Who should I pick up: Brenton Strange or Sam LaPorta?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Sam LaPorta

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Sam LaPorta over Brenton Strange: 11.9 versus 10.1 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 4:06 AM ET · PPR

THE ALTERNATIVE

Brenton Strange

TE · JAC · vs BAL

Stats & schedule ›

10.1FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

50.1%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Sam LaPorta

TE · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

11.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

96.4%rostered on ESPN-0.09 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Sam LaPorta is the stronger immediate points option. Brenton Strange is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Brenton Strange

Brenton Strange projects for 10.1 PPR points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. He is rostered in 50.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 10.1 FP
ESPN: 9.3 FP
Sleeper: 9.9 FP
FantasyPros: 10.1 FP

Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta projects for 11.9 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 96.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 11.9 FP
ESPN: 12.1 FP
Sleeper: 12.5 FP
FantasyPros: 11.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 3:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. 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	Brenton Strange	Sam LaPorta
Next 3 weeks	31.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	33.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	106.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	105.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	43.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	40.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brenton Strange	Sam LaPorta
Week 9	10.1 FPvs BAL	11.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 10	10.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	10.7 FPvs NE
Week 11	10.4 FPvs NYG	10.4 FPvs TB
Week 12	10.9 FPvs TEN	11.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 13	10.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection	10.6 FPvs ATL
Week 14	10.2 FPvs PIT	11.2 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 15	9.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection	8.7 FPvs MIN
Week 16	11.1 FPvs DALHigher projection	10.7 FPvs NYG
Week 17	11.9 FPvs WASHigher projection	11.0 FPvs CHI
Week 18	10.4 FPvs INDHigher projection	9.6 FPvs GB

Outlook updated Nov 3, 4:18 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · TE

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

10.6 FP18.2 FP

Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
17.7
George KittleTE · 97.9% rostered
16.8
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
14.9
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.7% rostered
12.7
Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
12.0

What about Sam LaPorta versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

Tyler Warren11.4projected FP

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George Kittle16.8projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Brock Bowers17.7projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Travis Kelce12.0projected FP

Sam LaPorta11.9projected FP

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Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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