Should I start Marlin Klein or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+13.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Marlin Klein for Week 7 PPR: 14.4 projected points versus 0.8.

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

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Marlin Klein

TE · HOUStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

vs NYG

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%.

Marlin Klein

Fortified0.8

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Marlin Klein faces NYG in Week 7.

Sam LaPorta projects for 14.4 points in PPR scoring, 13.6 more than Marlin Klein. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.