Should I start Justin Joly or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+14.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Justin Joly for Week 7 PPR: 14.4 projected points versus 0.2.

Justin Joly: 3.75% matchup reduction against NYJ.
Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

14.4FF projected

↑ +1.7 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Justin Joly

TE · MIAStats & schedule

0.2FF projected

↑ +0.2 vs ESPN

at NYJ

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified14.4

ESPN12.7

Sleeper13.4

FantasyPros—

Sam LaPorta faces GB in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 21.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Justin Joly

Fortified0.2

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.5

FantasyPros—

Justin Joly faces NYJ in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 14.4 points in PPR scoring, 14.2 more than Justin Joly. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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