Should I start Sam LaPorta or Velus Jones Jr. this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Sam LaPorta

+12.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Sam LaPorta over Velus Jones Jr. for Week 7 PPR: 14.4 projected points versus 2.2.

Sam LaPorta: 21.1 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against GB.
Velus Jones Jr.: 1.0 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

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

Velus Jones Jr.

WR · SEAStats & schedule

2.2FF projected

↓ -1.0 vs ESPN

vs KC

Sun 8:20 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%.

Velus Jones Jr.

Fortified2.2

ESPN3.1

Sleeper1.8

FantasyPros—

Velus Jones Jr. faces KC in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

Sam LaPorta projects for 14.4 points in PPR scoring, 12.2 more than Velus Jones Jr.. 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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