Should I start Braelon Allen or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+2.9 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Braelon Allen for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 9.2.

Braelon Allen: 12.4 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

12.1FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Braelon Allen

RB · NYJStats & schedule

9.2FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

vs MIA

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1

ESPN10.2

Sleeper10.9

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 17.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Braelon Allen

Fortified9.2

ESPN8.3

Sleeper6.6

FantasyPros—

Braelon Allen faces MIA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 2.9 more than Braelon Allen. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:48 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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