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

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+5.7 projected edge · Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Christian Kirk for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 6.3.

Christian Kirk: 1.25% matchup lift against ATL.
Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 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

Christian Kirk

WR · SFStats & schedule

6.3FF projected

↓ -0.4 vs ESPN

at ATL

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1

ESPN10.2

Sleeper10.8

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%.

Christian Kirk

Fortified6.3

ESPN6.7

Sleeper5.7

FantasyPros—

Christian Kirk faces ATL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 5.7 more than Christian Kirk. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.