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Should I start Ricky Pearsall or Sam LaPorta this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+14.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Ricky Pearsall for Week 7 PPR: 14.6 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Ricky Pearsall: INJURY_RESERVE; 2.5% matchup lift against ATL.
  • Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against GB.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Sam LaPorta
Why this pick?

Sam LaPorta

Fortified14.6
ESPN12.7
Sleeper13.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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%.

Ricky Pearsall

Fortified0.0
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Ricky Pearsall faces ATL in Week 7. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%. INJURY_RESERVE

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

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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