Should I start Isaiah Likely or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Isaiah Likely

+1.4 projected edge · PPR

Start Isaiah Likely over Sam LaPorta for Week 7 PPR: 15.9 projected points versus 14.5.

Isaiah Likely: 23.3 FP recent scoring average.
Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Isaiah Likely

TE · NYGStats & schedule

15.9FF projected

↑ +1.6 vs ESPN

at HOU

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

14.5FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Isaiah Likely

Fortified15.9

ESPN14.2

Sleeper12.7

FantasyPros12.9

Isaiah Likely faces HOU in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 23.3 fantasy points.

Sam LaPorta

Fortified14.5

ESPN12.7

Sleeper13.2

FantasyPros12.9

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Isaiah Likely projects for 15.9 points in PPR scoring, 1.4 more than Sam LaPorta. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 9:38 PM 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.