.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection	7.1 FPvs KC
Week 14	11.3 FPvs TENHigher projection	6.8 FPvs SF
Week 15	8.8 FPvs MINHigher projection	7.2 FPvs DAL
Week 16	10.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection	6.2 FPvs SEA
Week 17	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.7 FPvs TB
Week 18	9.6 FPvs GBHigher projection	6.2 FPvs SEA