Should I start Matt Hibner or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+11.6 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Matt Hibner for Week 7 PPR: 14.4 projected points versus 2.8.

Matt Hibner: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against CIN.
Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 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

Matt Hibner

TE · BALStats & schedule

2.8FF projected

↓ -0.3 vs ESPN

vs CIN

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%.

Matt Hibner

Fortified2.8

ESPN3.1

Sleeper2.3

FantasyPros—

Matt Hibner faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 14.4 points in PPR scoring, 11.6 more than Matt Hibner. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:44 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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