Should I drop Sam LaPorta for Dallas Goedert?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Sam LaPorta

This week’s projections are 12.3 FP for Sam LaPorta and 9.7 FP for Dallas Goedert. Sam LaPorta retains a 20.1 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 6, 5:03 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

12.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.5%rostered on ESPN+0.05 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Dallas Goedert

TE · PHI · vs NYG

Stats & schedule ›

9.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

81.0%rostered on ESPN-0.60 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Sam LaPorta is 96.5% rostered; Dallas Goedert is 81.0% 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 96.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.05 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: 12.7 FP

Dallas Goedert

Dallas Goedert projects for 9.7 PPR points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 9.7 FP. He is rostered in 81.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.60 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 9.7 FP +1.0vs ESPN
ESPN: 8.7 FP
Sleeper: 9.9 FP
FantasyPros: 9.7 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 4:30 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	Dallas Goedert
Next 3 weeks	33.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	19.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	86.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	40.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	37.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Sam LaPorta	Dallas Goedert
Week 9	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	9.7 FPvs NYG
Week 10	10.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	10.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	9.7 FPvs PIT
Week 12	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	10.3 FPvs DAL
Week 13	10.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection	10.2 FPvs ARI
Week 14	11.3 FPvs TENHigher projection	9.7 FPvs IND
Week 15	8.8 FPvs MINHigher projection	8.6 FPvs SEA
Week 16	10.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection	9.2 FPvs HOU
Week 17	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	9.6 FPvs SF
Week 18	9.6 FPvs GB	9.6 FPvs NYG