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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+11.0 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Calvin Ridley for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.0 projected points versus 1.0.

Calvin Ridley: 2.0 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET · Half-PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

12.0FF projected

↑ +1.8 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Calvin Ridley

WR · TENStats & schedule

1.0FF projected

↑ +1.0 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.0

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 3.75%.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified1.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper2.2

FantasyPros—

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.0 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.0 more than Calvin Ridley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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