Should I drop Sam LaPorta for Mason Taylor?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Sam LaPorta

This week’s projections are 12.3 FP for Sam LaPorta and 9.7 FP for Mason Taylor. Sam LaPorta retains a 23.7 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 6, 4:05 PM ET

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PLAYER TO DROP

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

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12.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.5%rostered on ESPN+0.05 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Mason Taylor

TE · NYJ · vs KC

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9.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

8.3%rostered on ESPN-0.44 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Sam LaPorta is 96.5% rostered; Mason Taylor is 8.3% 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: 13.4 FP
FantasyPros: 12.7 FP

Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor projects for 9.7 PPR points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 12.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 8.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.44 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 9.7 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN: 9.0 FP
Sleeper: 7.6 FP
FantasyPros: 8.2 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 3:30 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	Mason Taylor
Next 3 weeks	33.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	27.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.8 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	83.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	40.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	35.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Sam LaPorta	Mason Taylor
Week 9	12.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	9.7 FPvs KC
Week 10	10.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	9.4 FPvs BUF
Week 11	10.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	8.9 FPvs LAC
Week 12	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	10.4 FPvs MIA
Week 13	10.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	11.3 FPvs TENHigher projection	9.1 FPvs DEN
Week 15	8.8 FPvs MIN	9.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 16	10.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection	9.3 FPvs NE
Week 17	11.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection	7.7 FPvs MIN
Week 18	9.6 FPvs GBHigher projection	9.3 FPvs BUF