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Should I start Sam LaPorta or Thomas Fidone II this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+11.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Thomas Fidone II for Week 7 Half-PPR: 12.1 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Sam LaPorta: 17.9 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against GB.
  • Thomas Fidone II: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified12.1
ESPN10.2
Sleeper10.9
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Thomas Fidone II

Fortified0.7
ESPN1.3
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Thomas Fidone II faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta projects for 12.1 points in half-PPR scoring, 11.4 more than Thomas Fidone II. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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