Should I start Michael Mayer or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+6.7 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Michael Mayer for Week 7 PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 7.9.

Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.
Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Sam LaPorta

TE · DETStats & schedule

14.6FF projected

↑ +1.9 vs ESPN

vs GB

Sun 4:25 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Michael Mayer

TE · LVStats & schedule

7.9FF projected

↓ -0.5 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified14.6

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 3.75%.

Michael Mayer

Fortified7.9

ESPN8.4

Sleeper7.2

FantasyPros—

Michael Mayer faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 14.6 points in PPR scoring, 6.7 more than Michael Mayer. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:02 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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